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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Lokopoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Larssen (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.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Lokopoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niklas Larssen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larssen connects with a high kick.
Larssen closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lokopoko wants to take the fight to the mat but Larssen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Larssen breaks from the clinch.
Larssen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lokopoko is looking to clinch.
Lokopoko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larssen but Larssen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larssen.
Larssen moves into range and clinches up with Lokopoko.
Lokopoko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Lokopoko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larssen landing knees to the head.
Lokopoko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Larssen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larssen dives in and scores a takedown into Lokopoko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larssen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lokopoko is proving hard to escape from.
Lokopoko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Larssen is defending well. Lokopoko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Larssen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lokopoko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Lokopoko!
An out of breath Andrew Lokopoko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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