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EFC DeSilva vs Bang PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Dos Santos (ranked 3030 p4p, 376 weight class) and Wooden Pencil (ranked 2009 p4p, 268 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Roots Bloody Roots. Pencil comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Full Retard kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Oscar Dos Santos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wooden Pencil!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pencil misses with a right hand
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pencil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pencil throws a big shot that misses.
Pencil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dos Santos sets himself, and Pencil steps forward looking for the clinch! Dos Santos avoids it this time.
Oscar Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pencil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pencil thows a leg kick but Dos Santos checks it
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pencil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pencil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Santos throws a big counter combination but Pencil scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Pencil lands.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut
and Pencil counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos pushes Pencil away with a front kick.
Pencil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pencil slips a jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pencil misses with a low kick.
Dos Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dos Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been informed that Pencil has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Pencil moves away and avoids it.
Pencil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pencil cracks Dos Santos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pencil has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dos Santos to stand back up!
Oh Dos Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pencil misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dos Santos misses its target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pencil.
Dos Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Santos darts in and clinches Pencil up against the cage.
Pencil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pencil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Pencil.
Pencil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pencil thows a leg kick but Dos Santos checks it
and Dos Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos slips under a jab from Pencil.
Dos Santos thumps Pencil with a low kick.
Dos Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pencil misses with the combination.
Pencil throws a looping overhand right but Dos Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Dos Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Pencil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pencil checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencil throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Pencil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Santos lands a high kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Dos Santos blocks the leg kick.
Pencil misses with an uppercut.
Pencil looks to land a right hand but Dos Santos moved out of range.
Dos Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wooden Pencil will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dos Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dos Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pencils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pencil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dos Santos misses with a low kick.
Pencil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pencil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pencil keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pencil! But no joy.
Oscar Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos feints and then cracks Pencil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pencil down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Pencil moves away
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pencil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pencil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos throws out a loose jab but Pencil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pencil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pencil is rocked!
Pencil throws a head kick that misses.
Pencil is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Santos finish him?
Pencil misses with a two punch combination.
Pencil seems to have recovered his senses.
Dos Santos walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pencil drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dos Santos swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pencil's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Dos Santos!
After winning the bout, Oscar Dos Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Clough (ranked 3482 p4p, 154 weight class) and Andy Holol (ranked 3182 p4p, 139 weight class). Andy Holol will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Clough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Holol!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holol gets tackled into the cage by Clough. Clough maintains the clinch.
Holol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holol.
Holol looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Clough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Clough - that landed with a thud.
Clough lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clough lands a body punch.
Clough lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clough lands a nice shot to the body.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clough is working Holol over against the cage.
Clough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holol backwards.
Clough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holol backwards.
Clough throws a big uppercut that drops Holol! More strikes from Clough and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Holol lies dazed against the cage as Clough celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Clough!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Mano (ranked 2991 p4p, 396 weight class) and Jimmy Henderson (ranked 2219 p4p, 309 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Mano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Jimmy Henderson has been cut.
Mano swinging wildly here.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mano tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Mano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mano shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Mano tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mano defends it well.
Mano misses with an uppercut.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Mano avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is controlling Mano's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mano misses with a head shot. Henderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mano.
Henderson controlling Mano's posture.
Henderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Mano from controlling successfully.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mano throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mano can't keep his opponent in guard - Henderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mano wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Mano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Mano is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mano is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henderson decides to return to a standing position.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Jimmy Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mano pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Henderson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mano is on him like a limpet, forcing Henderson back against the cage.
Mano throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mano.
Mano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mano misses with the head strike.
A short left from Mano.
Mano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mano misses with an uppercut
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson slips under a jab from Mano.
Mano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Mano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mano misses with a straight left.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mano misses with the combination.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Mano fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mano throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mano is breathing heavily.
Mano missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mano wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
As Mano backs off Henderson throws a huge counter combo but Mano manages to avoid it all.
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 Hugo Mano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Henderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mano misses with a few strikes there.
Mano misses with a left hand
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Mano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mano lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mano throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Hugo Mano is winning the standup battle so far.
Mano misses with a wild combination.
Mano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hugo Mano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mano with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a three punch combo that has Mano backing up. Mano nods at Henderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Mano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mano misses with a straight right.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mano throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mano's guard.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Mano is defending well.
Mano manages to get to full guard.
Henderson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mano keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Jimmy Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
Mano throws a big right hand that misses.
Mano throws a big right hand that misses.
Mano wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Mano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mano throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mano is retaining full guard.
Mano is working an open guard so Henderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson defending well as Mano loads up on a big left hand.
As Mano backs off Henderson throws a huge counter combo but Mano manages to avoid it all.
Mano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mano shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mano misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Mano just misses with a punch to the body.
Mano misses with a looping left.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mano doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mano throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mano misses with an uppercut
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Mano clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mano swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mano to keep the fight standing.
Mano lands with a short shot to the head.
Mano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mano missing with knees to the body.
Mano looking to slow down the pace here.
Mano throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Henderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mano shoots in but no luck this time.
Mano misses with a few strikes there.
Mano throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Mano.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Mano misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Mano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Mano.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Mano avoids it easily.
Mano moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Mano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Henderson jumps guard and drags Mano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson controls Mano momentarily but Mano frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mano throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Henderson is controlling Mano's posture.
Henderson is trying to keep Mano in close.
Henderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson has Mano pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Mano is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mano, into his guard.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Mano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mano manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Mano's guard.
Henderson pushes down on Mano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mano wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mano looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mano trying to control from the bottom.
Henderson is working for a kimura but Mano is defending it quite comfortably.
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Henderson prevents Mano from improving his position.
That's four 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.
Mano is pressing down on Henderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henderson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Henderson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mano screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Henderson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jimmy Henderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Jones (ranked 3621 p4p, 438 weight class) and Gokhan Saki (ranked 3674 p4p, 442 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gokhan Saki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones moves forwards but Saki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saki seems to be stalking Jones here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Jones drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gokhan Saki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wall (ranked 1961 p4p, 232 weight class) and John Blitz (ranked 3260 p4p, 353 weight class). Wall comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Blitz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall connects with a body shot.
Blitz shoots in looking for a takedown but Wall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blitz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wall. Blitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Wall.
John Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Wall circles away easily
and Wall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz wants to clinch up but Wall keeps it at a distance.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blitz throws out the jab.
Blitz throws a combination. Wall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blitz dives in and grabs Wall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wall pushes down on Blitz's head and hops out.
Wall is looking to counter punch.
Blitz with a poor takedown
and Wall counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall dips to his left and cracks Blitz with an uppercut!
John Blitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blitz throws a head kick that misses.
Blitz throws a combination that misses
and Wall counters with a stiff right hand.
Blitz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blitz. Blitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Wall as Blitz shoots in.
Blitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blitz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wall counters with a straight right hand.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Wall circles away easily
and Wall counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wall quickly recovers to half guard.
Wall's coaches at Doherty's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall is trying to control but can't.
Wall tries to roll over but Blitz keeps him under control.
Blitz wants to control but Wall is keeping him busy.
Blitz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blitz trying to control the action but Wall is working from the bottom.
Wall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blitz.
Blitz trying to control from half guard but Wall is working away.
Blitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wall wants to improve his position but Blitz is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blitz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wall is staying active underneath Blitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blitz.
Wall throwing a counter right hand but Blitz manages to avoid it.
Blitz with a poor takedown
and Wall counters with a straight right hand.
Blitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wall.
Wall jabs Blitz right on the nose. Blitz blinks but takes it well.
Wall scores with a hook to the body. Blitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blitz moves away from the strike by Wall.
Wall connects with a single shot there.
Wall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blitz has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blitz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wall finds it's way round the side to connect with Blitz's head.
Wall looks to land a right hand but Blitz moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Blitz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wall jabs Blitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blitz's head backwards.
Blitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt - Wall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Wall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John Wall is winning the standup battle so far.
Blitz shoots and misses
and Wall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blitz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blitz somewhat.
Blitz moves to clinch but Wall breaks away
and Wall counters with a left to the body.
Blitz shoots and misses
and Wall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blitz closes the distance and clinches up with Wall, looking for a takedown. Blitz pushes Wall against the cage but Wall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Wall misses.
Blitz fails with the takedown
letting Wall counter with a right hand.
Blitz is breathing heavily.
Wall misses with a straight left.
John Wall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Wall circles away.
Blitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wall.
Wall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Wall misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wall scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Blitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wall doesn't seem phased though.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Wall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wall is looking to counter punch.
Wall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitz can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Blitz misses.
Blitz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall digs a good body shot into Blitz's ribs.
No luck for Blitz with that takedown attempt.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blitz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wall counters with a left to the body.
Wall slaps away a takedown attempt from Blitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blitz fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitz tries to clinch up but Wall circles away and keeps his distance.
Wall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wall wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy left from Wall finds it's target.
Blitz is rocked!
Wall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wall throws a looping overhand right but Blitz ducks down to avoid it.
Blitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Wall as Blitz shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blitz with a poor takedown
and Wall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Blitz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wall scores with the left hand. Blitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Wall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wall dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blitz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wall circles away.
Wall throws a big shot that misses.
Blitz ducks right into an uppercut from Wall.
Blitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wall finish him?
Blitz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blitz seems to have recovered his senses.
Wall manages to break the clinch.
Wall tests Blitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wall's waist but Wall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side.
Wall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall looks to land a left hand but Blitz moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Wall. Those never looked like landing.
Wall connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Blitz tumbling to the canvas! Wall pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Blitz was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Wall!
A less than humble John Wall misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
John Blitz was interviewed post fight and said 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hocka Loogie (ranked 2079 p4p, 238 weight class) and Jamal Brown (ranked 3698 p4p, 371 weight class). Loogie comes to the cage accompanied by Spit It Out. The key to victory for Hocka Loogie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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173 lbs
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168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hocka Loogie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamal Brown!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loogie moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Loogie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Loogie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
It looks like Jamal Brown has been cut.
Brown tries to pull guard but Loogie won't allow it.
Loogie lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loogie.
That has opened up Jamal Brown's cut even more.
Loogie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loogie closes the distance and clinches.
Loogie lands a nice elbow.
Brown is rocked!
The cut above Jamal Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown looks winded!
Loogie just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Loogie finish him?
Loogie misses with a knee to the head.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Loogie walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Loogie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loogie lands a knee to the head.
Jamal Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Loogie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Loogie landing knees to the body.
Loogie lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jamal Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hocka Loogie!
Hocka Loogie was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anti Half Assed (ranked 2294 p4p, 258 weight class) and Henry Armstrong (ranked 2630 p4p, 284 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Half Assed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Half Assed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Good body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Half Assed.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Half Assed jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Half Assed around his waist. Half Assed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Armstrong.
Half Assed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Half Assed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Half Assed.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
Half Assed gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Half Assed lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut.
Half Assed avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Half Assed gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Half Assed.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armstrong is rocked!
Half Assed managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
A short uppercut from Half Assed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Half Assed.
Armstrong looks winded!
Half Assed lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
A hook to the body from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Half Assed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Half Assed lands a big right hand that drops Armstrong! The killer instinct kicks in and Half Assed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Half Assed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mujahid Jackson (ranked 1690 p4p, 234 weight class) and Mohammed Ali (ranked 3741 p4p, 441 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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185 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mujahid Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Ali!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Ali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali at a distance.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson jabs Ali right on the nose. Ali blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Ali with an uppercut!
Ali is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ali up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Jackson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ali's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mujahid Jackson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mujahid Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160's logo in front of the cameras.
Mohammed Ali spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry to the fans who came out today to support me,i'm sorry i let you down today,but mark my words i'm gonna come back stronger than ever and this defeat will only make stronger'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Harden (ranked 796 p4p, 115 weight class) and James Steel (ranked 2791 p4p, 351 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Harden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Harden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel darts in looking for a takedown but Harden gets double underhooks and turns Steel into the cage.
Harden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Harden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harden throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Harden counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel.
Harden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harden circles away.
James Harden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel misses with a takedown
enabling Harden to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel blocks a jab.
Harden misses with a head kick.
Harden throws a leg kick
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harden lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel with the counter takedown but Harden avoids it easily.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Harden.
Harden fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harden manages to avoid it.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harden throws a leg kick
and Steel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harden is just riding it out for now. Steel eventually gives up the hold.
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harden sees it coming and defends easily.
Harden trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harden sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Harden trying to control here.
Harden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.
Steel is looking for submissions but instead, Harden has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harden being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harden wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Harden is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steel passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harden is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Harden is looking to improve his position.
Harden wants to control but Steel passes into side.
Steel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harden, who protects the arm well.
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 James Harden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steel throws the left hand but Harden avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harden with a hook.
Harden throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Steel has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Steel looking to secure an arm triangle but Harden defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden regains half guard.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Harden is working away.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel moves nicely into side control.
Harden wants to control but Steel postures up.
Steel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harden!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel working for a guillotine from mount but Harden is in no mood to give up.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Harden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harden because Steel loaded up on that one.
Harden is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel lands a nice shot to the head.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling from mount.
Steel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Harden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Steel is looking to work his way around to Harden's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel looking to control but Harden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel wants to finish this one by submission but Harden is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steel.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel tries to control but Harden wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Harden to take his back!
Steel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The crowd cheers as Harden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Harden lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Harden as Steel shoots in.
Harden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harden to the ground. Steel is now in Harden's guard.
Harden is looking to stand back up but Steel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Harden defending well.
Harden trying to control but Steel postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel is trying to control. Harden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harden avoid being mounted?
Steel is looking to advance position but Harden won't allow it.
Steel is keen to just control but Harden is a slippery customer.
Steel trying to control from Harden's half guard. Harden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steel trying to control but Harden is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harden throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Harden misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steel is defended easily by Harden.
Steel defending well as Harden loads up on a big left hand.
Harden throws a body shot but no joy.
James Harden is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel tries to clinch but Harden moves out of range.
Harden throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel checks it well.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Harden swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Harden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harden loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
James Harden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steel prevents Harden from improving his position.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Harden is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harden is doing well to control the position and prevent Steel from advancing to side control.
Harden is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Harden is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel stops Harden from getting back to his feet.
James Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harden tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Harden.
I think Harden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Harden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 592 p4p, 92 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 1360 p4p, 208 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
6 - 1 - 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
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Bang blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
Bang shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeSilva's waist but DeSilva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from DeSilva misses the target.
Bang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeSilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeSilva sees it coming and defends easily.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but DeSilva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeSilva is looking to improve his position.
DeSilva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
DeSilva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bang throwing shots but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bang lands in his opponent's guard.
Bang preventing the sweep.
DeSilva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang.
Bang throws a big right hand that misses.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang prevents DeSilva from getting back to his feet.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DeSilva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DeSilva has escaped and now he's on top!
DeSilva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSilva is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSilva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSilva content to stall in guard here.
DeSilva preventing the sweep.
DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSilva stands up from Bang's guard - DeSilva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang dives in and grabs DeSilva's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeSilva pushes down on Bang's head and hops out.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
Bang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeSilva is trying to control but can't.
Bang is working for a kimura but DeSilva is defending it quite comfortably.
Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard.
Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miro Bang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bang wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSilva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva pushes Bang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bang is trying to pull guard but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
DeSilva tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva is looking to clinch.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by DeSilva misses
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang avoids a kick to the body.
Bang tries to counter with a clinch but DeSilva shakes him off and moves away.
DeSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bang shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bang avoids the body shot from DeSilva.
Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeSilva swivels and escapes.
DeSilva slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang wants to clinch up but DeSilva keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
Bang checks a leg kick nicely.
DeSilva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Bang with the counter takedown but DeSilva avoids it easily.
Bang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang clinches up with DeSilva and pushes him back against the cage.
Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeSilva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
Bang avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to clinch up.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeSilva as he avoids it easily.
DeSilva throws a quick counter head kick but Bang was just out of range.
Bang clinches up with DeSilva and pushes him back against the cage.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva clinches up with Bang and pushes him back against the cage.
Bang takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bang has clasped his hands together around DeSilva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
DeSilva bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
DeSilva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bang circles away from the clinch attempt
so Bang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeSilva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
DeSilva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva.
DeSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeSilva is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from DeSilva misses its intended target.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the body
and Bang counters with a series of strikes. DeSilva will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeSilva lands a nice looking body shot.
Bang shoots for a takedown but DeSilva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeSilva defends well and Bang ends up having to push DeSilva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang with the counter takedown but DeSilva avoids it easily.
DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
DeSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva cracks a nice hook into Bang's ribs.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang feints the counter takedown.
Bang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bang throws a big counter head kick but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva is looking to score with low kicks.
Bang slips a straight right by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Bang flicks out a counter leg kick but DeSilva steps away.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva tries to clinch there but Bang circles away.
Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeSilva defends it well.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Bang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSilva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bang counters with a shoot takedown. DeSilva fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. DeSilva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSilva smiles and moves away.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva moves into range and clinches up with Bang.
DeSilva cracks Bang with a nice body shot.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva trying to stall but Bang improves his position.
I was talking to DeSilva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeSilva is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
Bang pulls DeSilva into guard.
DeSilva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
DeSilva has managed to clinch.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang jumps guard but DeSilva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bang blocking some punches.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeSilva lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva is looking to wear down Bang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bang on the side of the head.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
DeSilva connects with a jab.
DeSilva rushes Bang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bang is trying to drag DeSilva to the mat but DeSilva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bang missing with knees to the body.
Bang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DeSilva after a bit of a struggle.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeSilva lands a high kick!
Bang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeSilva throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva avoids it really well and circles away.
As Bang backs away, DeSilva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DeSilva throws a front kick aimed at Bang's knee but Bang avoids it well.
Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
Bang closes the distance and clinches up with DeSilva, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes DeSilva against the cage but DeSilva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva is looking to clinch.
Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeSilva defends it well.
DeSilva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. DeSilva didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang pushing down on DeSilva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bang is pressing down on DeSilva's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeSilva is holding on for now.
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but DeSilva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang is working for a kimura but DeSilva is defending it quite comfortably.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but DeSilva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeSilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang.
Bang tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeSilva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but DeSilva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeSilva defends it well.
Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
DeSilva looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bang stops DeSilva from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bang is looking for a kimura here.
Bang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
DeSilva gets full guard.
DeSilva is looking to stand up but Bang isn't so interested in that idea.
Bang looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSilva seems keen to control Bang's posture.
Bang chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeSilva's waist but DeSilva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeSilva defends it well.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeSilva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. DeSilva didn't expect that.
Bang throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are working up against the cage. DeSilva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Bang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bang's gas tank.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Bang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeSilva is defending well.
DeSilva is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
Bang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Bang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeSilva is able to avoid easily.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut!
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeSilva is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, DeSilva circles away and we're back to standing.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
Bang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeSilva sprawls well initially but Bang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DeSilva wants to control but Bang is keeping busy.
Miro Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeSilva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but DeSilva defends it.
DeSilva has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bang is on him like a limpet, forcing DeSilva back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeSilva prevents it.
Bang goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeSilva prevents it.
Bang fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by DeSilva there.
Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva avoids it really well and circles away.
DeSilva wants to land a leg kick but Bang is out of range.
Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
Bang shoots in for a double leg but DeSilva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeSilva has managed to clinch.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSilva tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.
Bang tries to keep at a distance but DeSilva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bang drags the fight down to the ground.
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
DeSilva stands and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeSilva stands up and beckons Bang to his feet.
Bang avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bang instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeSilva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!
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