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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 54 p4p, 12 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 211 p4p, 30 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangsit shoots in for a double leg but DeSilva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeSilva throws a lazy body kick
and Bangsit counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeSilva won't be happy with that.
Bangsit is trying to ground and pound but DeSilva uses the momentary lack of control by Bangsit to regain half guard.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Bangsit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura here.
DeSilva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bangsit is working for a kimura but DeSilva is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeSilva has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Bangsit's head to control him but Bangsit postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit wants to pass to mount but DeSilva is defending the position.
Bangsit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DeSilva is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeSilva sees it coming and defends easily.
Bangsit wants to pass to mount but DeSilva is defending the position.
Bangsit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeSilva defending well though.
Bangsit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeSilva kicks Bangsit off and gets back to his feet.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeSilva sprawls well. DeSilva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bangsit gets slowly back to his feet.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva feints and then cracks Bangsit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bangsit down.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bangsit with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeSilva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Bangsit is out of range.
Bangsit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bangsit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSilva tries to land a front kick but Bangsit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangsit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva avoids it really well and circles away.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangsit moves away.
Bangsit with the counter takedown but DeSilva avoids it easily.
DeSilva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a takedown. DeSilva tries to sprawl out of it but Bangsit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeSilva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Bangsit's front leg but catches the back leg as Bangsit tries to avoid it.
DeSilva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Bangsit ducked under it nicely.
And Bangsit tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSilva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeSilva cracks Bangsit with an open hand slap.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bangsit has a takedown stuffed.
DeSilva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Bangsit blocks the leg kick.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva shows good takedown defense.
DeSilva throws out a loose jab but Bangsit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangsit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSilva stuffs the takedown attempt from Bangsit. Bangsit gets slowly back to his feet.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bangsit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeSilva throws the kick towards the body but Bangsit avoids it.
Bangsit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DeSilva to the ground. Bangsit is now in DeSilva's guard.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangsit can do to turn this around?
Bangsit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeSilva is just riding it out for now. Bangsit eventually gives up the hold.
DeSilva is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but DeSilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bangsit to get the leverage.
DeSilva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSilva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva wants to stand and escape but Bangsit is having none of it.
Bangsit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bangsit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bangsit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeSilva trying to control the position here.
DeSilva has momentary wrist control but Bangsit slips an elbow through the middle.
Bangsit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bangsit postures up in DeSilva's guard and throws a big left but DeSilva blocks it.
Bangsit is looking to work some ground and pound but DeSilva has wrist control.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bangsit is one step ahead there.
DeSilva can't keep his opponent in guard - Bangsit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bangsit is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! DeSilva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit!
Andy Bangsit is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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