PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divock Origi (ranked 373 p4p, 53 weight class) and Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 116 p4p, 16 weight class). Divock Origi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Origi
vs
Kakoullis

187 cm
33
207 lbs
25 - 8 - 0

184 cm
38
206 lbs
48 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Divock Origi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakoullis thuds his shin into the meat of Origi's side.
Kakoullis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Origi - just one landing.
Kakoullis misses with a wild combination.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
Kakoullis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kakoullis! But no joy.
Kakoullis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Origi misses.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakoullis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Origi slips a straight right by Kakoullis.
Origi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Origi.
Origi connects with a body shot that sends Kakoullis's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis slips a straight right by Origi.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut. Origi saw that one coming.
Kakoullis misses with a leg kick
and Origi counters with a good, hard body kick but Kakoullis shrugs it off.
Kakoullis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
As Kakoullis backs away, Origi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Origi throws a wild body kick that Kakoullis sees coming a mile off.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Origi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Origi throws a body kick.
Kakoullis throws a poor cross that misses
and Origi counters with a straight right hand.
Origi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakoullis.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a front kick aimed at Origi's knee but Origi avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Origi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Origi looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
Origi throws a looping overhand right but Kakoullis ducks down to avoid it.
Kakoullis defending well as Origi loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Kakoullis slips the punch.
Origi checks the leg kick.
Kakoullis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Origi throws a head kick that misses.

Kakoullis tries to keep at a distance but Origi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Origi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Origi scores with a shoulder strike.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakoullis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kakoullis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Origi fails to land with a series of punches.
Origi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kakoullis.
Origi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kakoullis under the eye.
Kakoullis cracks Origi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Origi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Origi - that will leave a mark!
Origi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Origi eats them both and turns towards Kakoullis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kakoullis misses with a combination
and Origi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kakoullis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Origi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kakoullis misses with a wild combination.
Origi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kakoullis works Origi's body with a nice hook.
Kakoullis takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Origi misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Origi misses with an uppercut. Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Origi throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Origi moved away.
A right-left combo lands from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Origi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakoullis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis misses with a left hand
and Origi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kakoullis throws a right hand that misses
and Origi counters with a straight right hand.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis jabs Origi to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Origi slips under a jab.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakoullis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Origi feints and then cracks Kakoullis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kakoullis down.
Kakoullis moves forwards but Origi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Kakoullis lands.
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut.
Kakoullis lands a right hook to the body.
Origi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
Origi misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Origi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakoullis thows a body kick. Origi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Origi misses the target.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Kakoullis throws a right hand that misses
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Origi throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis thows a leg kick but Origi checks it
enabling Origi to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That has opened up Sotiris Kakoullis's cut even more.
Kakoullis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Origi's head but Origi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Origi is looking for a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Origi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis tries a low kick but Origi avoids it.
Origi looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
Kakoullis lands with a nice combination. Origi backs away looking to recover.
Origi blocks a jab.
Kakoullis connects with a body shot.
Origi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kakoullis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kakoullis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Origi throws an off balance right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a low kick, right behind Origi 's knee.
A cross from Origi lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi throwing a counter right hand but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis lands a nice looking body kick.
Kakoullis throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Origi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kakoullis connects with a jab.
Origi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kakoullis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kakoullis throws out a powerful jab.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Kakoullis counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Origi misses with an uppercut. Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Kakoullis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Origi throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Origi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kakoullis finds it's way round the side to connect with Origi's head.
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis works Origi's body with a nice hook.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Kakoullis avoids the head kick by Origi.
Kakoullis scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kakoullis defending well as Origi loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Kakoullis is predictable there
and Origi counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Origi.
Kakoullis cracks a nice hook into Origi's ribs.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a body punch
and Origi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Origi throws a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it.
Origi lands a jab.
Origi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kakoullis misses with a hook. Origi ducked under it nicely.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Origi misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Origi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kakoullis misses with a hook
and Origi counters with a good low kick that Kakoullis was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that misses.
Origi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis just manages to avoid it.
Origi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Origi's ribcage but misses.
Origi throws a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Kakoullis misses its intended target.
Origi slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Origi momentarily.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Origi's head but Origi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Origi's leg but Origi calmly moves out of range.
Origi throwing a counter right hand but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kakoullis is predictable there
and Origi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kakoullis thuds his shin into the meat of Origi's side.
Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Origi throws a right and a left that Kakoullis avoids nicely.
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Origi blocks a head kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Origi throws a series of punches but Kakoullis avoids them all with ease.
Origi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Origi thumps Kakoullis with a low kick.
Kakoullis misses with a hook.
Kakoullis throws out a loose jab but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Origi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Origi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Origi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Origi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kakoullis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kakoullis lands a head shot.
Origi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kakoullis to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Origi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Origi misses with an uppercut
and Kakoullis counters with a stiff right hand.
Origi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kakoullis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakoullis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
Kakoullis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Origi moved away.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Kakoullis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis swings widly with a right hand
and Origi counters with a straight right hand.
Origi throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Origi throws a body kick.
Origi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Origi down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Origi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kakoullis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Origi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakoullis digs a good hook to Origi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kakoullis misses the target.
A big right from Origi misses.
Kakoullis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Origi is able to avoid easily.
Kakoullis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakoullis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Origi's front leg.
Origi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kakoullis lands a nice hook to Origi's body. Origi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kakoullis stuns Origi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Origi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Kakoullis misses the 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!
Kakoullis is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Kakoullis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis misses the jab.
Kakoullis defending well as Origi loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis fakes the leg kick and cracks Origi in the body.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Origi strikes.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws an off balance right hand
and Origi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Origi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the head.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Origi.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Origi.
Origi misses with a body kick.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Origi scores with the left hand. Kakoullis knows he should have avoided that one.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Kakoullis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kakoullis lands with a slapping head kick.
Kakoullis cracks Origi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Origi's front leg.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Origi.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Origi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
A clash of legs there as Kakoullis blocks the low kick.
Origi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a nice uppercut.
Kakoullis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Origi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kakoullis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Origi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Origi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakoullis.
Origi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kakoullis works over Origi's head and body with a nice combination.
Kakoullis misses with a jab to the body
and Origi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kakoullis throws a hook but Origi avoids it easily.
Kakoullis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Origi's head.
Kakoullis scores with a jab. Origi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kakoullis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Origi is out of range and Kakoullis settles back down.
Kakoullis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Origi's front leg but catches the back leg as Origi tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi swings widly with a right hand
and Kakoullis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakoullis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis throws a head kick but Origi moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Origi avoids a kick to the body.
Kakoullis walks into a straight right hand from Origi.
Some wild striking there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Origi checks it well.
Origi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis jabs Origi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kakoullis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts.
Origi tries to land a front kick but Kakoullis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a sloppy right hand. Origi should have avoided that one.
Divock Origi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Origi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Origi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kakoullis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut
enabling Origi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Origi - just one landing.

The cut above Sotiris Kakoullis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Origi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kakoullis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Origi connects with a looping right hand.
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Origi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kakoullis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kakoullis.

Oooooh!!! Origi has knocked Kakoullis down with a huge combo! Origi steps away and waves a wobbly Kakoullis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Kakoullis is rocked!
Origi throws a leg kick
and Kakoullis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kakoullis is still on wobbly legs! Can Origi finish him?
Origi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kakoullis seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Origi is predictable there
and Kakoullis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Origi throws a series of punches but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis throws out a counter right but Origi avoids it with no problem.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Origi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Origi.

Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Origi is out of range.
Kakoullis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Origi's head.
Origi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakoullis lands a jab to the head.
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Kakoullis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kakoullis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Origi can pounce on him.
Origi misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Origi slaps the foot to one side.
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Origi's front leg.
Origi misses with a hook
and Kakoullis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sotiris Kakoullis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kakoullis 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
A victorious Sotiris Kakoullis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Divock Origi spoke after the fight, saying 'I have the upmost respect for you Klatz. Congrats! '.