PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Beast has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kakoullis
vs
Beast

184 cm
34
206 lbs
38 - 8 - 0

188 cm
32
200 lbs
36 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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 38 - 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 36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakoullis throws a right hand that Beast ducks under and follows up with a left that Beast also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Kakoullis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Beast blocks the low kick.
Beast misses with a double jab.
Beast has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kakoullis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Beast misses with a leg kick.
Kakoullis connects with a solid leg kick.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the leg kick from Beast.
Kakoullis lands with a slapping head kick.
Beast moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
Beast tries a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it.
Kakoullis clobbers Beast with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
Kakoullis staying out of range there.
Beast throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick as Beast jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Beast.
Kakoullis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kakoullis's hands.
Kakoullis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Beast.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast throws a low kick, looking for Kakoullis's leg but Kakoullis calmly moves out of range.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beast takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kakoullis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Beast was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
Beast throws a body punch but Kakoullis moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kakoullis swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Beast moved away.
Beast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kakoullis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Beast feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Beast.
A jab from Beast does it's job there.

It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
Kakoullis scores with a head kick.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast throws a big shot that misses.
Beast cracks Kakoullis with a good jab.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakoullis, right into the meat.
Kakoullis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Beast scores with a 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 wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis misses with a hook to the body
and Beast counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Kakoullis tried to counter with a leg kick but Beast avoided it.
Beast lands a jab to the nose.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.
Beast swings for the body but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Beast takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Beast misses its intended target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Beast tries to land a leg kick but Kakoullis saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Beast checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakoullis lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Beast moved away.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
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 cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Beast lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Beast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Beast walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis is looking to score with low kicks.
Kakoullis misses the jab.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
Kakoullis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kakoullis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakoullis misses with a looping right.
Beast swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Beast steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body
and Beast counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kakoullis's knee momentarily.
Beast lands with an uppercut that bounces Kakoullis off the cage and back into range.
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is getting worse.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast takes one to the chin there.
Beast takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast misses with a hook. Kakoullis ducked under it nicely.
Kakoullis tries a low kick but Beast avoids it.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body
and Beast counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kakoullis thinking.
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 tries to score with a low kick but Beast moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kakoullis throws out a leg kick but Beast moves out of range and Kakoullis only half commits.
Beast swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beast checks a leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Kakoullis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beast checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Beast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the body
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beast throws a hook but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Beast takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a thumping low kick.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Beast down with leg kicks.
Beast's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Beast saw that one coming.
Beast throws out a leg kick but Kakoullis moves out of range and Beast only half commits.
Beast scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beast misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis is looking to chop away at Beast's legs.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Beast strikes.
Beast tests Kakoullis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kakoullis tries to work over Beast's front leg with a kick but Beast checks it.
Kakoullis misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beast connects with an inside leg kick.
Beast throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kakoullis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beast wants to land a leg kick but Kakoullis is out of range.
Beast uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beast.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kakoullis lunges at Beast with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beast's hand.
Beast misses with a low kick.
Kakoullis thows a leg kick but Beast checks it
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakoullis scores with a body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a wild combination.
Beast slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Beast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Beast checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Beast 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kakoullis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beast is out of range and Kakoullis settles back down.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Beast's leg but Beast calmly moves out of range.
Beast misses with a straight left.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beast lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kakoullis will feel that in the morning.
Beast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kakoullis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beast looks to land a body kick but Kakoullis moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kakoullis misses the target.
Beast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kakoullis finds it's way round the side to connect with Beast's head.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Beast down with leg kicks.
Kakoullis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Beast slaps the foot to one side.
Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beast avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
Beast checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Beast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kakoullis doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Beast.
Kakoullis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis misses with a head kick.
Beast bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beast checks it well.
Beast dips to his left and cracks Kakoullis with an uppercut!
Kakoullis misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Beast thuds a left hand into Kakoullis's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Beast blocks the body kick.
Beast replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kakoullis blocks it well.
A cross from Beast lands.

Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a chopping leg kick but Beast manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast throws a good cross that connects.
Beast throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Beast.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
Beast throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Beast's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kakoullis misses with a leg kick
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beast throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis scores with a decent looking hook.
Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kakoullis fails to land with a series of punches.
Beast flicks out a counter leg kick but Kakoullis steps away.
Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakoullis throws a body shot but no joy.
Beast misses with a straight right.
Beast keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beast scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beast throws the kick towards the body but Kakoullis avoids it.
Kakoullis misses with a body punch
letting Beast counter with a right hand.

Jeez, Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Beast lands with a kick to the temple. Kakoullis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Beast saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sotiris Kakoullis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Beast!
Post fight, Billy Beast stared into the camera and said 'I'm bad, I know it. I'm bad, I show it.'.