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TGC 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obban Gangmanstyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romain Rosaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romain Rosaire has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Obban Gangmanstyle's chin.
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215 lbs
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272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Obban Gangmanstyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romain Rosaire!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gangmanstyle looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gangmanstyle is trying to drag Rosaire to the mat but Rosaire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rosaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosaire throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Gangmanstyle crashing down! Gangmanstyle tries to stagger back to his feet but Rosaire just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Gangmanstyle asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romain Rosaire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedrick Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cedrick Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Hope!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hope fails with a takedown attempt.
Hope takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hope fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stevenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cedrick Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Hope.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
Hope with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hope shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Hope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hope doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hope takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hope dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Hope avoids nicely.
Stevenson is looking to wear down Hope with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Terry Hope has been cut.
Hope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hope drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hope working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hope being controlled here momentarily.
Hope drops back looking for a leg! Stevenson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevenson manages to kick Hope off! Hope jumps back into Stevenson's guard.
Hope is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hope passes Stevenson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hope is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevenson sees it coming and defends easily.
Hope is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stevenson is just riding it out for now. Hope eventually gives up the hold.
Hope not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevenson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevenson won't allow Hope to pass to mount.
Stevenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hope.
Stevenson is holding on to half guard well.
Stevenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hope.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hope is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stevenson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hope.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hope is looking to advance position but Stevenson won't allow it.
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 Cedrick Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terry Hope's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Hope's ribs.
Stevenson connects with a crisp jab.
Hope drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hope working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hope in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hope tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hope has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stevenson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope working away.
Terry Hope has got the better of the ground game so far.
I wouldn't like to be where Stevenson is right now.
Hope is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevenson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hope moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hope tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hope has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope is trying to get an arm triangle but Stevenson is defending well.
Hope tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hope wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevenson, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevenson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stevenson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stevenson tries to get out of the position.
Hope is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stevenson is trying to escape and Hope transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stevenson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hope! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Hope!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Msciwoj Lis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake has chosen Nate's Theme as his entrance music. Msciwoj Lis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Msciwoj Lis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Drake!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lis gets a double leg takedown into Drake's guard.
Lis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lis throws a big elbow that misses.
Lis passes Drake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Lis seems content to control.
Lis is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lis stops Drake from getting back to his feet.
Msciwoj Lis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Drake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lis sprawling to the canvas! Lis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drake finish him?!
Lis is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake fakes the body blow, causing Lis to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lis goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Drake!
After winning the bout, Nathan Drake 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Camilo Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Camilo Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong with a poor takedown
letting Acosta counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acosta, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Armstrong to work.
Armstrong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Acosta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acosta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Acosta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Acosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acosta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Armstrong slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Acosta trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Armstrong in particular looking to stall.
Armstrong is thwarting Acosta's attempts to control the position.
Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Acosta is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acosta is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong with the ground and pound but Acosta uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong cracks Acosta with a solid left hand.
Acosta wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acosta is on top in guard.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acosta stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta 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.
Acosta slips nicely into half guard.
Acosta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Armstrong moves into full guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Acosta from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Acosta keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acosta is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Acosta keeps moving.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Acosta trying to control the position.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Acosta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Armstrong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Acosta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Acosta but Acosta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Camilo Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Armstrong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Acosta moves out of range.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Acosta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Acosta counter with a right hand.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Armstrong has his takedown stuffed
letting Acosta counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Acosta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Acosta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Armstrong is able to avoid easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Armstrong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Acosta fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. Acosta tries to sprawl out of it but Armstrong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Acosta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Camilo Acosta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong has his takedown stuffed
and Acosta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Camilo Acosta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acosta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Acosta wants it to stay on the feet.
Acosta tries to sprawl but Armstrong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eddie Armstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Acosta is defending well.
Acosta is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acosta throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Armstrong winds up and cracks Acosta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Acosta is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armstrong working over Acosta with some ground and pound. Acosta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Acosta defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta moves into full guard.
Armstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Acosta.
Armstrong trying to control but Acosta is working from the bottom.
Armstrong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Acosta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armstrong has Acosta in his guard.
Acosta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta controlling from the top position.
Acosta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acosta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Acosta throws a strike but Armstrong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Armstrong works over Acosta with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acosta looking for a sweep. Not yet Acosta, not yet.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eddie Armstrong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A combination from Acosta does no damage.
Acosta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Acosta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Acosta sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Acosta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Camilo Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Armstrong.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Armstrong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Acosta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Acosta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acosta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acosta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Acosta ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Acosta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Acosta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armstrong distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Camilo Acosta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is in close to Acosta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acosta wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong postures up in Acosta's guard and throws a big left but Acosta blocks it.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Acosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acosta wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Acosta being controlled here, momentarily.
Armstrong stops Acosta from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stands up over Acosta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong passes Acosta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Armstrong working over Acosta with some ground and pound. Acosta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armstrong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Acosta is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acosta is trying to maintain the position but Armstrong is very close to passing his half guard.
Acosta wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Armstrong lands a nice short elbow.
Acosta punching from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acosta keeps working.
Armstrong wants to work for an arm triangle but Acosta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acosta is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
Acosta taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Acosta wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Acosta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Acosta.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Armstrong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Armstrong!
A very excited looking Eddie Armstrong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Kukla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukla has chosen The Eagles - Hotel California as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Elliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Kukla!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukla throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Elliott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kukla is in Elliott's guard.
Kukla stops Elliott from standing up.
Kukla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukla preventing the sweep.
Kukla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kukla trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliott wants to get back to his feet but Kukla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kukla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elliott has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kukla off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Elliott misses with the combination.
Elliott throws a shot from downtown. Kukla moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kukla is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kukla wants to pass the guard but Elliott is keeping the position.
Kukla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kukla trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukla is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Artur Kukla has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Elliott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kukla is fending him off so far but Elliott persists. Nope, Kukla circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott missing with a left hand there. Kukla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kukla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elliott throws a nice looking combination but Kukla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliott gets caught napping as Kukla dives in and scores a takedown. Elliott manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliott pulls Kukla in close to prevent any damage.
Kukla working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Elliott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kukla manages to get himself to full guard.
Kukla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kukla.
Kukla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kukla working Elliott over with strikes here.
Kukla swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Elliott is now in Kukla's guard. A big mistake from Kukla there, giving up the dominant position!
Kukla has his foot on Elliott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elliott works his way back into a safe position though.
Kukla looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Elliott is defending well. Kukla quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Elliott has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kukla celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Kukla!
A relieved looking Artur Kukla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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