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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teke Bamalog (ranked 495 p4p, 68 weight class) and John Wall (ranked 1254 p4p, 164 weight class). Bamalog kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah. Wall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Enter Sandman. 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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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teke Bamalog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wall!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamalog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wall in his tracks.
Bamalog lands the left hand.
Bamalog throws a hook to the side of Wall's head but Wall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamalog throws a body punch but Wall moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bamalog, as that shot connected.
Bamalog lands with a hook. Wall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bamalog slips under a jab from Wall.
Bamalog lands with a shot to the body.
Wall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.
Wall throws a push kick but Bamalog slaps the foot to one side.
Bamalog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wall.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bamalog.
Bamalog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog throws an off balance right hand
and Wall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bamalog sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bamalog scores with a jab. Wall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Wall misses.
Bamalog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wall.
Wall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bamalog is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall connects with a leg kick. Bamalog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bamalog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bamalog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wall avoids the body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bamalog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wall's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a shot from downtown. Wall moves away and avoids it.
Wall throws a head kick but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wall.
Bamalog moves out of range of the leg kick from Wall.
Bamalog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wall blocks a head kick by Bamalog.
Wall ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Wall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wall misses with a low kick.
Bamalog is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bamalog lands a really nice looking cross but Wall seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
Sloppy strikes from Wall. Those never looked like landing.
Bamalog connects with a nice looking jab.
Wall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall throws the kick towards the body but Bamalog avoids it.
Wall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bamalog. Bamalog obviously looking to wear him down.
Wall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Wall tries a quick counter leg kick but Bamalog is wise to it.
Bamalog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wall.
Wall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wall throws a push kick but Bamalog slaps the foot to one side.
Wall misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamalog scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Bamalog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wall ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wall motions for Bamalog to come forward. Wall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog lands a nice shot that snaps Wall's head back.
Bamalog connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bamalog.
Bamalog looks to land a body kick but Wall moved away.
Bamalog motions for Wall to come forward. Bamalog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wall throws a leg kick which misses Bamalog's front leg but catches the back leg as Bamalog tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wall in his tracks.
Bamalog drives through and clinches with Wall against the cage.
Wall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bamalog is defending well.
Wall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bamalog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Bamalog.
Wall wants a takedown.
Teke Bamalog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wall.
Wall goes for a takedown attempt but Bamalog pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bamalog lands a head shot.
Wall swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wall.
Bamalog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bamalog scores with a jab. Wall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wall misses with a low kick as Bamalog jumps back.
Bamalog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bamalog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That kick from Wall tenderised Bamalog's leg. Bamalog is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Bamalog checks a low kick from Wall.
Wall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bamalog rather than just go for the knockout.
Bamalog misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wall swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
Wall misses with a kick to the body.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Wall is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a hook.
Bamalog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wall manages to avoid it.
Wall throws a leg kick but Bamalog moved away.
Bamalog checks a leg kick.
Wall takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Wall wants to slow Bamalog down by chopping away at his legs.
Bamalog rushes Wall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bamalog is pressed up against the cage. Wall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bamalog down to the mat. Bamalog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bamalog lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Bamalog.
Wall throws a leg kick but Bamalog checks it.
Wall moves away from the strike by Bamalog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bamalog!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wall. That's going to slow Bamalog down.
Some wild striking there from Bamalog.
Wall feints a counter leg kick.
Bamalog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wall can do to turn this around?
Wall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bamalog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wall misses with a body kick.
Bamalog scores with a leg kick.
Wall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Wall.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bamalog.
A jab from Bamalog misses.
Bamalog moves out of range of the body kick.
Wall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut. Wall saw that one coming.
Bamalog scores with a decent looking hook.
Bamalog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Wall misses.
Wall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bamalog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wall moves forwards but Bamalog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog tries to score with a low kick but Wall moves his leg out of the way.
Wall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bamalog throws a jab when Wall was well out of range.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wall.
Bamalog thumps Wall with a low kick.
Bamalog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good leg kick by Bamalog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bamalog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wall has time to react.
Wall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wall throws a push kick but Bamalog slaps the foot to one side.
Bamalog throws a shot from downtown. Wall moves away and avoids it.
Bamalog lands a nice shot that snaps Wall's head back.
Bamalog drives through and clinches with Wall against the cage.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Wall controls his hands.
Bamalog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wall misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bamalog.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Wall blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wall's elbow.
Wall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Wall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Wall.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Wall controls the action.
Wall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bamalog pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bamalog works Wall's body with a nice hook.
Wall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wall misses with a wild body shot.
Wall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A combination from Wall does no damage.
Bamalog misses with a body shot.
Wall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bamalog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bamalog moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Bamalog - that landed with a thud.
Wall is trying to push Bamalog away but Bamalog has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Wall working aggressively here.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wall's elbow.
Wall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Wall's head.
Wall can't get the takedown.
Bamalog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teke Bamalog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wall.
Bamalog lands a body punch.
Wall is breathing heavily.
Bamalog lands a body punch.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wall's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wall tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Teke Bamalog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog gets through Wall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bamalog fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bamalog tries to clinch but Wall is having none of it.
Good leg kick by Bamalog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teke Bamalog is winning the standup battle so far.
Bamalog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bamalog appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wall throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Wall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bamalog to score with a decent uppercut.
Bamalog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bamalog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bamalog lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bamalog.
Wall walks into a jab.
Bamalog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bamalog, right into the meat.
A jab from Wall misses.
Bamalog lands a nice shot that snaps Wall's head back.
Wall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bamalog.
Bamalog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wall is looking for the big counter here.
Bamalog checks a low kick from Wall.
Wall tries to score with a low kick but Bamalog moves his leg out of the way.
Wall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bamalog has managed to clinch.
Bamalog is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bamalog fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wall throws a solid leg kick but Bamalog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog scoring well with a low kick there.
Bamalog blocks the body kick.
Bamalog is looking to counter punch.
Bamalog stalks Wall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wall's face. Wall staggers backwards, shaken.
Wall misses with a kick to the body
and Bamalog counters with an outside leg kick.
Wall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog scores with a jab to the head.
Bamalog throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bamalog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bamalog throws a leg kick which misses Wall's front leg but catches the back leg as Wall tries to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Wall. Beautiful body shot.
Wall blocks a head kick by Bamalog.
Wall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bamalog's corner calls for a 1-2. Bamalog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bamalog connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wall.
It looked like Bamalog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wall looks for the body kick but Bamalog saw that one coming.
Wall misses with a kick to the body.
Bamalog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a hook. Wall ducked under it nicely.
Bamalog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wall missing with a left hand there. Bamalog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bamalog misses
and Wall counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog scores with a nice body kick.
Bamalog darts in and clinches Wall up against the cage.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamalog.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Wall controls his hands.
Wall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Bamalog.
Wall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bamalog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Teke Bamalog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wall.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Wall takes a shot to the head.
Bamalog pushes Wall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Bamalog pushes Wall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Wall controls his hands.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Bamalog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Bamalog.
Bamalog prevents Wall from breaking the clinch.
Bamalog cracks Wall with a nice body shot.
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Wall blocks it.
Wall wants to stall.
A short left from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to work over Wall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Wall controls his hands.
Bamalog avoids the elbow strike from Wall, against the cage.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Bamalog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wall or not.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wall's elbow.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Bamalog.
Still in the clinch, Bamalog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bamalog lands a shot to the body.
Bamalog lands with a light punch inside.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wall is rocked!
Bamalog scores with a shoulder strike.
Wall is still on wobbly legs! Can Bamalog finish him?
Bamalog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walls head.
A body shot lands from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog gets through Wall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wall prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bamalog has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
During a confident post fight interview, Teke Bamalog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 734 p4p, 94 weight class) and Tom Rivers (ranked 995 p4p, 131 weight class). Mirzaev comes to the cage accompanied by Killshot - Eminem. Rivers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: start from scratch. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasul Mirzaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivers.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirzaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Tom Rivers has been cut.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirzaev.
Rivers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
We've been hearing reports that Mirzaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mirzaev throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Mirzaev scores with a nice head shot.
Rivers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Mirzaev connects with a jab.
Mirzaev digs a good body shot into Rivers's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivers in his tracks.
Rivers is rocked!
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirzaev finish him?
Mirzaev needs to keep his hands up - Rivers had a free shot at his head there.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers seems to have recovered his senses.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers lands with a hook. Mirzaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirzaev.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirzaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivers lands with a shot to the body.
Mirzaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers throws a right hand that Mirzaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Mirzaev also avoids with ease.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mirzaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Mirzaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivers at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Mirzaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mirzaev.
Rivers blocks the body kick.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Mirzaev moves away and avoids it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mirzaev! Rivers is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasul Mirzaev!
Rasul Mirzaev made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Who's better!? '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Vermeulen (ranked 1362 p4p, 186 weight class) and Jakub Chlapik (ranked 672 p4p, 92 weight class). Chlapik has chosen PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hendrik Vermeulen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrik Vermeulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Chlapik!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeulen moves out of range as Chlapik strikes.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlapik.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chlapik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vermeulen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chlapik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chlapik misses with a kick to the body.
Chlapik lands a lovely overhand right.
Chlapik cracks a nice hook into Vermeulen's ribs.
Chlapik throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeulen circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters circling a little - Chlapik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vermeulen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Vermeulen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlapik throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen throws a big counter combination but Chlapik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been informed that Chlapik 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chlapik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Chlapik manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chlapik!
Chlapik throws a head kick but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Chlapik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vermeulen's head.
Chlapik scores with a head kick. Vermeulen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vermeulen avoids a kick to the body.
Chlapik throws a solid leg kick but Vermeulen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chlapik.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Chlapik manages to avoid it.
Chlapik throws a series of punches but Vermeulen avoids them all with ease.
Vermeulen defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chlapik lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik misses with a body punch
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chlapik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Chlapik misses.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chlapik throws a right hand that misses
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chlapik thinking.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Chlapik throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Vermeulen misses its target.
Chlapik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vermeulen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chlapik.
Vermeulen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chlapik thinking.
Chlapik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlapik.
As Chlapik looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Chlapik just gets out of the way.
Chlapik throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Chlapik throws a hook but Vermeulen avoids it easily.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen walks into a jab.
Chlapik connects with a right hand. Vermeulen shakes it off.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chlapik lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Chlapik scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermeulen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik looks to land a right hand but Vermeulen moved out of range.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chlapik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chlapik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chlapik misses with a body kick.
As Chlapik looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Chlapik just gets out of the way.
Chlapik throws a right hand that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Vermeulen defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermeulen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chlapik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chlapik thuds his right hand into Vermeulen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chlapik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermeulen.
Jab, jab by Chlapik - just one landing.
Chlapik cracks Vermeulen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vermeulen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chlapik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermeulen.
Chlapik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vermeulen's head backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vermeulen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chlapik - the referee stops the clock and Vermeulen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chlapik. Vermeulen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chlapik tries to land a body kick
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Chlapik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vermeulen's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik misses with a left hand
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik throws a combination that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a one-two to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vermeulen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermeulen walks into a straight right hand from Chlapik.
Chlapik scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
Chlapik throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chlapik lands a jab.
Chlapik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp right that sends Chlapik to the canvas! Vermeulen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Jakub Chlapik stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Cane (ranked 450 p4p, 64 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 589 p4p, 85 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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203 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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane misses the jab.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Experiment lV throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Cane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment lV's hands.
Cane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Cane.
Experiment lV avoids the body shot from Cane.
Despite the aggression on Experiment lV's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Cane - just one landing.
Experiment lV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Experiment lV connects with an inside leg kick.
Cane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Experiment lV's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cane is working Experiment lV over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Experiment lV looking to control.
Cane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cane chips away with some ground and pound.
Cane advances to half guard.
Cane thows a huge punch but Experiment lV dodges it nicely.
Cane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Experiment lV defending well though.
Experiment lV is pressing down on Cane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Experiment lV has his foot on Cane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cane works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Experiment lV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane throwing strikes from guard but Experiment lV blocks nicely.
Cane throws a sloppy strike and Experiment lV has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cane is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Experiment lV!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Floyd (ranked 1495 p4p, 200 weight class) and Kabala Magaluff (ranked 841 p4p, 116 weight class). Magaluff is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shalom. Kabala Magaluff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magaluff misses with an uppercut
and Floyd counters with a stiff right hand.
Magaluff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Magaluff.
Floyd cracks Magaluff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Magaluff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Floyd finish him?
It looks like Kabala Magaluff has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magaluff gets the takedown into side control.
Floyd wants to control but Magaluff postures up.
Floyd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magaluff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magaluff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Floyd to see if he's OK.
Floyd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Floyd is doing well to control the position and prevent Magaluff from advancing to side control.
Magaluff misses with a head shot. Floyd uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaluff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Floyd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaluff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magaluff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magaluff throws an elbow that misses. Floyd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magaluff's guard. Nice move by Floyd!
Floyd preventing the sweep.
Floyd won't allow Magaluff to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magaluff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magaluff keeping moving, preventing Floyd from controlling successfully.
Magaluff looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaluff, not yet.
Magaluff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd stops Magaluff from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Floyd stopping the sweep attempt from Magaluff.
Magaluff is adopting a defensive guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magaluff wants to hit a switch here but Floyd passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Magaluff there!
Magaluff wants to control but Floyd is having none of it.
Magaluff is desperately trying to improve his position but Floyd has a good base and remains in mount.
Magaluff is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff gets back to half guard.
Magaluff wants to improve his position but Floyd is controlling well.
Magaluff wants to get back to his feet.
Magaluff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magaluff wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Floyd stays in close to Magaluff's body and controls the position.
Magaluff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Floyd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Magaluff is not content to let Floyd control the position.
Magaluff tries to roll over but Floyd keeps him under control.
Magaluff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magaluff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Floyd is controlling him.
Floyd wants to control from the top but Magaluff keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Floyd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabala Magaluff'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.
Magaluff lands with a shot to the body.
Floyd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magaluff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Floyd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Floyd throws a leg kick but Magaluff moved away.
Magaluff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Floyd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magaluff ducks under a wild hook from Floyd.
Magaluff feints the counter takedown.
Magaluff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Magaluff scoring with punches from side control.
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!
Magaluff is trying to ground and pound but Floyd uses the momentary lack of control by Magaluff to regain half guard.
Magaluff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Floyd defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magaluff.
Magaluff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magaluff wants to control from the top but Floyd keeps moving.
Kabala Magaluff has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Floyd holds on and takes a little breather.
Magaluff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magaluff cracks Floyd with a solid left hand.
Magaluff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magaluff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magaluff throwing strikes from guard but Floyd blocks nicely.
Magaluff lands a couple of elbows.
Magaluff throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Floyd misses with a hook. Magaluff ducked under it nicely.
Magaluff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Floyd defends it well.
Magaluff swings widly with a right hand
and Floyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magaluff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magaluff showed some decent athleticism there.
Magaluff tries to pass to full mount but Floyd defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magaluff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magaluff working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magaluff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magaluff working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Floyd is rocked!
Magaluff wants to take a breather but Floyd is having none of it.
Magaluff working over Floyd with some ground and pound. Floyd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Floyd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magaluff lands strikes from half guard.
Magaluff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Floyd defending well though.
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.
Magaluff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magaluff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magaluff unloads with some huge strikes here! Floyd is out! Magaluff wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kabala Magaluff!
A very excited looking Kabala Magaluff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Reid (ranked 521 p4p, 84 weight class) and Akeen Coker (ranked 491 p4p, 80 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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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
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hamish Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coker slips under a jab from Reid.
Reid misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming.
Reid misses with an uppercut
and Coker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Reid is wise to it.
A slow jab from Reid misses its intended target.
Reid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reid to score with a decent uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Reid takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Reid.
Coker's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crack! A monster head kick from Coker and Reid falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Coker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lawrence (ranked 978 p4p, 140 weight class) and Tatu Kurri (ranked 1003 p4p, 144 weight class). Lawrence kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweep the Leg. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kurri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawrence sees it coming and defends easily.
Kurri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kurri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kurri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lawrence in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kurri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kurri lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurri is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lawrence is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lawrence flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kurri anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lawrence and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kurri slips an arm under Lawrence chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kurri has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kurri is squeezing on Lawrence like an anaconda would it's prey. Lawrence fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tatu Kurri!
A very excited looking Tatu Kurri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Johnny Lawrence had this to say: 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Beast (ranked 1154 p4p, 160 weight class) and Crusadius Infidellus (ranked 689 p4p, 95 weight class). Infidellus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The last stand: Sabaton. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Crusadius Infidellus!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Infidellus throws a combination that misses
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Infidellus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beast has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fresh INC in the buildup to the fight.
Infidellus lands with a shot to the body.
Infidellus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beast is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Infidellus's half guard.
Beast is trying to control the action in half guard but Infidellus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beast missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Infidellus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beast is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beast is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beast postures up in Infidellus's guard and throws a big left but Infidellus blocks it.
Infidellus has momentary wrist control but Beast slips an elbow through the middle.
Beast controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Infidellus working for a triangle but Beast defends it easily.
Beast has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infidellus looking for a sweep. Not yet Infidellus, not yet.
Beast trying to control but Infidellus is working from the bottom.
Beast is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beast makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beast wants to control from the top but Infidellus keeps moving.
Infidellus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beast is one step ahead there.
Beast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Infidellus is looking to sweep but instead, Beast has passed into half guard.
Beast lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beast prevents Infidellus from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Infidellus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beast is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Infidellus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beast scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beast controlling the action here.
Beast stops Infidellus from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beast connects with a nice short shot to Infidellus's temple.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Infidellus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Infidellus tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg.
Infidellus regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infidellus looking for a sweep. Not yet Infidellus, not yet.
Beast scoring with some ground and pound.
Beast arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Infidellus's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Beast!
A relieved looking Dave Beast thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 514 p4p, 75 weight class) and Ed ONeill (ranked 713 p4p, 98 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes tries to move into range but ONeill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Menezes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
ONeill misses with a looping left.
Menezes lands a nice looking body shot.
ONeill ducks right into an uppercut from Menezes.
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
Menezes fails in his attempt to clinch.
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
ONeill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menezes.
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
ONeill misses with a hook.
Menezes takes one to the side of the head.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
ONeill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
ONeill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menezes.
A swing and a miss from Menezes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ONeill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ONeill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menezes moves out of range of the strikes.
ONeill throws a hook but Menezes avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes has closed the distance and engaged ONeill in a clinch.
ONeill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ONeill misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, ONeill scores with a nice short uppercut.
ONeill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menezes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
ONeill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from ONeill on the inside.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Menezes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes jumps guard but ONeill stands there with Menezes around his waist. Menezes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Menezes.
ONeill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Menezes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ONeill smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from ONeill does no damage.
Menezes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
ONeill stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes jabs ONeill to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menezes throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from ONeill.
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of ONeill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Menezes wants to clinch.
ONeill misses with an uppercut.
Menezes moves out of range of the strikes.
ONeill misses with a looping left.
Menezes tries to clinch up but ONeill circles away and keeps his distance.
Menezes scores with a takedown into ONeill's guard.
ONeill wants to get back to his feet but Menezes passes into half guard.
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but ONeill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menezes stops ONeill from getting back to his feet.
ONeill has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Menezes is on him like a limpet, forcing ONeill back against the cage.
A short right from ONeill on the inside.
ONeill working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeill's elbow.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Menezes.
Menezes blocking some punches.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Menezes.
Menezes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ONeill lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Menezes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menezes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menezes jumps guard but ONeill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
ONeill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ONeill misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Menezes.
Menezes jumps guard but ONeill stands there with Menezes around his waist. Menezes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Menezes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Menezes jumps guard but ONeill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from ONeill.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menezes misses with the head strike.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Menezes.
Menezes scores with a shot to the side of ONeill's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed ONeill dominated that round.
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.
Menezes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ONeills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeill scores with a nice right hand.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt
and ONeill counters with a stiff right hand.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from ONeill.
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menezes shoots for a double leg takedown but ONeill sprawls well. He's pushed Menezes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Menezes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ONeill's waist but ONeill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menezes off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes has his takedown stuffed
and Menezes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menezes lands a jab to the nose.
Menezes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
ONeill moves away from the strike by Menezes.
Menezes throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menezes dives in and scores a takedown into ONeill's guard.
ONeill wants to stand and escape but Menezes is having none of it.
Menezes trying to control but ONeill is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill wants to stand but Menezes is controlling the position.
ONeill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ed ONeill has got the better of the ground game so far.
ONeill pulls Menezes in close to prevent any damage.
Menezes looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Menezes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes throws a right hand that misses
and ONeill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Menezes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Menezes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Menezes misses.
Nice sprawl there from ONeill as Menezes shoots in.
ONeill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ed ONeill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menezes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Menezes.
ONeill misses the jab.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Menezes moved out of range nicely.
ONeill scores with a nice strike.
Menezes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Menezes lands a jab to the nose.
Menezes slips a straight right by ONeill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
Menezes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging ONeill to the ground. Menezes is now in ONeill's guard.
Menezes wants to pass the guard but ONeill is keeping the position.
ONeill is pulling down on Menezes's head. It's preventing any offense from Menezes, at least for the moment.
Menezes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
ONeill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menezes defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes advances to half guard.
Menezes content to control rather than advance.
ONeill tries to kick Menezes off in order to stand up. Menezes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Menezes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down ONeill's shoulder. That is not cool.
ONeill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Menezes thuds his right hand into ONeill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
ONeill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
ONeill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Good shot there by Menezes.
ONeill slaps away a takedown attempt from Menezes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ONeill slips a jab from Menezes.
ONeill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Menezes moves out of range as ONeill strikes.
ONeill misses with an uppercut.
Menezes blocks a jab.
Menezes looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeill is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes throws a sloppy body shot
letting ONeill counter with a right hand.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Menezes misses with an uppercut
and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes dives in for a single leg takedown but ONeill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Menezes.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeill.
Menezes's corner calls for a 1-2. Menezes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. ONeill catches Menezes right on the button with a cross.
Menezes works the jab nicely.
ONeill with a nice cross.
A shot to the body from Menezes misses
letting ONeill counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Menezes - just one landing.
Menezes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ONeill.
ONeill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Menezes moved out of range nicely.
Menezes throws a shot from downtown. ONeill moves away and avoids it.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menezes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ed ONeill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menezes tries to score a power double leg takedown but ONeill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menezes somewhat.
ONeill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes throws a jab when ONeill was well out of range.
ONeill throws out a loose jab but Menezes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menezes looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
ONeill walks into a left hand.
Menezes takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
Menezes takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
ONeill loads up on a big right hand but Menezes slips the punch.
ONeill lands a jab.
Menezes slips under a jab.
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Menezes.
A shot to the body from Menezes misses
letting ONeill counter with a right hand.
Menezes connects with a good right hand that stumbles ONeill. ONeill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Menezes throws a hook to the side of ONeill's head but ONeill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menezes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
ONeill moves out of range as Menezes strikes.
Menezes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
ONeill throws the left hand but Menezes avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Menezes does it's job there.
Menezes slips under a jab.
Menezes looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeill is just out of range.
Menezes throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menezes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ONeill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menezes stuns ONeill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ONeill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Menezes in his tracks.
Menezes misses with a hook. ONeill ducked under it nicely.
ONeill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt.
Menezes defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from ONeill.
Menezes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. ONeill quickly recovers to half guard.
ONeill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Menezes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed ONeill.
I think ONeill has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arthur Menezes!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 54 p4p, 12 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 211 p4p, 30 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangsit shoots in for a double leg but DeSilva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeSilva throws a lazy body kick
and Bangsit counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeSilva won't be happy with that.
Bangsit is trying to ground and pound but DeSilva uses the momentary lack of control by Bangsit to regain half guard.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Bangsit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura here.
DeSilva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bangsit is working for a kimura but DeSilva is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeSilva has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Bangsit's head to control him but Bangsit postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit wants to pass to mount but DeSilva is defending the position.
Bangsit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DeSilva is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeSilva sees it coming and defends easily.
Bangsit wants to pass to mount but DeSilva is defending the position.
Bangsit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeSilva defending well though.
Bangsit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeSilva kicks Bangsit off and gets back to his feet.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeSilva sprawls well. DeSilva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bangsit gets slowly back to his feet.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva feints and then cracks Bangsit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bangsit down.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bangsit with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeSilva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Bangsit is out of range.
Bangsit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bangsit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSilva tries to land a front kick but Bangsit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangsit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva avoids it really well and circles away.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangsit moves away.
Bangsit with the counter takedown but DeSilva avoids it easily.
DeSilva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a takedown. DeSilva tries to sprawl out of it but Bangsit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeSilva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Bangsit's front leg but catches the back leg as Bangsit tries to avoid it.
DeSilva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Bangsit ducked under it nicely.
And Bangsit tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSilva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeSilva cracks Bangsit with an open hand slap.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bangsit has a takedown stuffed.
DeSilva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Bangsit blocks the leg kick.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva shows good takedown defense.
DeSilva throws out a loose jab but Bangsit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangsit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSilva stuffs the takedown attempt from Bangsit. Bangsit gets slowly back to his feet.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bangsit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeSilva throws the kick towards the body but Bangsit avoids it.
Bangsit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DeSilva to the ground. Bangsit is now in DeSilva's guard.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangsit can do to turn this around?
Bangsit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeSilva is just riding it out for now. Bangsit eventually gives up the hold.
DeSilva is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but DeSilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bangsit to get the leverage.
DeSilva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSilva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva wants to stand and escape but Bangsit is having none of it.
Bangsit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bangsit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bangsit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeSilva trying to control the position here.
DeSilva has momentary wrist control but Bangsit slips an elbow through the middle.
Bangsit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bangsit postures up in DeSilva's guard and throws a big left but DeSilva blocks it.
Bangsit is looking to work some ground and pound but DeSilva has wrist control.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bangsit is one step ahead there.
DeSilva can't keep his opponent in guard - Bangsit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bangsit is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! DeSilva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit!
Andy Bangsit is the new light heavyweight champion!
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