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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brennan Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awang Bang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manu Chao-Bongo Bong. Brennan Bova could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maykel Awang Bang's chin.
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187 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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185 cm
29
203 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brennan Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awang Bang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bova to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bova passes Awang Bang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bova is trying to control the action in half guard but Awang Bang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Awang Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bova trying to control but Awang Bang is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan Bova has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Awang Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Bova which made him look bad.
Awang Bang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bova quickly recovers to half guard.
Bova actively working from the bottom here.
Awang Bang is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bova actively working from the bottom here.
Bova tries to roll over but Awang Bang keeps him under control.
Awang Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awang Bang is looking for a kimura but Bova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Awang Bang to get the leverage.
Awang Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bova is defending against the submission attempts here by Awang Bang.
Bova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Awang Bang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Awang Bang's back!
Awang Bang is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova working for the choke.
Awang Bang is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bova off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bova working for the choke.
Bova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Awang Bang turns into Bova and is now in his guard.
Awang Bang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Awang Bang drops back looking for a leg! Bova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bova manages to kick Awang Bang off! Awang Bang jumps back into Bova's guard.
Bova working for a triangle but Awang Bang defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova is looking for a triangle but Awang Bang pushes his legs off easily.
Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Awang Bang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Awang Bang has managed to get both his arms back between Bova's legs - danger averted.
Awang Bang passes Bova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bova is defending against the submission attempts here by Awang Bang.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Awang Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Awang Bang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brennan Bova dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bova stuffs the takedown attempt from Awang Bang. Awang Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Awang Bang moves into the clinch successfully.
Bova drags the fight down to the ground.
Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Awang Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Awang Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bova has his foot on Awang Bang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Awang Bang works his way back into a safe position though.
Awang Bang drops back looking for a leg! Bova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bova manages to kick Awang Bang off! Awang Bang jumps back into Bova's guard.
Bova has his foot on Awang Bang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Awang Bang works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awang Bang drops back looking for a leg! Bova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bova manages to kick Awang Bang off! Awang Bang jumps back into Bova's guard.
Bova pushes a forearm under Awang Bang's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Awang Bang is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brennan Bova!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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