PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blair Burkitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiropoulos's entrance music is Iron Man By Black Sabbath. A fine choice. George Sotiropoulos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blair Burkitt's chin.

Sotiropoulos
vs
Burkitt

178 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
176 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Sotiropoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blair Burkitt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkitt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sotiropoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sotiropoulos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burkitt is fending him off so far but Sotiropoulos persists. Nope, Burkitt circles away and we're back to standing.
Burkitt misses the jab.
Burkitt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burkitt misses with a series of wild punches.
Sotiropoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkitt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sotiropoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Burkitt jabs Sotiropoulos right on the nose. Sotiropoulos blinks but takes it well.
Sotiropoulos misses with a double jab
and Sotiropoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burkitt lands with an uppercut that bounces Sotiropoulos off the cage and back into rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Burkitt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burkitt throws a nice looking combination but Sotiropoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sotiropoulos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burkitt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sotiropoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burkitt.
Burkitt throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Burkitt misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkitt throws a sloppy body shot

and Sotiropoulos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burkitt wants to get back to full guard but Sotiropoulos has mounted him!
Burkitt is squirming around, avoiding Sotiropoulos's attempts to control the action.
Burkitt wants to get back to his feet.
Burkitt tries to hold on but Sotiropoulos postures up.
Sotiropoulos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sotiropoulos is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sotiropoulos extends the arm and Burkitt is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Sotiropoulos!