PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stijn Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Sotrokipolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Sotrokipolis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Van Damme
vs
Sotrokipolis

198 cm
25
277 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stijn Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Sotrokipolis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotrokipolis tries to clinch but Van Damme is having none of it.
Sotrokipolis avoids the body shot from Van Damme.
Van Damme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sotrokipolis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sotrokipolis misses with a body shot.
Sotrokipolis tries to clinch there but Van Damme circles away.
Van Damme throws an overhand right that lands on Sotrokipolis's shoulder, as Sotrokipolis tries to avoid the shot.
Sotrokipolis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Sotrokipolis has closed the distance and engaged Van Damme in a clinch.

Van Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sotrokipolis.
Van Damme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sotrokipolis on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sotrokipolis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sotrokipolis tries to clinch but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sotrokipolis shoots in and drives through. Van Damme sprawls well.
Stijn Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sotrokipolis.
Van Damme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sotrokipolis shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Damme tries to sprawl out of it but Sotrokipolis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Damme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Damme misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Van Damme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sotrokipolis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sotrokipolis throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme scores with a hook to the body. Sotrokipolis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Damme moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sotrokipolis shoots and misses
and Van Damme counters with a left and a right that stings Sotrokipolis.
Sotrokipolis looks winded!
Sotrokipolis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Damme counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Sotrokipolis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Van Damme.
Van Damme scores with a nice head shot.
Van Damme throws a big shot that misses.
Van Damme misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme scores with a nice head shot.
Sotrokipolis throws a sloppy head kick and Van Damme moves out of range easily.
Van Damme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Damme misses with a straight right.
Van Damme misses with a combination
and Sotrokipolis counters with a straight right hand.
Van Damme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sotrokipolis circles away quickly and effectively.
Sotrokipolis ducks under a wild hook from Van Damme.
Sotrokipolis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Damme cracks Sotrokipolis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sotrokipolis swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Van Damme.
Van Damme thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotrokipolis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Damme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Damme fails to land with a series of punches.
Sotrokipolis tries to clinch there but Van Damme circles away.
Sotrokipolis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Damme thuds a left hand into Sotrokipolis's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sotrokipolis.
Sotrokipolis is trying desperately to land a takedown but Van Damme is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sotrokipolis.
Van Damme tries to bum rush Sotrokipolis with a series of wild strikes but Sotrokipolis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jake Sotrokipolis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotrokipolis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sotrokipolis wants to clinch.
Sotrokipolis slips under a jab from Van Damme.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sotrokipolis.
Sotrokipolis misses with a series of wild punches.
Sotrokipolis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Damme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sotrokipolis moves away.
Van Damme looks to score with a jab to the body but Sotrokipolis is just out of range.
Sotrokipolis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Damme swivels and escapes.
Sotrokipolis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Damme.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Damme pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sotrokipolis back to the cage. Van Damme follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sotrokipolis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Damme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sotrokipolis was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stijn Van Damme dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Van Damme slaps away a takedown attempt from Sotrokipolis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Damme slaps away a takedown attempt from Sotrokipolis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Damme dodges the punch combination from Sotrokipolis.
Sotrokipolis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Damme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stijn Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sotrokipolis.
No joy there for Van Damme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sotrokipolis ducks under a wild hook from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a two punch combo.
Van Damme defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sotrokipolis.
Sotrokipolis walks into a jab.
Sotrokipolis shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Damme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sotrokipolis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sotrokipolis is breathing heavily.
Van Damme lands with a straight right. Sotrokipolis didn't see that one coming.
Sotrokipolis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Damme to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme feints a jab promting Sotrokipolis to slip. Van Damme then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sotrokipolis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van Damme throws a series of punches but Sotrokipolis avoids them all with ease.
Van Damme moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Damme works the jab nicely.
Van Damme lands a glancing blow to the side of Sotrokipolis's head.
Sotrokipolis throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Van Damme.
Van Damme moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Damme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sotrokipolis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Damme connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sotrokipolis scrambles back to his feet.
Sotrokipolis misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme lands a jab to Sotrokipolis's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Damme darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Damme misses with a looping left.
Sotrokipolis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sotrokipolis tries to bum rush Van Damme with a series of wild strikes but Van Damme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Damme.
Sotrokipolis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sotrokipolis throws a series of punches but Van Damme avoids them all with ease.
Van Damme is working the combinations to good effect here.
Van Damme scores with a nice head shot.
Sotrokipolis moves away from the strike by Van Damme.
Sotrokipolis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Damme scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Damme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sotrokipolis throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sotrokipolis.
Stijn Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Damme pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sotrokipolis back to the cage. Van Damme follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Sotrokipolis clinches with his opponent.
Sotrokipolis fails to pull guard.
Van Damme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sotrokipolis backwards.
Sotrokipolis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Damme smiles and moves away.
Van Damme looks to land a combination but Sotrokipolis avoids it well.
Van Damme lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Sotrokipolis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sotrokipolis doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Damme circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Damme as he connects with a hook.
Van Damme thows a body shot but no joy.
Sotrokipolis fails to land the takedown.
Van Damme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Damme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Damme moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Damme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sotrokipolis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Damme's waist but Van Damme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sotrokipolis off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Damme pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sotrokipolis back to the cage. Van Damme follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Damme tries to bum rush Sotrokipolis with a series of wild strikes but Sotrokipolis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sotrokipolis has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stijn Van Damme dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Van Damme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Damme stuffs the takedown attempt from Sotrokipolis. Sotrokipolis gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Damme throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sotrokipolis.
Van Damme throws a nice looking combination but Sotrokipolis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sotrokipolis fails with a takedown attempt.
Sotrokipolis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Damme but Van Damme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stijn Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sotrokipolis.
Van Damme lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Damme.
A jab from Van Damme does it's job there.
Van Damme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sotrokipolis misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Damme counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Damme cracks Sotrokipolis with an open hand slap.
Van Damme misses with a body shot.
Van Damme slips a jab and a cross from Sotrokipolis.
Sotrokipolis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sotrokipolis slips under a jab from Van Damme.
Van Damme throws a big shot that misses.
Sotrokipolis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stijn Van Damme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Damme throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sotrokipolis.
Sotrokipolis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Van Damme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Damme throws a lazy uppercut
and Sotrokipolis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sotrokipolis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Damme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sotrokipolis rushes Van Damme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Van Damme manages to break the clinch.
Sotrokipolis with a poor takedown
and Van Damme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Damme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sotrokipolis circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Damme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sotrokipolis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Damme lands with a shot to the body.
Van Damme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sotrokipolis wants to clinch up but Van Damme keeps it at a distance.
Sotrokipolis darts in trying to clinch
and Sotrokipolis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Damme scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotrokipolis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sotrokipolis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Damme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sotrokipolis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Sotrokipolis misses.
Van Damme scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sotrokipolis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Damme looks to land a combination but Sotrokipolis avoids it well.
Van Damme throws a hook but Sotrokipolis avoids it easily.
Sotrokipolis closes the distance and clinches up with Van Damme, looking for a takedown. Sotrokipolis pushes Van Damme against the cage but Van Damme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sotrokipolis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sotrokipolis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Damme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sotrokipolis can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotrokipolis throws a head kick that misses.
Van Damme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sotrokipolis circles away quickly and effectively.
Sotrokipolis tries to clinch but Van Damme is having none of it.
Sotrokipolis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sotrokipolis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sotrokipolis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Damme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sotrokipolis was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sotrokipolis.
Sotrokipolis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sotrokipolis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Damme as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Van Damme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jake Sotrokipolis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sotrokipolis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Damme.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stijn Van Damme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Damme, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Stijn Van Damme!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Stijn Van Damme!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Stijn Van Damme!

Stijn Van Damme wins by unanimous decision!