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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bangsit (ranked 66 p4p, 11 weight class) and Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 143 p4p, 27 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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212 lbs
23 - 18 - 2 |
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195 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
23 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Bangsit checks it.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Bangsit moves out of range.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DeSilva lands with a hook. Bangsit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bangsit counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeSilva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bangsit wants to pass to mount but DeSilva is defending the position.
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 a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura but DeSilva is defending well.
DeSilva is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit trying to advance position but DeSilva counters by regaining guard.
Bangsit preventing the sweep.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bangsit drops back looking for a leg! DeSilva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeSilva manages to kick Bangsit off! Bangsit jumps back into DeSilva's guard.
DeSilva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeSilva can't keep his opponent in guard - Bangsit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeSilva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bangsit is working for a kimura but DeSilva is defending it quite comfortably.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Bangsit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bangsit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bangsit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DeSilva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bangsit sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but DeSilva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
DeSilva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DeSilva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bangsit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bangsit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit in side control, throwing shots but DeSilva defends.
Bangsit swings around for an armbar but DeSilva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bangsit's guard.
DeSilva is looking to stand up but Bangsit won't let him.
Bangsit can't keep his opponent in guard - DeSilva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bangsit trying to hold on to DeSilva's head to control him but DeSilva postures up.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Bangsit is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andy Bangsit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilva lands with an uppercut that bounces Bangsit off the cage and back into range.
Bangsit moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by DeSilva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeSilva throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bangsit.
Bangsit with a poor takedown
and DeSilva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangsit blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
Nice defenses there by Bangsit.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but DeSilva is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangsit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeSilva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the head.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeSilva takes a swing at Bangsit's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva tries to work over Bangsit's front leg with a kick but Bangsit checks it.
Bangsit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Bangsit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by DeSilva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from DeSilva misses its intended target.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but DeSilva is quick to defend against it.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a head kick.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bangsit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeSilva - the referee stops the clock and Bangsit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeSilva. Bangsit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva catches Bangsit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangsit moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSilva lands a nice looking body kick.
Bangsit tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangsit manages to avoid it.
Bangsit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeSilva did well to prevent Bangsit getting side control.
Andy Bangsit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bangsit wants to work for an arm triangle but DeSilva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeSilva is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
DeSilva is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva pushes Bangsit off looking to stand but Bangsit dives back in and keeps control.
Bangsit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit!
Andy Bangsit retains his light heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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