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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ananada Bunyasarn (ranked 364 p4p, 488 weight class) and Arjan Bhullar (ranked 47 p4p, 70 weight class). Bhullar has chosen Daniel Cormier - All About That Cake as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ananada Bunyasarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Arjan Bhullar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunyasarn with a hook.
Bhullar slips under a jab.
Bunyasarn 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.
A big right from Bunyasarn misses.
Bhullar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick but Bhullar moves out of range.
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bunyasarn as he jumps to the side.
Arjan Bhullar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhullar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bunyasarn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bhullar is in Bunyasarn's guard.
Bhullar working some strikes from top position.
Bhullar trying to control but Bunyasarn is working from the bottom.
Bunyasarn has control of Bhullar's left arm, preventing Bhullar from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar working some strikes from top position.
Bhullar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bunyasarn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bhullar manages to get himself to full guard.
Bunyasarn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar is controlling Bunyasarn's posture.
Bhullar wants to sweep here but Bunyasarn controlling him for the moment.
Bunyasarn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bhullar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bhullar trying to control the position.
That's two 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.
Bhullar pulls Bunyasarn in to control the position.
Bunyasarn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bhullar is keeping the position for now.
Bhullar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bhullar controlling Bunyasarn's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bunyasarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Bhullar is just out of range.
Bhullar avoids the body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn throws the left hand but Bhullar avoids the punch easily.
Bhullar darts in looking for a takedown but Bunyasarn gets double underhooks and turns Bhullar into the cage.
Ananada Bunyasarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Bhullar.
Bhullar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bunyasarn defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn scores with a jab to the head.
Bhullar defending well as Bunyasarn loads up on a big left hand.
Bhullar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunyasarn jabs at Bhullar's body.
Bunyasarn stuffs the takedown attempt from Bhullar. Bhullar gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunyasarn throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Bunyasarn.
Bhullar shoots in for a double leg but Bunyasarn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bhullar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn lands with an uppercut that bounces Bhullar off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhullar shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunyasarn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bhullar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bunyasarn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunyasarn wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn lands with a nice combination. Bhullar backs away looking to recover.
Bhullar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bhullar looks winded!
Bunyasarn thuds his right hand into Bhullar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Bunyasarn. No joy for Bhullar on that attempt.
Bunyasarn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bhullar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bhullar darts in looking for a takedown but Bunyasarn gets double underhooks and turns Bhullar into the cage.
Donk. Bunyasarn catches Bhullar right on the button with a cross.
Bunyasarn scores with a jab to the body.
Bunyasarn lands a nice hook to Bhullar's body. Bhullar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bhullar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bunyasarn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bunyasarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bunyasarn scores with a nice head shot.
Bhullar avoids the body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bhullar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunyasarn.
Bhullar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunyasarn finds it's way round the side to connect with Bhullar's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ananada Bunyasarn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bunyasarn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bhullar goes for a double leg but Bunyasarn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bunyasarn continues to drive forward.
Bhullar shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunyasarn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bhullar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bunyasarn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bhullar has time to react.
Bunyasarn scores with a decent looking hook.
Bunyasarn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bunyasarn connects with a body shot.
Bhullar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Bhullar.
Bhullar shoots and misses
and Bunyasarn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bunyasarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bhullar is trying to drag Bunyasarn to the mat but Bunyasarn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bunyasarn prevents the takedown attempt.
Bunyasarn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bhullar is breathing heavily.
Bunyasarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunyasarn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bhullar.
Bhullar prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bhullar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bunyasarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bhullar blocking some punches.
Bunyasarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bunyasarn scores with a hook to the body.
Bunyasarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bunyasarn creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bhullar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bhullar drops to his knees and Bunyasarn pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ananada Bunyasarn!
After winning the bout, Ananada Bunyasarn 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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