PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sofoklis Aristotelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Llavicrep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aristotelis
vs
Llavicrep

225 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
280 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sofoklis Aristotelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Llavicrep!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aristotelis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aristotelis tries a head kick but it misses.
Llavicrep misses with a jab, cross combination.
Llavicrep ducks under a wild hook from Aristotelis.
Llavicrep dives in for a single leg takedown but Aristotelis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Aristotelis clinches up with Llavicrep and pushes him back against the cage.
Aristotelis lands an elbow that stopped Llavicrep in his tracks for a moment.
Llavicrep is working for takedown but Aristotelis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Llavicrep blocks a body shot from Aristotelis.
Llavicrep is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aristotelis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sofoklis Aristotelis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Llavicrep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristotelis lands a nice shot to the body.
Aristotelis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aristotelis lands an elbow that stopped Llavicrep in his tracks for a moment.
Llavicrep drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Llavicrep takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llavicrep drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aristotelis slows down the pace here.
Llavicrep blocks a body shot from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis swings wildly with an uppercut but Llavicrep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aristotelis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Llavicrep or not.
Aristotelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aristotelis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aristotelis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Johnny Llavicrep has been cut.
Aristotelis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Llavicrep's defenses.
Aristotelis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aristotelis lands an elbow inside that Llavicrep shrugs off.
Llavicrep is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aristotelis to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep dodges an elbow strike from Aristotelis.
Llavicrep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aristotelis smiles and moves away.
Aristotelis tries to bum rush Llavicrep with a series of wild strikes but Llavicrep uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aristotelis scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aristotelis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aristotelis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Aristotelis misses.
Sloppy strikes from Aristotelis. Those never looked like landing.
Llavicrep throws a body punch but Aristotelis moves out of range.
Aristotelis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Llavicrep.
Aristotelis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Llavicrep was well out of range. Poor timing from Aristotelis.
Danga de danga de dang - Aristotelis scores with a four punch combination!
Sofoklis Aristotelis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aristotelis.
Llavicrep takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Aristotelis. No joy for Llavicrep on that attempt.
Llavicrep throws a right and a left that Aristotelis avoids nicely.
No luck for Llavicrep with that takedown attempt.

Aristotelis forces Llavicrep back against the cage and clinches.
Aristotelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Llavicrep is looking for a takedown.
Aristotelis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Aristotelis.
Llavicrep is trying to pull guard but Aristotelis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis lands an elbow that stopped Llavicrep in his tracks for a moment.
Llavicrep takes an elbow to the temple.
Aristotelis lands an elbow inside that Llavicrep shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aristotelis lands an elbow just above Llavicrep 's eye.
Aristotelis can't find room to land a body shot as Llavicrep controls the action.

Llavicrep gets control of Aristotelis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Llavicrep will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Llavicrep throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aristotelis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Llavicrep working a defensive guard here.
Aristotelis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sofoklis Aristotelis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Llavicrep's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aristotelis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aristotelis keeps Llavicrep at a distance using the push kick.

Llavicrep closes the distance and clinches.
Llavicrep is trying to pull guard but Aristotelis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aristotelis effectively controlling the action here.
Llavicrep avoids the elbow strike from Aristotelis, against the cage.
Aristotelis stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristotelis keeps control of Llavicrep as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Aristotelis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristotelis lands an elbow inside that Llavicrep shrugs off.
Llavicrep jumps guard but Aristotelis stands there with Llavicrep around his waist. Llavicrep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aristotelis lands an elbow inside that Llavicrep shrugs off.
Llavicrep is trying to pull guard but Aristotelis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sofoklis Aristotelis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Llavicrep.
Aristotelis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aristotelis avoiding damage.
Llavicrep takes an elbow to the forehead.
Llavicrep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Llavicrep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Aristotelis.
Llavicrep jumps guard but Aristotelis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis misses with a body punch.
Aristotelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aristotelis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Llavicrep's elbow.
Aristotelis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Llavicrep can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Llavicrep can't break the clinch.
Aristotelis leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aristotelis misses with a body punch.
Aristotelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Llavicrep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aristotelis lands a nice elbow.
Llavicrep lands with a short shot to the head.

Llavicrep decides to pull guard.
Aristotelis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aristotelis is pushing down on Llavicrep's leg trying to pass to half guard. Llavicrep is fighting to maintain full guard but Aristotelis has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep wants to control but Aristotelis is keeping busy.
Aristotelis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aristotelis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Llavicrep is controlling Aristotelis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aristotelis is trying to control. Llavicrep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Llavicrep is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aristotelis content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aristotelis continues to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aristotelis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sofoklis Aristotelis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Llavicrep thuds a left hand into Aristotelis's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llavicrep avoids the body shot from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis misses with a wild body shot.
Llavicrep takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sofoklis Aristotelis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Llavicrep's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Aristotelis is looking to slow Llavicrep down with leg kicks.
Aristotelis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Aristotelis takes the fight into the clinch.
Sofoklis Aristotelis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aristotelis taking a breather.
Llavicrep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aristotelis smiles and moves away.
Aristotelis lands a leg kick that knocks Llavicrep off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llavicrep misses with the combination.
Aristotelis tries to close the distance and clinch but Llavicrep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Llavicrep takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristotelis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Llavicrep.
Llavicrep shoots in looking for a takedown but Aristotelis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Llavicrep's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aristotelis misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Aristotelis tenderised Llavicrep's leg. Llavicrep is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aristotelis throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Llavicrep to counter with a crisp jab.
Llavicrep tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aristotelis defends well and Llavicrep ends up having to push Aristotelis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aristotelis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sofoklis Aristotelis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Llavicrep.
Aristotelis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Aristotelis.
Aristotelis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aristotelis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Llavicrep is defended easily by Aristotelis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Llavicrep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aristotelis circles away quickly and effectively.
Llavicrep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aristotelis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin 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!
Aristotelis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aristotelis stuffs the takedown.
Aristotelis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Llavicrep sprawls and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aristotelis.
Aristotelis throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep fails with a takedown attempt.
Llavicrep takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Llavicrep fails to land with a series of punches.
Sofoklis Aristotelis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Llavicrep takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aristotelis misses with the combination.
Llavicrep takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aristotelis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis cracks Llavicrep with an open hand slap.
Sofoklis Aristotelis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aristotelis thumps Llavicrep with a low kick.
Aristotelis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aristotelis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
You can see that Llavicrep has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Aristotelis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Llavicrep takes the fight into the clinch.
Llavicrep fails to pull guard.
Johnny Llavicrep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aristotelis tries to throw a body punch but Llavicrep avoids it by throwing Aristotelis back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sofoklis Aristotelis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aristotelis, 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 Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sofoklis Aristotelis!