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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Artukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irvin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Before I Forget by Slipknot. 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.
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210 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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185 cm
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219 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Artukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Irvin !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irvin tries to bum rush Artukovic with a series of wild strikes but Artukovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artukovic ducks under a wild hook from Irvin .
Artukovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Artukovic shoots in but Irvin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Irvin throws a hook to the side of Artukovic's head but Artukovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Artukovic ducks under a wild hook from Irvin .
Artukovic shoots in but Irvin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice jab there from Irvin .
Irvin throws a hook but Artukovic avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Artukovic.
Artukovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irvin throws a right and a left that Artukovic avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irvin tests Artukovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irvin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irvin missing with a left hand there. Artukovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irvin loads up on a big right hand but Artukovic slips the punch.
Irvin loads up on a big right hand but Artukovic slips the punch.
Irvin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patrick Irvin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irvin slaps away a takedown attempt from Artukovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Artukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Irvin .
Artukovic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic looks for a takedown but Irvin sprawls well.
Irvin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Artukovic slips a straight right by Irvin .
Irvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irvin throws a series of strikes that have Artukovic backpedaling.
Patrick Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irvin looks to land a left hand but Artukovic moved out of range nicely.
Irvin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Irvin works Artukovic's body with a nice hook.
Irvin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Artukovic shoots in for a double leg but Irvin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Irvin misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irvin wants it to stay on the feet.
Irvin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Artukovic.
Irvin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Artukovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Artukovic defending well as Irvin loads up on a big left hand.
Artukovic slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Irvin misses its intended target.
Artukovic slips a straight right by Irvin .
Artukovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Irvin did well to prevent Artukovic getting side control.
Artukovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irvin keeps working.
Artukovic works his way into full mount!
Artukovic has control of Irvin 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Irvin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irvin is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artukovic thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Irvin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Artukovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irvin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Artukovic scores with a jab to the head.
Irvin misses with a body shot.
Artukovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Irvin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Irvin with a nice cross.
Andy Artukovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artukovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irvin tries to avoid it but Artukovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irvin to the ground. Irvin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Artukovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irvin counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Irvin scores with a nice right hand.
Artukovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Irvin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Artukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irvin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artukovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irvin leaves Artukovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Artukovic needs to keep his hands up - Irvin had a free shot at his head there.
Artukovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irvin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artukovic.
Artukovic slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Artukovic is defended easily by Irvin .
Irvin leaves Artukovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artukovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Irvin tries to sprawl out of it but Artukovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Irvin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Irvin . Those never looked like landing.
Irvin throws a lazy right hand but Artukovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irvin connects with a crisp jab.
Irvin misses with a lunging right hand
and Artukovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Artukovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Artukovic trying to control the action but Irvin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Irvin is not content to let Artukovic control the position.
Artukovic moves into full mount!
Irvin 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.
Artukovic has hold of Irvin 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Irvin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Artukovic tries to control but Irvin wriggling away.
Irvin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irvin is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artukovic is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Artukovic extends the arm and Irvin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Artukovic!
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energy
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hype
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