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George Sotiropoulos
Vitals
5'10" 155 lbs (Lightweight)
72" reach, Orthodox
July 9, 1977
Record
14-6 (UFC: 7-4)
Current Streak
4 straight losses
Training
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Championships Held
None
Strengths
– great with submissions – more than half his wins via tap out
– amazing grappler
– above average reach
– former amateur boxer
– good cardio
– great at passing guard
– strong striking defense – avoids 68% of significant strikes
– very experienced
Weaknesses
– hasn't won a fight in almost three years
– can be knocked out
– horribly inaccurate striker – only lands 27% of strikes
– weak takedowns and takedown defense (31% & 54%, respectively)
– old for a fighter
– tends to get outclassed on his feet
Synopsis
The Australian was once on the fast track to a UFC lightweight title shot before his career went off the rails. Can he turn things around?
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