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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Van Drunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Drunen comes to the cage accompanied by Out of the Body. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



203 cm
19
285 lbs
0 - 2 - 0
190 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined


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TGC WEAR


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Van Drunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Le Banner!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Banner throws a leg kick but Van Drunen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Le Banner wants to clinch.
Van Drunen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Drunen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Drunen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Banner.
Le Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Van Drunen moves out of range easily.
Le Banner wants to clinch.
Van Drunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Banner checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Le Banner.
Le Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jerome Le Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Drunen throws a body punch but Le Banner moves out of range.

Van Drunen tries to keep at a distance but Le Banner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Le Banner slowing the pace effectively.
Van Drunen is looking to control Le Banner's arms but Le Banner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Drunen has his back to the cage.
Van Drunen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Le Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Drunen tries to land knees in the clinch but Le Banner avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Banner tries to pull guard but Van Drunen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Le Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Drunen looks to land a body kick but Le Banner moved away.
Van Drunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Drunen circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Drunen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Le Banner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Le Banner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Drunen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Banner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Banner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Martin Van Drunen has been cut.
Van Drunen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Le Banner is defending well for now.
Le Banner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Drunen has him pressed against the cage.
Van Drunen dodges an elbow strike from Le Banner.
Van Drunen being controlled against the cage.
Le Banner scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Drunen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Banner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Van Drunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Drunen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Le Banner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Drunen's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Drunen has had enough of the clinch but Le Banner keeps him there for the moment.
Le Banner tries to work over Van Drunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Banner taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Le Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Van Drunen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Le Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Jerome Le Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Le Banner blocks the low kick.
Van Drunen thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Drunen keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Le Banner.
Le Banner is looking to clinch but Van Drunen is avoiding it.

Le Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Drunen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Drunen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Banner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Le Banner is looking for a takedown.

Le Banner breaks from the clinch.
Van Drunen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Drunen lands an overhand right.
Le Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.

Van Drunen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Le Banner!
Le Banner wants to control but Van Drunen is having none of it.
Van Drunen raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Drunen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Le Banner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Drunen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Van Drunen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Van Drunen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Le Banner is breathing heavily.
Van Drunen landing strikes from the mount and Le Banner is in trouble!
Van Drunen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Van Drunen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Le Banner is looking to escape.
Martin Van Drunen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Drunen prevents Le Banner from getting the reversal.
Le Banner is squirming around, avoiding Van Drunen's attempts to control the action.
Van Drunen with good strikes from the mount here!
Van Drunen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Van Drunen with good strikes from the mount here!
Van Drunen landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Drunen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Le Banner's face.

Le Banner is rocked!
Van Drunen wants to control the pace but Le Banner is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Drunen working Le Banner over with strikes here.
Le Banner is still in real trouble! Can Van Drunen finish him?
Van Drunen lands a big shot to the head and Le Banner winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Martin Van Drunen!
In his post fight interview, Martin Van Drunen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
26%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kolobnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algirdas Gdailis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



179 cm
20
178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
190 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Experienced
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin


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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kolobnev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Algirdas Gdailis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gdailis avoids the body shot from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gdailis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolobnev.
Gdailis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev throws a series of punches but Gdailis avoids them all with ease.
Gdailis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kolobnev to score with a decent uppercut.
Kolobnev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kolobnev stuffs the takedown.

Kolobnev gets caught napping as Gdailis dives in and scores a takedown. Kolobnev manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gdailis throwing strikes but missing.
Gdailis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gdailis throws a strike but Kolobnev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gdailis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolobnev defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gdailis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kolobnev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gdailis has a closed guard, preventing Kolobnev from standing up.

Gdailis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gdailis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolobnev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolobnev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Gdailis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gdailis has his foot on Kolobnev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kolobnev works his way back into a safe position though.

Gdailis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolobnev wants to stand but Gdailis is controlling his posture from full guard.

Gdailis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolobnev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Kolobnev wanted to stand there but Gdailis had control of the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gdailis is looking for a triangle but Kolobnev pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev wanted to stand there but Gdailis had control of the position.

Gdailis working for a triangle but Kolobnev defends it easily.

Gdailis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolobnev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gdailis looks gassed!

Kolobnev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kolobnev wants to stand but Gdailis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Kolobnev stands and steps away. Gdailis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev throws a head kick but Gdailis moves out of range.
Gdailis shoots for a takedown but Kolobnev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolobnev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gdailis back to the cage. Kolobnev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kolobnev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolobnev throws a nice looking combination but Gdailis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that Gdailis semi-blocks.
Igor Kolobnev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gdailis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kolobnev throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Algirdas Gdailis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


A combination from Kolobnev does no damage.
Gdailis moves out of range of the body kick from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gdailis circles away quickly and effectively.
Gdailis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kolobnev misses with a few strikes there.
Gdailis shoots in but no luck this time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gdailis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kolobnev's waist but Kolobnev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gdailis off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolobnev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gdailis avoids the head kick by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev fails to land with a series of punches.
Gdailis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kolobnev cracks Gdailis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Igor Kolobnev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolobnev leaves Gdailis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Igor Kolobnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algirdas Gdailis.
Gdailis is breathing heavily.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gdailis.
Igor Kolobnev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolobnev thows a body shot but no joy.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gdailis tries to move into range but Kolobnev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kolobnev throws a series of punches but Gdailis moves out of range.
Kolobnev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gdailis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kolobnev swivels and escapes.
Kolobnev digs a good hook to Gdailis's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gdailis's calf.
Kolobnev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolobnev looks to land a body kick but Gdailis moved away.
Gdailis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kolobnev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolobnev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Algirdas Gdailis has been cut.
Gdailis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gdailis's head.
Kolobnev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gdailis is just out of range.
Kolobnev lands a glancing blow to the side of Gdailis's head.
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!
Kolobnev throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kolobnev, right into the meat.
Kolobnev lands a head shot.
Kolobnev connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolobnev jabs Gdailis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kolobnev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gdailis circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kolobnev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Algirdas Gdailis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!


Kolobnev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kolobnev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gdailis's head.
Kolobnev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kolobnev.
Gdailis has his takedown stuffed
and Kolobnev counters with a nice uppercut.
Gdailis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kolobnev circles away.
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!
Gdailis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gdailis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gdailis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gdailis moves out of range of the body kick from Kolobnev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gdailis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Kolobnev does no damage.
Gdailis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gdailis takes one to the chin there.
Gdailis takes one on the button.
Kolobnev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gdailis can do to turn this around?
Kolobnev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolobnev stuffs the takedown.
Igor Kolobnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algirdas Gdailis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev lands a two punch combo.
Kolobnev scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gdailis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gdailis blocks a head kick by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gdailis.
Kolobnev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that Gdailis semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kolobnev.
Gdailis avoids the head kick by Kolobnev.
Sloppy strikes from Kolobnev. Those never looked like landing.
Kolobnev throws a series of strikes that have Gdailis backpedaling.
Kolobnev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gdailis doesn't seem bothered though.
Gdailis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kolobnev can pounce on him.
Igor Kolobnev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolobnev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kolobnev tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kolobnev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolobnev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gdailis.
Kolobnev throws a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kolobnev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolobnev 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kolobnev!
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G S C
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
51%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bejan Filsaime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Operhalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!



185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
172 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 4 - 0
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut


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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bejan Filsaime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karol Operhalski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Filsaime moves into the clinch.

Operhalski manages to pull guard.
Operhalski has a closed guard, preventing Filsaime from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Operhalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Operhalski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filsaime manages to get himself to full guard.
Filsaime wants to stand up but Operhalski is controlling him.
Operhalski 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.

Operhalski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filsaime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Operhalski is controlling him.

Operhalski drops back looking for a leg! Filsaime is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filsaime manages to kick Operhalski off! Operhalski jumps back into Filsaime's guard.
Operhalski wants to control from the top but Filsaime keeps moving.
Filsaime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Operhalski throwing strikes from guard but Filsaime blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Operhalski stands up and waves to Filsaime to follow him.

Filsaime gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filsaime wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filsaime is trying to force a seperation but Operhalski has the dominant position.
Filsaime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Filsaime is trying to force a seperation but Operhalski has the dominant position.
Operhalski blocking some punches.
Operhalski goes for a takedown attempt but Filsaime pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Filsaime closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filsaime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Operhalski's elbow.
Filsaime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filsaime prevents a takedown attempt there.
Operhalski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Filsaime after a bit of a struggle.
Bejan Filsaime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karol Operhalski.
Filsaime looking to stall.
Operhalski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Filsaime avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filsaime can't find room to land a body shot as Operhalski controls the action.
Filsaime has had enough of the clinch but Operhalski keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filsaime is trying to break free.
Filsaime swings wildly with an uppercut but Operhalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filsaime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Operhalski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filsaime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Operhalski as Filsaime tries to tie him up.
Filsaime can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filsaime tries to break free but Operhalski pushes him back against the cage.
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 Bejan Filsaime will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Operhalski shoots for a double leg takedown but Filsaime sprawls well. He's pushed Operhalski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Filsaime clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Filsaime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Operhalski wants to take the fight to the mat but Filsaime manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Filsaime tries to throw a body punch but Operhalski avoids it by throwing Filsaime back against the cage.
Filsaime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filsaime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filsaime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filsaime misses with a punch on the inside.
Filsaime looking to throw knees to the head but Operhalski is blocking nicely.
Filsaime is trying to force a seperation but Operhalski has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filsaime tries to break free but Operhalski pushes him back against the cage.
Filsaime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filsaime is trying to break free.
Operhalski blocks a body shot from Filsaime.
Filsaime throws a punch but it's blocked by Operhalski.

Filsaime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Operhalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bejan Filsaime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karol Operhalski.

Filsaime instigates a clinch.
Filsaime throws a head punch that misses.
Filsaime tries to break the clinch but Operhalski is controlling the position.
Filsaime can't find room to land a body shot as Operhalski controls the action.
Filsaime working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filsaime is trying to break the clinch but Operhalski is controlling him.
Filsaime misses with a punch on the inside.
Filsaime tries to break the clinch but Operhalski is controlling the position.
Filsaime working hard to break the clinch.
Operhalski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filsaime prevents it.
Filsaime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Filsaime is trying to push Operhalski away but Operhalski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Filsaime throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Filsaime tries to break the clinch but Operhalski is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filsaime tries a body shot but Operhalski blocks it.
Filsaime with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Operhalski looking to stall.
Filsaime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Operhalski avoiding damage as Filsaime throws knees to the body.
Filsaime is looking to break free of the clinch but Operhalski has double underhooks.
Operhalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filsaime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Operhalski leaning against his opponent.
Operhalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Operhalski jumps guard.
Filsaime will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Operhalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Filsaime wants to stand but Operhalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Operhalski pulls Filsaime in close to prevent any damage.
Filsaime tries to stand but Operhalski is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filsaime is fighting to break Operhalski's control of his arms but Operhalski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Filsaime postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bejan Filsaime dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!


Operhalski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filsaime as he jumps to the side.
Operhalski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Filsaime as he connects with a hook.
Filsaime connects with a solid leg kick.

Filsaime clinches up against the cage.
Filsaime is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Operhalski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bejan Filsaime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karol Operhalski.
Filsaime misses with some punches.
Filsaime can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filsaime is trying to push Operhalski away but Operhalski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Filsaime wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filsaime is looking to break free of the clinch but Operhalski has double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Filsaime just misses with a elbow thrown towards Operhalski's brow.
Filsaime being controlled against the cage.
Filsaime is trying to stall.
Filsaime can't break the clinch.
Filsaime stalling in the clinch but Operhalski improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filsaime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filsaime wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filsaime wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filsaime is pressed up against the cage. Operhalski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Filsaime down to the mat. Filsaime avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Filsaime. That's going to slow Operhalski down.

Filsaime forces Operhalski back against the cage and clinches.
Filsaime is pressed up against the cage. Operhalski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Filsaime down to the mat. Filsaime avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Operhalski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Filsaime's half guard.
Filsaime on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Filsaime tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Operhalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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!
Operhalski working Filsaime over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Operhalski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Filsaime!
Filsaime knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Operhalski on the ground.
Filsaime in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bejan Filsaime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Filsaime has left one of his arms exposed and Operhalski doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Filsaime screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karol Operhalski!
During a confident post fight interview, Karol Operhalski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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RATING
48%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodor Maresio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



186 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
185 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power


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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodor Maresio!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price thuds his right hand into Maresio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maresio throws a combination. Price tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Price.
Maresio moves out of range as Price strikes.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Maresio slips the punch.
Maresio dives in and grabs Price's left leg, looking for a takedown. Price pushes down on Maresio's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price missing with a left hand there. Maresio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maresio shoots in and drives through. Price sprawls well.

Price tries to sprawl but Maresio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Price makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Price.
Maresio tries to stand but Price is controlling from the bottom.
Maresio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Price. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Price working for submissions but it's allowed Maresio to get to half guard.
Maresio prevents Price from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maresio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
Maresio postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
Maresio connects with a couple of short punches.
Maresio won't allow Price to get back to his feet.
Maresio trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Maresio prevents Price from getting back to his feet.
Maresio trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Price looking for a guillotine here but Maresio defends easily.
Price wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maresio defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maresio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maresio postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maresio wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.

Price working for a triangle but Maresio defends it easily.

Maresio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maresio tries to stand but Price is controlling from the bottom.

Maresio is sitting in close to Price's body. Price has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Maresio is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Maresio is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Price.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Price!
Thomas Price decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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pop
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RATING
57%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teitur Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



189 cm
21
299 lbs
4 - 5 - 0
205 cm
21
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teitur Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watkins shoots in for a takedown but Gunnarsson shows good takedown defense.
Watkins has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Matthew Watkins has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watkins. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Watkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watkins has his takedown stuffed
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.

Gunnarsson lands a big head kick that sends Watkins tumbling to the mat! Gunnarsson takes a step backwards and waves Watkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Watkins is rocked!

Matthew Watkins's cut is getting worse.
Gunnarsson and Watkins are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Gunnarsson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Watkins into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Gunnarsson knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Teitur Gunnarsson!
After the fight, Teitur Gunnarsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Sakalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roma Kucherov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.



169 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0
150 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident


TGC WEAR


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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Sakalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roma Kucherov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sakalas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sakalas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kucherov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kucherov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sakalas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kucherov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sakalas breaks from Kucherov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sakalas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sakalas raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sakalas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kucherov has worked his arm free - good work by Kucherov!
Sakalas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Sakalas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kucherov, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Sakalas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakalas tries to score with some ground and pound. Kucherov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sakalas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kucherov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kucherov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kucherov dodges the ground and pound from Sakalas.
Sakalas is trying to ground and pound but Kucherov uses the momentary lack of control by Sakalas to regain half guard.
Kucherov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakalas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sakalas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakalas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakalas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kucherov defending well though.
Sakalas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kucherov is looking for a sweep. Sakalas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakalas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kucherov's head.
Kucherov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakalas.
Sakalas is breathing heavily.

Sakalas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sakalas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov is looking for a sweep. Sakalas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kucherov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kucherov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sakalas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kucherov controlling the action here.
Kucherov tries to pass to full mount but Sakalas defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucherov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sakalas won't allow Kucherov to pass to mount.

Kucherov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sakalas.
Kucherov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sakalas!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kucherov with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakalas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Kucherov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Sakalas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!



Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakalas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kucherov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kucherov regains half guard, as Sakalas was trying to land strikes.
Kucherov manages to get to full guard.
Kucherov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kucherov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakalas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kucherov dives on top into guard.

Sakalas looking for a guillotine here but Kucherov defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakalas keeping full guard, as Kucherov tries to pass.

Sakalas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jonas Sakalas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kucherov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakalas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kucherov scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov wants to control from the top but Sakalas keeps moving.
Kucherov works over Sakalas with some ground and pound from guard.
Kucherov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakalas keeping full guard, as Kucherov tries to pass.
Kucherov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sakalas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kucherov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucherov trying to control but Sakalas is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov stands up over Sakalas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Sakalas has an active guard here but Kucherov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kucherov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Sakalas actively working from the bottom here.
Kucherov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kucherov controlling the action here.
Kucherov trying to control the action but Sakalas is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov not doing much here.
Kucherov works his way 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakalas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kucherov off and has taken his back!
Kucherov covering up well under a series of strikes from Sakalas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roma Kucherov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!



Sakalas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sakalas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kucherov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kucherov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kucherov is pulling down on Sakalas's head. It's preventing any offense from Sakalas, at least for the moment.
Kucherov wants to sweep here but Sakalas controlling him for the moment.
Sakalas throwing strikes but missing.
Kucherov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakalas throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakalas throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakalas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kucherov pulls Sakalas in close to prevent any damage.
Kucherov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Sakalas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kucherov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sakalas, into his guard.

Sakalas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kucherov passes into half guard.
Sakalas has hold of Kucherov's hands but Kucherov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kucherov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kucherov is keen to just control but Sakalas is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas taking some punishment here, with Kucherov in his half guard.
Kucherov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sakalas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kucherov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kucherov's back!
Kucherov trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Kucherov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sakalas's guard. Nice work there by Kucherov.

Sakalas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kucherov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakalas's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov passes into half guard.

Sakalas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kucherov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kucherov!
Kucherov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kucherov working the ground and pound from side control.
Kucherov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sakalas!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kucherov landing punches.
Kucherov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kucherov lands a big elbow.
Kucherov with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roma Kucherov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kucherov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roma Kucherov!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rohan Azrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etienne Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Learmont has chosen Deftones - You've Seen The Butcher as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!



185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
171 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 4 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rohan Azrei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Etienne Learmont!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Learmont throws a combination. Azrei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Azrei throws a lazy head kick
and Azrei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azrei throws a head kick that misses
and Learmont counters with a head kick. That will keep Azrei thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Azrei moves into the clinch.
Learmont jumps guard but Azrei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Learmont working hard to break the clinch.
Azrei landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Azrei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Learmont tries to break the clinch but Azrei is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azrei connects with a knee to the head.
Learmont avoiding damage as Azrei throws knees to the body.
Learmont tries to pull guard but Azrei won't allow it.
Azrei pushes off an throws an elbow but Learmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Learmont jumps guard but Azrei stands there with Learmont around his waist. Learmont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rohan Azrei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etienne Learmont.

Learmont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azrei tries to clinch but Learmont is having none of it.
Azrei moves to clinch but Learmont breaks away
and Learmont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Learmont there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Learmont lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Azrei darts in and clinches Learmont up against the cage.
Azrei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Learmont is trying to pull guard but Azrei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Learmont on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Azrei tries to land a knee to the head but Learmont blocks with his arms.
Learmont with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Learmont tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azrei utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Learmont takes a knee to the side of the body.
Azrei with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azrei lands a knee to the body.
Learmont is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Azrei to keep the fight standing.
Azrei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Learmont.
Learmont avoiding damage as Azrei throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azrei tries to land knees in the clinch but Learmont avoids the damage to the body.
Learmont is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azrei is defending well for now.
Learmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Azrei just stands there and leans against the cage.
Learmont is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Azrei to keep the fight standing.
Learmont tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Azrei smiles and moves away.
Azrei misses the shot to the body.
Learmont swats away the attempt to clinch by Azrei.
Learmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont circles away from the clinch attempt
and Learmont counters with a nice uppercut.
Azrei throws a jab when Learmont was well out of range.
Azrei tries to clinch up
and Learmont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rohan Azrei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azrei tries to clinch up.
Azrei lands a body shot.
Azrei tries to clinch but Learmont moves away
and Learmont counters with a nice uppercut.
Azrei is looking to clinch.

Azrei clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learmont blocks an elbow strike.
Azrei tries to land knees in the clinch but Learmont avoids the damage to the body.
Azrei with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Learmont drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Learmont wants to stand up but Azrei is controlling him.

Learmont kicks Azrei off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Learmont throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rohan Azrei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Azrei darts in and clinches Learmont up against the cage.
Azrei misses with an elbow strike.
Azrei throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Learmont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Learmont managing to block the knees to the body from Azrei.

Learmont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azrei misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohan Azrei dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Learmont scores with a three punch combo!
Azrei avoids the head kick by Learmont.
A chopping leg kick lands by Azrei.
Learmont changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azrei tries to avoid it but Learmont manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azrei to the ground. Azrei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Azrei tries to clinch but Learmont moves away
and Learmont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Learmont scores with a jab.
Learmont throws a right hand that Azrei ducks under and follows up with a left that Azrei also avoids with ease.
Azrei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Learmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azrei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azrei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Learmont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Learmont misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azrei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Learmont makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Azrei throws a series of punches but Learmont moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Learmont as he connects with a hook.
Etienne Learmont seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azrei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azrei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azrei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Learmont gets a clinch.

Learmont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Learmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Azrei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Learmont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azrei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azrei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Learmont checks it well.

Azrei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Azrei throws an elbow that misses.
Learmont is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Learmont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azrei punishes Learmont's body with a nice straight punch.
Azrei tries to close the distance and clinch but Learmont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Learmont throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Azrei clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azrei misses with a knee to the head.
Learmont misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Azrei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Learmont avoids it.
Azrei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Azrei.

It looks like Etienne Learmont has been cut.
Learmont tries to pull guard but Azrei won't allow it.
Learmont tries to pull guard but Azrei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rohan Azrei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etienne Learmont.
Learmont can't find room to land a body shot as Azrei controls the action.
Azrei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Learmont avoiding damage as Azrei throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont tries to pull guard but Azrei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Learmont tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Azrei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Learmont is defending well for now.
Azrei pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Learmont misses with a punch to the body.
Azrei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Learmont avoids it.
Learmont tries to pull guard but Azrei holds him up against the cage and eventually Learmont drops back down to his feet.
Learmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Azrei just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azrei pushes off an throws an elbow but Learmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Learmont is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Azrei to keep the fight standing.

Learmont ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Learmont no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Azrei decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Learmont, up you get!
Azrei misses with a few strikes there.
Learmont blocks a head kick by Azrei.

Azrei pushes Learmont up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azrei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Learmont avoiding damage as Azrei throws knees to the body.
Learmont has had enough of the clinch but Azrei keeps him there for the moment.
Learmont tries to pull guard but Azrei won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Learmont tries to pull guard but Azrei won't allow it.
Azrei lands an elbow inside that Learmont shrugs off.
Learmont is trying to pull guard but Azrei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Azrei misses with a knee to the head.
Azrei tries to land a knee to the head but Learmont blocks with his arms.
Learmont is trying to pull guard but Azrei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Azrei prevents Learmont from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azrei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Learmont avoids it.
Learmont tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Azrei smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Learmont.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohan Azrei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Etienne Learmont's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Azrei tries to clinch up.
Azrei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Learmont counters with a three punch combo that has Azrei backing up. Azrei nods at Learmont to acknowledge the strikes.
Azrei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Learmont counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Azrei wants to clinch but Learmont slips to the side

and Learmont holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Azrei tries to stall but Learmont uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Learmont jumps guard.
Azrei trying to stand up but can't free himself from Learmont's guard.
Azrei preventing the sweep.

Learmont kicks Azrei off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azrei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Learmont is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Azrei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Azrei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Learmont counters with a slapping leg kick.
Azrei scores with a head kick.
Learmont moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Azrei has managed to clinch.
Azrei lands an elbow just above Learmont 's eye.
Azrei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Azrei with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Learmont is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Azrei to keep the fight standing.
Learmont has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Azrei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Learmont is trying to break free.
Etienne Learmont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learmont fails to pull guard.
Learmont tries to pull guard but Azrei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rohan Azrei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etienne Learmont.
Azrei scores with a knee to the head.
Learmont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Azrei just misses with a elbow thrown towards Learmont's brow.
Azrei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Learmont jumps guard but Azrei stands there with Learmont around his waist. Learmont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azrei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Learmont tries to pull guard but Azrei holds him up against the cage and eventually Learmont drops back down to his feet.
Rohan Azrei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Learmont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Azrei walks away with a smile on his face. Learmont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rohan Azrei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Azrei clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Learmont's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Azrei is trying to maintain a safe position but Learmont gets an underhook and turns Azrei into the cage.
Learmont blocks an elbow strike.
Azrei unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azrei scores with a knee to the head.
Azrei landing knees to the body.
Azrei connects with a knee to the head.
Azrei lands a damaging elbow.
Azrei misses with a knee to the head.

Learmont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Learmont darts in and clinches Azrei up against the cage.
Azrei leaning against his opponent.
Learmont fails to pull guard.
Learmont tries to circle away but Azrei has him pinned against the cage.
Learmont tries to pull guard but Azrei won't allow it.
Learmont jumps guard but Azrei stands there with Learmont around his waist. Learmont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Learmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Azrei just stands there and leans against the cage.
Learmont takes a knee right on the jaw!

Learmont is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azrei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Learmont's defenses.
Learmont is still on wobbly legs! Can Azrei finish him?
Azrei lands a big knee! That's hurt Learmont! Oh, he's all over the place! Azrei lands another knee that sends Learmont to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohan Azrei!
Rohan Azrei gave a mention to Wolfpack Blood Labs in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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RATING
84%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddard Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Niles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Mała Wojna. The key to victory for Eddard Stark has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.



183 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
177 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening


TGC WEAR


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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddard Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryce Niles!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Niles quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Niles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Niles wants to get back to full guard but Stark has mounted him!
Stark trying to control but Niles is having none of it.
Niles is looking to get to half guard.

Niles tries to improve his position but Stark has taken his back! Stark has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Niles tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Stark pushes Niles away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddard Stark!
Post fight, Eddard Stark stared into the camera and said 'Winter is comming....'.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
53%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Carthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carthew's entrance music is Straight out of Compton. A fine choice. Walker has chosen Little Lion Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



193 cm
23
373 lbs
10 - 10 - 0
185 cm
22
281 lbs
6 - 5 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Carthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Walker!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carthew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carthew blocks a head kick by Walker.
Carthew avoids the head kick by Walker.
Carthew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.

Walker forces Carthew back against the cage and clinches.
Walker wants to break free but Carthew has control.

Walker drags the fight down to the ground.
Walker wants to stand and escape but Carthew is having none of it.
Walker trying to control the position.
Carthew stops Walker from standing up.
Walker has Carthew pulled in close to control his posture.
Walker working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Walker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Carthew keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carthew scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carthew is breathing heavily.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Carthew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carthew keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Carthew is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker is staying active underneath Carthew, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carthew is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carthew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carthew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Bobby Carthew has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Carthew drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Walker swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Carthew's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Walker!
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RATING
55%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomek Gutzeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Spitteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutzeit comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota- Do gory leb. Spitteri comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Before I Forget kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



187 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
190 cm
23
199 lbs
6 - 6 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful


TGC WEAR


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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Gutzeit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Spitteri!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gutzeit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spitteri on his heels. He'll look to pass Spitteri's guard now, I'm sure.

Gutzeit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spitteri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spitteri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spitteri!
Spitteri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutzeit is trying to get back to half guard.
Gutzeit is working hard here to advance position.
Gutzeit sneaks back into half guard.
Spitteri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Gutzeit actively working from the bottom here.
Spitteri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spitteri throwing shots but Gutzeit is blocking nicely.
Spitteri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gutzeit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gutzeit is staying active underneath Spitteri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spitteri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gutzeit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gutzeit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spitteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gutzeit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spitteri.
Gutzeit is refusing to be controlled, as Spitteri sits in half guard.
Gutzeit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spitteri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spitteri's back!

Gutzeit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Spitteri has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gutzeit not allowing Spitteri to control his hands.
Spitteri trying to get back to his feet but Gutzeit is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutzeit is not going to allow Spitteri to sit and survive in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Spitteri fending off the submission attempt from Gutzeit.

Gutzeit tightening his grip on Spitteri, looking for the choke.

Gutzeit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spitteri knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spitteri for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gutzeit patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Spitteri breaks Gutzeit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Gutzeit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spitteri is aware though and is defending well.

Spitteri content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gutzeit has locked up a guillotine! Gutzeit's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Spitteri is holding on here and Gutzeit must be using up a lot of energy. Spitteri has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gutzeit gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tomek Gutzeit!
Tomek Gutzeit took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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hype
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pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
60%

 

 
 
 
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