PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kavi StGeorges (ranked 3031 p4p, 5101 weight class) and Konstantinos Karamitroudis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

StGeorges
vs
Karamitroudis

194 cm
18
250
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
162
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kavi StGeorges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konstantinos Karamitroudis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StGeorges misses with an uppercut.
StGeorges throws a body punch but Karamitroudis moves out of range.
StGeorges sets himself, and Karamitroudis steps forward looking for the clinch! StGeorges avoids it this time.
StGeorges just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karamitroudis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but StGeorges moves out of range.
Karamitroudis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but StGeorges manages to avoid it.
StGeorges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karamitroudis just misses with a punch to the body.
StGeorges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karamitroudis manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from StGeorges. Those never looked like landing.
StGeorges shoots in but Karamitroudis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Karamitroudis moves into the clinch successfully.
StGeorges avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that StGeorges shrugs off.

It looks like Kavi StGeorges has been cut.
StGeorges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis blocks a body shot from StGeorges.
StGeorges stalling in the clinch but Karamitroudis improves position.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through StGeorges's defenses.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that StGeorges shrugs off.

Kavi StGeorges's cut is getting worse.
StGeorges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
StGeorges takes an elbow to the forehead.

Kavi StGeorges's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
StGeorges blocks the elbow strike.
StGeorges is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
StGeorges is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kavi StGeorges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
StGeorges blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karamitroudis content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
StGeorges has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karamitroudis after a bit of a struggle.
StGeorges wants to take the fight to the mat but Karamitroudis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from StGeorges.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through StGeorges's defenses.
StGeorges jumps guard but Karamitroudis stands there with StGeorges around his waist. StGeorges gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karamitroudis prevents a body shot from StGeorges.
StGeorges blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis has StGeorges pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.

Jeez, Kavi StGeorges's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
StGeorges is trying to stall.
StGeorges tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karamitroudis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
StGeorges looking for a takedown.
StGeorges blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
StGeorges blocks an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through StGeorges's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kavi StGeorges's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantinos Karamitroudis!