TGC 32 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eugenio Caporale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiris Kakoullis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eugenio Caporale's chin.

Caporale
vs
Kakoullis

178 cm
21
188 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

184 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eugenio Caporale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caporale misses with a shot to the body
letting Kakoullis counter with a right hand.
Caporale misses with a wild body shot.
Caporale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Caporale.
Caporale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Kakoullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caporale throws out the jab.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kakoullis connects with a crisp jab.
Kakoullis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Caporale moves out of range.
Kakoullis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Caporale. Caporale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Eugenio Caporale has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakoullis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caporale throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caporale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caporale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kakoullis to counter with a crisp jab.
Caporale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caporale.
Caporale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caporale missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caporale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kakoullis.

Caporale is rocked!
Caporale tries to bum rush Kakoullis with a series of wild strikes but Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Caporale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kakoullis! Caporale is out on his feet! Kakoullis rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Caporale is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Caporale is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sotiris Kakoullis!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Indian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Indian might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Down - Hail The Leaf. mr Benn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Indian
vs
Benn

188 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nisse Indian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mr Benn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn shoots in looking for a takedown but Indian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Indian counters with a nice uppercut.
Benn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nisse Indian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr Benn.
Benn avoids the head kick by Indian.
Indian checks a leg kick.
Indian scores with a head kick.
Indian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benn back to the cage. Indian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Benn throws a low kick, looking for Indian's leg but Indian calmly moves out of range.
Indian tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Indian.
No joy there for Benn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Indian manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Indian.
Benn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Indian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benn somewhat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Indian. That's going to slow Benn down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benn is defended easily by Indian.
Indian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benn darts in looking for a takedown but Indian gets double underhooks and turns Benn into the cage.

Benn breaks from the clinch.
Benn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Indian wants to clinch up but Benn keeps it at a distance.
Benn misses with a low kick.
Indian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Indian lands a head kick!
Indian lands with a kick to the temple. Benn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Benn gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indian being controlled for a moment.

Benn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Indian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Benn's guard! Nice work there by Indian!
Indian stays in close to Benn's body and controls the position.
Benn is trying to keep Indian in close.
Benn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Indian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Indian lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Indian.
Indian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Indian wants to control from the top but Benn keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Indian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benn controls Indian momentarily but Indian frees himself.
Indian lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Benn is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Indian frees his head nicely. Oh but Benn has switched to an armbar! Indian is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). mr Benn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peet Grape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Nate's Theme. This should be a great matchup!

Drake
vs
Grape

178 cm
21
193 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

177 cm
27
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Drake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peet Grape!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake tries to clinch there but Grape circles away.
Drake throws a right and a left that Grape avoids nicely.
Grape has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Drake is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nathan Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grape tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drake is struggling to control the position.
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Grape avoids the damage to the body.
Grape is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drake is defending well.
Grape is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nathan Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peet Grape.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Grape wants a takedown.
Grape is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drake is defending well.
Drake stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grape gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Drake is defending against the submission attempts here by Grape.
Drake is looking to control Grape's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drake avoid being mounted?
Grape wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
Grape trying to pass the guard but Drake defending well.

Grape is working for a kimura here but Drake manages to reverse the position and he's now in Grape's guard.
Grape looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake content to stall in guard here.
Grape wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment.
Drake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Grape looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drake passes into half guard.
Drake works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grape is trying to reverse the position but instead Drake has taken his back - oops!
Grape rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grape is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grape keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drake in particular looking to stall.
Grape wants to get back to full guard.
Drake content to control rather than advance.
Drake wants to stand up but Grape has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Grape is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Nathan Drake wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grape.
Drake throws out a powerful jab.
Drake tries to clinch there but Grape circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grape.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grape shoots for a takedown but Drake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Drake moves into range and clinches up with Grape.
Drake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grape takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grape tries to score a body lock takedown but Drake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Drake to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Drake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Grape dives in and grabs Drake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes down on Grape's head and hops out.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Grape looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Grape, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nathan Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peet Grape.
Grape fails with a takedown attempt.
Drake throws a series of punches but Grape moves out of range.
Grape tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Drake pushes Grape up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grape.
Grape wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grape drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grape managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Grape tries to score a body lock takedown but Drake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Drake stops a takedown attempt from Grape.
Grape is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grape takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grape goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drake prevents it.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Grape has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Drake regains guard immediately.
Grape trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Drake manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake wants to get up but he can't break Grape's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Drake gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Drake clinches up against the cage.
Drake is pressed up against the cage. Grape has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drake down to the mat. Drake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donk. Drake catches Grape right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Grape.
Grape dives in and grabs Drake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes down on Grape's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grape gets tackled into the cage by Drake. Drake maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Nathan Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grape backwards.
Drake controlling the action here for a moment.
Grape drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake lands a right hand.
Grape has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drake after a bit of a struggle.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grape avoids it.
Grape goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drake prevents it.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Grape's head.

Grape is rocked!
Grape is breathing heavily.
Drake lands a knee to the body.
Grape is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Grape backwards.
Drake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drake pushes Grape against the cage. Drake is working some dirty boxing. Drake pushes off with a quick right hook! Grape goes down! Grape tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Drake moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Drake!
Nathan Drake retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nathan Drake waved his t-shirt featuring Zombie Nutrition - LOD 's logo in front of the cameras.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Hope has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hope
vs
Stahl

202 cm
27
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Meet the Future

Tab out

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Hope!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hope.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hope takes a little break here. Stahl wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Hope tries for a kimura but Stahl is defending well.
Stahl is trying to get back to half guard.
Hope will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hope is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stahl has escaped the position, nice work there.

Hope has hold of Stahl's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stahl seems comfortable defending it but Hope has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stahl is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stahl is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hope couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terry Hope!
Terry Hope retains his light heavyweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucifrous Satanous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satanous comes to the cage accompanied by Put You To Bed. Jimmie Akesson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Satanous
vs
Akesson

184 cm
26
260 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's All 160
KO Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucifrous Satanous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmie Akesson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Satanous closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akesson's guard.
Satanous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Satanous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akesson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satanous won't allow Akesson to sweep him here.
Akesson is trying to keep Satanous in close.
Satanous content to stall in guard here.
Satanous throwing strikes but missing.
Satanous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akesson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akesson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Satanous is controlling him.
Satanous advances position into side control!
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!

Satanous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akesson, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanous working away.
Akesson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Satanous is controlling him well.

Satanous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akesson, who protects the arm well.
Satanous has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Satanous in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Akesson taking a bit of punishment here - Satanous scoring with strikes.
Satanous working away.
Akesson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Satanous thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akesson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanous is looking to take a break and control but Akesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satanous landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Akesson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Satanous with the ground and pound but Akesson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Satanous takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Satanous has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Satanous is trying to control. Akesson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Satanous passes into side control, despite Akesson's attempt to control the position.
Satanous scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akesson to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Satanous is looking to take a break and control but Akesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Satanous is chipping away with strikes.
Akesson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Satanous with the ground and pound from mount.
Satanous loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Akesson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Satanous land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Satanous stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifrous Satanous!
Lucifrous Satanous retains his heavyweight title!
Lucifrous Satanous was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.