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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Gangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Addy Pitigoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksey Gangel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Addy Pitigoi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gangel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gangel misses with a head kick.
Gangel throws a body kick that misses.
Pitigoi throws a hook but Gangel avoids it easily.
Gangel swinging wildly here.
Pitigoi clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gangel pulls guard.
Gangel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitigoi looking to pass the guard.
Gangel has a closed guard, preventing Pitigoi from standing up.
Pitigoi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangel is adopting a defensive guard.
Gangel looking to control.
Gangel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pitigoi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pitigoi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gangel keeping full guard, as Pitigoi tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitigoi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pitigoi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gangel.
Pitigoi closes the distance and clinches.
Pitigoi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pitigoi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gangel is looking to control Pitigoi's arms but Pitigoi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gangel has his back to the cage.
Pitigoi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gangel is defending well.
Gangel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pitigoi.
Aleksey Gangel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addy Pitigoi.
Pitigoi controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitigoi wants a takedown but no success here.
Gangel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pitigoi to keep the fight standing.
Come on Gangel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gangel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pitigoi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pitigoi pulls Gangel into guard.
Pitigoi trying to strike off his back.
Pitigoi keeping moving, preventing Gangel from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pitigoi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pitigoi trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gangel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pitigoi controls Gangel momentarily but Gangel frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gangel throws out a leg kick but Pitigoi moves out of range and Gangel only half commits.
Pitigoi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gangel as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Addy Pitigoi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pitigoi pushes Gangel up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitigoi jumps guard but Gangel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pitigoi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pitigoi manages to pull guard.
Gangel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pitigoi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gangel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gangel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gangel preventing the sweep.
Gangel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitigoi keeping moving, preventing Gangel from controlling successfully.
Pitigoi wants to hit a switch here but Gangel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pitigoi there!
Gangel controlling the pace for now.
Gangel unloading with bombs!
Gangel trying to control but Pitigoi is having none of it.
Pitigoi tries to hold on but Gangel pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangel controlling his opponent.
Pitigoi tries to reverse the position but Gangel maintains control.
Pitigoi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gangel's lack of action.
Pitigoi gets full guard.
Pitigoi trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gangel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pitigoi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitigoi moves into the clinch.
Gangel pulls Pitigoi into guard.
Gangel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gangel, not yet.
Pitigoi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gangel looking to control.
Pitigoi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pitigoi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitigoi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gangel's head.
Gangel trying to control here.
Gangel kicks off Pitigoi and gets to his feet.
Pitigoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Gangel has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitigoi fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleksey Gangel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addy Pitigoi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitigoi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gangel is fending him off so far but Pitigoi persists. Nope, Gangel circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Addy Pitigoi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pitigoi.
Gangel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pitigoi keeping full guard, as Gangel tries to pass.
Gangel wants to control from the top but Pitigoi keeps moving.
Pitigoi wants to sweep here but Gangel controlling him for the moment.
Pitigoi wants to get back to his feet but Gangel passes into half guard.
Gangel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitigoi keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitigoi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pitigoi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gangel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gangel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pitigoi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gangel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksey Gangel!
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FIGHT
RATING
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