PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Sotrokipolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sotrokipolis
vs
Sarpong

200 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Sotrokipolis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffrey Sarpong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sotrokipolis clinches.
Sotrokipolis is trying to push Sarpong away but Sarpong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Sotrokipolis pulls guard effortlessly.
Sotrokipolis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sotrokipolis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarpong is one step ahead there.
Sotrokipolis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sarpong's guard.

Sotrokipolis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Sotrokipolis cracks Sarpong with an uppercut from hell and Sarpong crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Sotrokipolis's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sotrokipolis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarpong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sotrokipolis has managed to get both his arms back between Sarpong's legs - danger averted.

Sotrokipolis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sotrokipolis has Sarpong up against the cage in a clinch.

Sotrokipolis manages to break the clinch.
Sotrokipolis throws a series of punches but Sarpong avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sotrokipolis.
Sotrokipolis throws a right and a left that Sarpong avoids nicely.
Sotrokipolis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sotrokipolis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarpong as he jumps to the side.
Sarpong misses the shot to the body.
Sotrokipolis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sarpong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sotrokipolis throws a sloppy head kick and Sarpong moves out of range easily.
Sotrokipolis is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarpong, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong throws a right hand that Sotrokipolis ducks under and follows up with a left that Sotrokipolis also avoids with ease.
Sotrokipolis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sarpong swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Sotrokipolis counters with a single leg into guard. Sarpong didn't expect that.
Sotrokipolis won't allow Sarpong to sweep him here.
Sotrokipolis throws an elbow that misses. Sarpong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sotrokipolis's guard. Nice move by Sarpong!
Sarpong won't allow Sotrokipolis to get back to his feet.
Sarpong tries to stand but Sotrokipolis is controlling from the bottom.
Sarpong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sotrokipolis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sarpong trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotrokipolis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sotrokipolis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarpong trying to control but Sotrokipolis is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jeffrey Sarpong wasn't active enough on the ground.

Sotrokipolis rushes Sarpong and presses him up against the cage.
Sotrokipolis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sarpong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sotrokipolis has had enough of the clinch but Sarpong keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sotrokipolis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sotrokipolis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sarpong trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sotrokipolis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sotrokipolis throwing strikes from guard but Sarpong blocks nicely.
Sotrokipolis's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sotrokipolis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sotrokipolis moves into the clinch successfully.
Sarpong wants to get back to striking at distance but Sotrokipolis won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarpong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sarpong is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Sotrokipolis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sarpong tries to keep at a distance but Sotrokipolis has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sotrokipolis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sotrokipolis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sarpong wants to control from the top but Sotrokipolis keeps moving.
Sarpong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Sotrokipolis has his feet on Sarpong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sarpong tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarpong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Sotrokipolis. Those never looked like landing.
Jake Sotrokipolis is winning the standup battle so far.

Sotrokipolis drives through and clinches with Sarpong against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotrokipolis stalling in the clinch.
Sotrokipolis tries to break free but Sarpong pushes him back against the cage.
Sotrokipolis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sarpong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sotrokipolis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sarpong's efforts to push away.
Sotrokipolis tries to circle away but Sarpong has him pinned against the cage.
Sarpong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Sarpong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sotrokipolis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sarpong to the mat. Sarpong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sotrokipolis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sarpong being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sarpong working for submissions but it's allowed Sotrokipolis to get to half guard.
Sotrokipolis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sarpong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sotrokipolis.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sarpong tries to kick Sotrokipolis off but Sotrokipolis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sotrokipolis stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Sotrokipolis.
Sotrokipolis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sarpong tries to avoid it but Sotrokipolis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sarpong to the ground. Sarpong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jake Sotrokipolis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Sotrokipolis or perhaps it was just good defense by Sarpong which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarpong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sotrokipolis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Sotrokipolis gets a clinch.
Sarpong tries to break the clinch but Sotrokipolis is controlling the position.
Sotrokipolis keeps control of Sarpong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sarpong wants to get back to striking at distance but Sotrokipolis won't allow it.
Sotrokipolis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sarpong's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Sarpong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sarpong tries to circle away but Sotrokipolis has him pinned against the cage.

Sotrokipolis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong pushes Sotrokipolis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sotrokipolis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sarpong is being controlled here.

Sotrokipolis decides to stand back up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Sotrokipolis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sarpong quickly recovers to half guard.
Sarpong tries to roll over but Sotrokipolis keeps him under control.
Sotrokipolis is thwarting Sarpong's attempts to control the position.

Sotrokipolis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sotrokipolis fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Sotrokipolis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sotrokipolis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sotrokipolis instigates a clinch.
Sarpong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sotrokipolis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarpong has him pressed against the cage.
Sarpong can't break the clinch.
Sotrokipolis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sarpong wants to get back to striking at distance but Sotrokipolis won't allow it.
Sarpong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sotrokipolis has Sarpong pressed against the cage, preventing Sarpong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Sotrokipolis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sarpong won't allow Sotrokipolis to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Sotrokipolis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sarpong to stand up.
Sotrokipolis misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sotrokipolis closes the distance and clinches.

Sotrokipolis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarpong throws a hook but Sotrokipolis avoids it easily.
Sotrokipolis misses with a head kick.
Sarpong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Sotrokipolis pushes Sarpong up against the cage in a clinch.
Sarpong is trying to break free.
Sarpong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotrokipolis prevents Sarpong from breaking the clinch.
Sotrokipolis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sarpong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sotrokipolis slows down the pace here.
Sarpong wants to get back to striking at distance but Sotrokipolis won't allow it.

Sotrokipolis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sotrokipolis manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarpong can't do much from the bottom here.
A control attempt from Sarpong but he's now mounted!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong is looking to get to half guard.
Sotrokipolis controlling his opponent.
Sarpong is looking to get to half guard.
Jeffrey Sarpong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Sotrokipolis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sotrokipolis controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong avoids a strike by Sotrokipolis and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Sotrokipolis's guard! Fantastic escape!

Sotrokipolis kicks Sarpong off and gets to his feet.
Sarpong stuffs the takedown.
Sarpong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sotrokipolis back to the cage. Sarpong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sarpong throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sotrokipolis forces Sarpong back against the cage and clinches.

Sotrokipolis has picked Sarpong up - he's going for a ride! Sotrokipolis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jake Sotrokipolis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sotrokipolis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Sotrokipolis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sotrokipolis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jake Sotrokipolis!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jake Sotrokipolis!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Jake Sotrokipolis!

Jake Sotrokipolis wins by unanimous decision!