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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Artukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Math Rastafari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Math Rastafari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Artukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Math Rastafari!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rastafari missing with a left hand there. Artukovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Artukovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Artukovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rastafari.
Rastafari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Artukovic.
Rastafari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artukovic counters with a takedown into side control.
Rastafari pushes Artukovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Artukovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Artukovic trying to control the position but Rastafari is working away.
Artukovic has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rastafari trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rastafari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Artukovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rastafari is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rastafari manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artukovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rastafari's head.
Artukovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rastafari is just riding it out for now. Artukovic eventually gives up the hold.
Artukovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rastafari has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastafari kicks Artukovic off and gets back to his feet.
Rastafari cracks Artukovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rastafari looks to land a right hand but Artukovic moved out of range.
Rastafari throws a nice looking combination but Artukovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Math Rastafari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rastafari's corner calls for a 1-2. Rastafari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rastafari misses with a low kick.
Artukovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Artukovic duly obliges.
Artukovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rastafari swivels and escapes.
Artukovic misses with a takedown attempt - Rastafari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Artukovic slips a straight right by Rastafari.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rastafari lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Artukovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Artukovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Rastafari misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Rastafari.
Nice takedown defense from Rastafari. No joy for Artukovic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Artukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rastafari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artukovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Artukovic fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastafari misses with a straight right.
Artukovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rastafari sprawls well. He's pushed Artukovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Artukovic does no damage.
A jab from Rastafari does it's job there.
Rastafari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Artukovic feints and as Rastafari raises his hands in defense, Artukovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rastafari is looking to stand up but Artukovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Artukovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rastafari wants to stand and escape but Artukovic is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic looking to pass the guard.
Artukovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rastafari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rastafari has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artukovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rastafari wants to stand and escape but instead Artukovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Artukovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rastafari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artukovic stops Rastafari from standing up.
Rastafari kicks Artukovic off and gets to his feet.
Artukovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rastafari.
Artukovic moves away from the strike by Rastafari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Math Rastafari dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rastafari misses with a body shot.
Rastafari throws a lazy uppercut
and Artukovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Artukovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rastafari avoids it really well and circles away.
Artukovic has his takedown stuffed
letting Rastafari counter with a right hand.
Artukovic misses with an uppercut
and Rastafari counters with a thumping low kick.
Rastafari misses with a lunging right hand
and Artukovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rastafari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rastafari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artukovic.
Rastafari thuds a left hand into Artukovic's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastafari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastafari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rastafari throws out a loose jab but Artukovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rastafari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artukovic throws out the jab.
Artukovic shoots in and drives through. Rastafari sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Artukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rastafari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rastafari stuffs the takedown attempt from Artukovic. Artukovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Rastafari takes a swing at Artukovic's ribcage but misses.
Rastafari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rastafari throws a lazy uppercut
and Artukovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Rastafari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artukovic manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastafari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Artukovic is able to avoid easily.
Artukovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rastafari lands a glancing blow to the side of Artukovic's head.
Artukovic slips under a jab from Rastafari.
Rastafari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Artukovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rastafari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Artukovic.
Artukovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Artukovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Rastafari circles away.
Horrible takedown by Artukovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Rastafari which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastafari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Artukovic as he checks the leg kick.
Rastafari throws an off balance right hand
and Artukovic counters with a takedown into side control.
Rastafari is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Artukovic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Artukovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Artukovic throws an elbow but Rastafari slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastafari pushes Artukovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Artukovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Artukovic trying to control the position but Rastafari is working away.
Rastafari pushes Artukovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Artukovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artukovic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Artukovic has hold of Rastafari's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rastafari seems comfortable defending it but Artukovic has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rastafari is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rastafari is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Artukovic couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Artukovic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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