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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arial Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arial Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones walks into a left hand.
It looks like Arial Jones has been cut.
Kakoullis throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
Jones thinks about the counter body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis lands a slapping body shot.
Kakoullis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Kakoullis throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Kakoullis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kakoullis rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Kakoullis throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones won't allow Kakoullis to sweep him here.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kakoullis keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakoullis is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sotiris Kakoullis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Kakoullis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Kakoullis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Kakoullis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakoullis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakoullis wants it to stay on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kakoullis misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kakoullis lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Kakoullis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones throws a low kick but Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Kakoullis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kakoullis staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakoullis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kakoullis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kakoullis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is getting worse.
Kakoullis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kakoullis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arial Jones will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones looks to land a combination but Kakoullis avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Arial Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kakoullis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kakoullis really felt that one!
Kakoullis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakoullis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones checks a low kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones defending well as Kakoullis loads up on a big left hand.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakoullis misses with a leg kick.
Kakoullis blocks a head kick by Jones.
It appears Kakoullis was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Kakoullis wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Kakoullis lands an overhand right.
Kakoullis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kakoullis.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakoullis tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakoullis is looking to escape.
Kakoullis is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kakoullis has worked his arm free - good work by Kakoullis!
Jones works to advance to full mount. Kakoullis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakoullis is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes here but Kakoullis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakoullis is looking to escape.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones wants to control the pace but Kakoullis is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Kakoullis frees his head quite easily.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kakoullis has worked his arm free - good work by Kakoullis!
Jones tries for a kimura but Kakoullis is defending well.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kakoullis is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arial Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones throws a push kick but Kakoullis slaps the foot to one side.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kakoullis connects with a looping right hand.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kakoullis throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab from Kakoullis.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Kakoullis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kakoullis doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kakoullis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Kakoullis staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Kakoullis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Kakoullis finds it's target.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Kakoullis. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kakoullis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakoullis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kakoullis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kakoullis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones defending well as Kakoullis loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kakoullis checks a leg kick.
Jones takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kakoullis misses.
Kakoullis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kakoullis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kakoullis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arial Jones.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
A good leg kick by Kakoullis.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kakoullis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kakoullis lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kakoullis lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pushing Kakoullis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakoullis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakoullis.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arial Jones just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones blocks a jab.
Kakoullis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kakoullis will feel that in the morning.
Kakoullis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Kakoullis didn't expect that.
Kakoullis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Kakoullis is keeping him busy.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kakoullis moves into full guard.
Kakoullis can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kakoullis sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Kakoullis is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kakoullis defends it well.
Arial Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Kakoullis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kakoullis wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Kakoullis defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakoullis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kakoullis.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kakoullis is able to avoid easily.
Kakoullis scores with a leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kakoullis throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Kakoullis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones goes for a double leg but Kakoullis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kakoullis continues to drive forward.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakoullis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looks for a takedown but Kakoullis sprawls well.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arial Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kakoullis pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones passes Kakoullis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kakoullis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Kakoullis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kakoullis sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Kakoullis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakoullis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kakoullis wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones pushes down on Kakoullis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Kakoullis defends it.
Kakoullis is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Kakoullis blocking the ground and pound.
Kakoullis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control but Kakoullis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kakoullis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kakoullis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kakoullis regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kakoullis is trying to control but can't.
Arial Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kakoullis is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakoullis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kakoullis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arial Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arial Jones!
Arial Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Arial Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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