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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Amankwah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ardian Kurniawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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135 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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170 cm
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135 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kofi Amankwah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ardian Kurniawan!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurniawan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kurniawan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amankwah defends it nicely.
Kurniawan shoots in looking for a takedown. Amankwah tries to sprawl out of it but Kurniawan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amankwah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kofi Amankwah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardian Kurniawan.
Amankwah looking to score a takedown here. Kurniawan is defending well but Amankwah drives through and ends up in Kurniawan's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Amankwah trying to control but Kurniawan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amankwah is looking to stand up but Kurniawan won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amankwah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurniawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amankwah is working Kurniawan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amankwah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amankwah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amankwah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amankwah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurniawan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurniawan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amankwah.
Kurniawan looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurniawan, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amankwah dives in and scores a takedown into Kurniawan's guard.
Kurniawan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amankwah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amankwah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurniawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amankwah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amankwah trying to control but Kurniawan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Amankwah lands with a right hand.
Kurniawan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amankwah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurniawan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurniawan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amankwah's guard.
Kurniawan forces his way into half guard.
Amankwah is holding on to half guard well.
Kurniawan is pressing down on Amankwah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amankwah is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amankwah is looking to improve his position.
Kurniawan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amankwah is just riding it out for now. Kurniawan eventually gives up the hold.
Kurniawan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Amankwah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amankwah slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurniawan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kurniawan goes for a double leg but Amankwah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amankwah continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurniawan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurniawan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amankwah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kofi Amankwah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardian Kurniawan.
Kurniawan doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Amankwah counter with a right hand.
Kurniawan scores with a takedown into Amankwah's guard.
Amankwah pulls Kurniawan in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurniawan advances to half guard.
Amankwah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurniawan can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurniawan wants to work for an arm triangle but Amankwah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amankwah moves into full guard.
Amankwah wants to sweep here but Kurniawan controlling him for the moment.
Kurniawan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amankwah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kurniawan, into his guard.
Kurniawan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amankwah preventing the sweep.
Amankwah wants to control from the top but Kurniawan keeps moving.
Amankwah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurniawan's guard.
Amankwah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurniawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amankwah drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kurniawan dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Amankwah manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kurniawan has Amankwah in his guard.
Amankwah is stalling in the full guard.
Kurniawan working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amankwah wants to stand but Kurniawan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kurniawan keeping moving, preventing Amankwah from controlling successfully.
Amankwah throws a strike but Kurniawan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kurniawan wants to control from the top but Amankwah keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurniawan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amankwah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kurniawan, into his guard.
Kurniawan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Kofi Amankwah will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Amankwah closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kurniawan to the mat! Kurniawan manages to get full guard.
Amankwah drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kurniawan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kurniawan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kurniawan!
Amankwah wants to control but Kurniawan postures up.
Kurniawan is trying to get an arm triangle but Amankwah is defending well.
Amankwah tries to bench press Kurniawan off him but Kurniawan keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amankwah gets back to half guard.
Amankwah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kurniawan seems to be working for a kimura but Amankwah defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amankwah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kurniawan trying to control but Amankwah is working from the bottom.
Kurniawan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Amankwah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Amankwah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Amankwah!
Amankwah swings around for an armbar but Kurniawan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amankwah's guard.
Kofi Amankwah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurniawan wants to control from the top but Amankwah keeps moving.
Kurniawan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurniawan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amankwah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kurniawan, into his guard.
Amankwah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurniawan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amankwah has managed to get both his arms back between Kurniawan's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurniawan keeping moving, preventing Amankwah from controlling successfully.
Amankwah is looking to stand up but Kurniawan won't let him.
Amankwah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kurniawan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurniawan working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amankwah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Amankwah moves in looking to clinch but Kurniawan pushes him off.
Amankwah rushes Kurniawan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kurniawan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurniawan trying to control the action but Amankwah is working from the bottom.
Amankwah pushes Kurniawan off looking to stand but Kurniawan dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ardian Kurniawan.
I think Amankwah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Amankwah!
After winning the bout, Kofi Amankwah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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