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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 147 p4p, 17 weight class) and Hannes Haades (ranked 53 p4p, 8 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Haades's choice of entrance music: Accept - Head Over Heels. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
44 - 14 - 0 |
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210 lbs
16 - 8 - 4 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannes Haades!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Haades checks it.
Haades wants to slow Kakoullis down by chopping away at his legs.
Kakoullis throws a one two combo.
Kakoullis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haades.
Haades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haades throws a looping overhand right but Kakoullis ducks down to avoid it.
Kakoullis blocks a low kick nicely.
Hannes Haades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haades scores with a nice head shot.
Kakoullis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Haades lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kakoullis tries to move into range but Haades moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Kakoullis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Haades misses its intended target.
Haades takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kakoullis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haades's knee momentarily.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Haades.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haades pushes Kakoullis up against the cage in a clinch.
Kakoullis cracks Haades with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
A head punch on the inside from Haades fails to land.
Kakoullis manages to break the clinch.
Haades scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haades misses the shot to the body.
Haades takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kakoullis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haades momentarily.
Kakoullis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Haades moves into the clinch.
Haades lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
Haades misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis cracks Haades with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kakoullis working aggressively here.
Kakoullis gets through Haades's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kakoullis lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haades backwards.
Haades gets through Kakoullis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kakoullis throws an elbow but it misses.
Haades misses with the head strike.
Kakoullis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kakoullis lands a right hand.
Kakoullis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakoullis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Haades.
A short left from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haades scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kakoullis blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kakoullis.
Haades misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Haades fails to land.
Haades swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haades working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haades prevents a body shot from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakoullis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haades misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kakoullis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haades misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kakoullis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haades is leaning against Kakoullis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kakoullis is stalling here.
Kakoullis is working Haades over against the cage.
Haades's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haades's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haades swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis gets through Haades's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kakoullis can't find room to land a body shot as Haades controls the action.
Haades misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis takes a shot to the head.
Haades throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis tries to throw a body punch but Haades avoids it by throwing Kakoullis back against the cage.
Haades blocks a body shot from Kakoullis.
Haades tries a body shot but Kakoullis blocks it.
Haades blocks an uppercut.
Kakoullis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haades's elbow.
Kakoullis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakoullis struggles to land a body shot inside as Haades controls his hands.
Haades misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kakoullis on the inside.
Haades can't find room to land a body shot as Kakoullis controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haades lands a nice shot to the body.
Haades has a couple of punches blocked by Kakoullis.
Haades pushes Kakoullis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haades misses with a body punch.
Kakoullis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
A lazy left from Haades finds it's target.
Haades throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis misses with a hook. Haades ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis staying out of range there.
Kakoullis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Haades tries to bum rush Kakoullis with a series of wild strikes but Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haades connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Haades there.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haades is out of range.
Kakoullis lands a body shot.
Haades is looking to clinch.
Kakoullis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Haades lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haades - that will leave a mark!
Haades avoids a kick to the body.
Haades clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haades.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis has a couple of punches blocked by Haades.
Kakoullis misses with the head strike.
Haades has a couple of punches blocked by Kakoullis.
A short left from Kakoullis.
Haades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakoullis has a couple of punches blocked by Haades.
Kakoullis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haades with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haades catches Kakoullis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kakoullis thows a leg kick but Haades checks it
and Kakoullis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakoullis.
Hannes Haades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haades tries to score with a low kick but Kakoullis moves his leg out of the way.
Kakoullis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakoullis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haades rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kakoullis counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Hannes Haades has been cut.
Haades looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
Haades is breathing heavily.
Kakoullis takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis slips under a jab from Haades.
Haades tries to move into range but Kakoullis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haades connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a combination that misses
and Haades moves into the clinch.
Haades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haades throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Haades scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kakoullis misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haades.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis digs a right hand into Haades's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haades's gas tank.
Kakoullis misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haades misses with a hook
and Kakoullis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
Haades moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Kakoullis misses.
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the body
and Haades counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haades checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kakoullis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. Haades looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haades throws a leg kick
and Kakoullis counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haades throws a hook but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
Haades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haades was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
Nice uppercut there from Haades.
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Haades steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haades moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
A slow jab from Haades misses its intended target.
Kakoullis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haades doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis slips a straight right by Haades.
A combination from Kakoullis does no damage.
Haades goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kakoullis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haades - the referee stops the clock and Kakoullis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haades. Kakoullis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haades throws a leg kick that misses.
Kakoullis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haades loads up on a big right hand but Kakoullis slips the punch.
Haades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kakoullis. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis 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! This is the final round!
A jab from Haades misses.
Kakoullis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Haades slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Haades was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Haades is predictable there
enabling Kakoullis to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Haades.
Haades tries to clinch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis lands a nice shot that snaps Haades's head back.
Haades avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a solid leg kick but Haades takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haades lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haades steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kakoullis. That one must have hurt.
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Haades.
A head kick misses from Haades.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haades loads up on a big right hand but Kakoullis slips the punch.
Kakoullis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kakoullis cracks Haades with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kakoullis throws a nice looking combination but Haades bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Haades strikes.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Haades avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Kakoullis.
Haades misses with a head kick.
Haades takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haades has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haades throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hannes Haades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haades throws a body punch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis lands an overhand right.
Haades throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Haades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haades on the side of the head.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakoullis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haades throws a front kick aimed at Kakoullis's knee but Kakoullis avoids it well.
Kakoullis throws out a powerful jab.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Haades.
Haades looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Kakoullis scores with a punch to the head.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Haades takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haades throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kakoullis thuds his shin into the meat of Haades's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haades misses the body punch
letting Kakoullis counter with a right hand.
Kakoullis cracks a nice hook into Haades's ribs.
Haades takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by Kakoullis.
Haades misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haades.
Haades throws a combination that misses
and Kakoullis counters with a two punch combo.
Kakoullis delivers a nice body kick.
Haades takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haades delivers a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haades.
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!
Haades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haades wants to slow Kakoullis down by chopping away at his legs.
As Haades backs away, Kakoullis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kakoullis keeps Haades at a distance using the push kick.
Haades is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kakoullis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haades misses with a combination
and Kakoullis counters with a solid body kick.
Haades throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haades.
Kakoullis lands a front kick.
Kakoullis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haades can do to turn this around?
Kakoullis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kakoullis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haades throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kakoullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haades throws out the jab.
Haades has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haades there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis delivers a nice body kick.
Haades's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haades misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sotiris Kakoullis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakoullis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
A very excited looking Sotiris Kakoullis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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