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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Reznick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiris Kakoullis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trevor Reznick's chin.
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206 lbs
34 - 8 - 0 |
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207 lbs
28 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Reznick looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Kakoullis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Reznick 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Reznick. That snapped Kakoullis's head back.
Good leg kick by Kakoullis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reznick throws a hook but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Reznick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reznick slips a jab and a cross from Kakoullis.
Reznick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kakoullis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Reznick off balance momentarily.
Reznick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kakoullis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reznick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reznick tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakoullis scores with a nice head shot.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Reznick moves out of range.
Kakoullis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reznick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reznick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick misses with an uppercut
and Kakoullis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kakoullis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reznick has closed the distance and engaged Kakoullis in a clinch.
Reznick misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
Reznick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Reznick fails to land.
Kakoullis prevents a body shot from Reznick.
A hook to the body from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakoullis.
Reznick throws a head punch that misses.
Kakoullis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakoullis throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Kakoullis to work.
Kakoullis lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Kakoullis.
Reznick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis lands with a short shot to the head.
Reznick blocking some punches.
Reznick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kakoullis misses with a body punch.
Reznick lands an uppercut.
Kakoullis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakoullis lands a hook that snaps the head of Reznick backwards.
Reznick has a couple of punches blocked by Kakoullis.
Reznick tries to work over Kakoullis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reznick misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick scores with a shot to the side of Kakoullis's head.
Kakoullis has a couple of punches blocked by Reznick.
Kakoullis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Reznick.
Kakoullis tries a body shot but Reznick blocks it.
Kakoullis misses with a knee to the head.
Kakoullis lands a shoulder strike.
Reznick working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kakoullis - that landed with a thud.
Reznick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kakoullis.
A head punch on the inside from Kakoullis fails to land.
Kakoullis swings wildly with an uppercut but Reznick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis prevents a body shot from Reznick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick takes a shot to the head.
Kakoullis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reznick throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kakoullis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reznick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reznick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reznick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Reznick moves out of range easily.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Kakoullis tried to counter with a leg kick but Reznick avoided it.
Reznick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reznick.
A big right from Reznick misses.
Reznick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reznick throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick throws a leg kick but Kakoullis moved away.
Reznick lands a jab to Kakoullis's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reznick swings for the body but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reznick.
Kakoullis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reznick. That did some damage!
Reznick misses with a wild body shot.
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Reznick is out of range.
Reznick misses with a straight left.
Kakoullis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reznick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis checks a leg kick.
Kakoullis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reznick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reznick dodges the punch combination from Kakoullis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick throws a solid leg kick but Kakoullis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reznick.
Kakoullis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kakoullis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reznick. Reznick obviously looking to wear him down.
Reznick lands with an overhand left.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kakoullis.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reznick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kakoullis - the referee stops the clock and Reznick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kakoullis. Reznick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reznick walks into a straight right hand from Kakoullis.
Reznick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kakoullis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reznick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reznick tries to counter with a clinch but Kakoullis shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
Reznick digs a good body shot into Kakoullis's ribs.
Kakoullis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reznick drops his hands momentarily and Kakoullis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kakoullis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis lands with a slapping head kick.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Kakoullis misses with a head kick.
Reznick scores with a jab.
Kakoullis throws out a leg kick but Reznick moves out of range and Kakoullis only half commits.
Reznick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reznick tried to score with a low kick but Kakoullis checks it.
Kakoullis lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kakoullis. That did some damage!
Kakoullis tries to land a leg kick but Reznick saw it coming and moves away.
Reznick throws out a counter right but Kakoullis avoids it with no problem.
Reznick moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a looping left.
Reznick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reznick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reznick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kakoullis. That one must have hurt.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kakoullis lands a really nice looking cross but Reznick seems unphased.
Kakoullis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kakoullis looks to land a left hand but Reznick moved out of range nicely.
Reznick misses with a straight right.
Kakoullis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Reznick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Reznick.
A jab from Kakoullis finds it's way through Reznick's defenses.
Reznick misses with a looping left.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick misses with an uppercut. Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reznick tries a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis is wise to it.
Reznick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kakoullis.
Reznick tries a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it.
Kakoullis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reznick momentarily.
Reznick catches Kakoullis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reznick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reznick scores with a leg kick.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reznick was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis motions for Reznick to come forward. Kakoullis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
Kakoullis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reznick.
Reznick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reznick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kakoullis throws a solid leg kick but Reznick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kakoullis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reznick counters with a straight right hand.
Reznick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reznick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reznick misses with a few strikes there.
Reznick throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Reznick is looking to land body kicks.
Kakoullis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kakoullis lands a nice looking body kick.
Kakoullis blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reznick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
Reznick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kakoullis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reznick scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Kakoullis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reznick.
Reznick closes the distance and clinches.
Reznick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis missing with knees to the body.
Kakoullis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reznick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Reznick fails to land.
Reznick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reznick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reznick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakoullis misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Kakoullis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reznick backwards.
Kakoullis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kakoullis fails to land.
Kakoullis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reznick backwards.
A short right from Reznick on the inside.
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis misses with some punches.
Reznick throws a head punch that misses.
Kakoullis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reznick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kakoullis.
Reznick throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands a left hand.
Reznick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kakoullis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis working aggressively here.
Kakoullis is trying to push Reznick away but Reznick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reznick working aggressively here.
Kakoullis has a couple of punches blocked by Reznick.
Kakoullis lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakoullis avoiding damage.
Reznick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis prevents a body shot from Reznick.
Kakoullis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kakoullis lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reznick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.
Reznick working aggressively here.
Reznick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.
Reznick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakoullis's elbow.
Reznick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakoullis gets through Reznick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reznick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakoullis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakoullis looking to throw knees to the head but Reznick is blocking nicely.
Kakoullis stalls.
Reznick misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Sotiris Kakoullis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kakoullis blocks an uppercut.
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kakoullis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reznick struggles to land a body shot inside as Kakoullis controls his hands.
Kakoullis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kakoullis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reznick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reznick lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reznick lands with a left to the head.
Kakoullis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reznick backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Trevor Reznick just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Kakoullis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kakoullis moves forwards but Reznick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kakoullis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reznick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reznick checks a leg kick.
Reznick lands with a right hand.
Kakoullis throws a front kick aimed at Reznick's knee but Reznick avoids it well.
Reznick checks a low kick from Kakoullis.
Reznick throws a leg kick but Kakoullis moved away.
Reznick tries to clinch up but Kakoullis circles away and keeps his distance.
Kakoullis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reznick just manages to avoid it.
Reznick misses with a left hand
and Kakoullis counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a hook
and Reznick counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kakoullis slips a straight right by Reznick.
Kakoullis throws a chopping leg kick but Reznick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reznick misses with a wild combination.
Kakoullis throws a big counter combination but Reznick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakoullis throws out the jab.
Reznick cracks a nice hook into Kakoullis's ribs.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Kakoullis.
A big right from Reznick misses.
Kakoullis lands with a nice body punch.
Reznick checks the leg kick.
Kakoullis sets himself, and Reznick steps forward looking for the clinch! Kakoullis avoids it this time.
Kakoullis blocks a leg kick.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Reznick misses with a low kick as Kakoullis jumps back.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reznick.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot
and Reznick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Reznick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kakoullis misses with a head kick.
Reznick moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick tries to counter with a clinch but Kakoullis shakes him off and moves away.
Reznick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kakoullis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reznick is able to avoid easily.
Reznick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reznick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Reznick misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Reznick.
Reznick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a chopping leg kick but Reznick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reznick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kakoullis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Reznick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reznick tries to clinch but Kakoullis is having none of it.
Reznick checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick cracks a nice hook into Kakoullis's ribs.
Kakoullis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reznick throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick misses with a straight right.
Kakoullis looks to throw a body kick
letting Reznick counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Reznick blocks the leg kick.
Kakoullis lands with a right hand.
Kakoullis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kakoullis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reznick circles away quickly and effectively.
Reznick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis slips under a jab from Reznick.
Reznick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reznick slips a jab from Kakoullis.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reznick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick misses with a hook.
Reznick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects with a right hand. Reznick shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakoullis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reznick tries to clinch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reznick throws a solid leg kick but Kakoullis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reznick.
Reznick moves out of range of the body kick.
Reznick throws a hook but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Kakoullis misses.
Kakoullis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kakoullis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Trevor Reznick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kakoullis takes a swing at Reznick's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Reznick checks it.
Reznick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reznick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a jab but it's blocked by Reznick.
Kakoullis throws a sloppy body shot
and Reznick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Reznick.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reznick walks into a straight right hand from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Reznick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kakoullis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick avoids a kick to the body.
Reznick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kakoullis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reznick walks into a stiff left hand from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Donk. Reznick catches Kakoullis right on the button with a cross.
Reznick throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reznick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis walks into a straight right hand from Reznick.
Reznick misses with a low kick as Kakoullis jumps back.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kakoullis throws a big counter combination but Reznick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reznick's calf.
Kakoullis jabs Reznick right on the nose. Reznick blinks but takes it well.
Kakoullis needs to keep his hands up - Reznick had a free shot at his head there.
Reznick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reznick.
Kakoullis misses with a straight right.
Reznick throws a right and a left that Kakoullis avoids nicely.
As Reznick backs away, Kakoullis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kakoullis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reznick.
A big right from Reznick misses.
Kakoullis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reznick works Kakoullis's body with a nice hook.
Kakoullis looks to throw a body kick
and Reznick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kakoullis tries to land a leg kick but Reznick saw it coming and moves away.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reznick checks it well.
The fighters circling - Reznick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reznick slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Reznick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kakoullis.
Reznick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis swats away the attempt to clinch by Reznick.
Kakoullis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reznick at a distance.
Kakoullis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reznick. Reznick obviously looking to wear him down.
Kakoullis throws a solid leg kick but Reznick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a solid leg kick but Reznick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kakoullis.
Kakoullis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kakoullis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reznick slips under a jab.
Reznick lands a jab to the head.
Reznick slips under a jab.
Kakoullis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Reznick's leg but Reznick calmly moves out of range.
Reznick has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakoullis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick lands with a hook. Kakoullis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reznick throws an overhand right that lands on Kakoullis's shoulder, as Kakoullis tries to avoid the shot.
Reznick throws an overhand right that lands on Kakoullis's shoulder, as Kakoullis tries to avoid the shot.
Reznick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis checks a leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut. Reznick saw that one coming.
Reznick drops his hands momentarily and Kakoullis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis swats away the attempt to clinch by Reznick.
Reznick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from Kakoullis misses.
Kakoullis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reznick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Reznick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trevor Reznick.
I think Reznick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:48
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.
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