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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Tyrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Tyrell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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214 lbs
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Tyrell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyrell lunges at Bang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bang's hand.
Tyrell thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Bang counters with a solid body kick.
Chad Tyrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyrell stuffs the takedown attempt from Bang. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyrell avoids it really well and circles away.
Chad Tyrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrell dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bang's head.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyrell as he avoids it easily.
Tyrell misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyrell gets full guard.
Tyrell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tyrell trying to control the position.
Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyrell is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrell is keeping the position for now.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang postures up in Tyrell's guard and throws a big left but Tyrell blocks it.
Bang postures up in Tyrell's guard and throws a big left but Tyrell blocks it.
Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tyrell dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrell trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Tyrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyrell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bang has his foot on Tyrell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyrell works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyrell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyrell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyrell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bang is on top in guard.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrell is keeping the position for now.
Tyrell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyrell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang working for a triangle but Tyrell defends it easily.
Bang has his foot on Tyrell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyrell works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyrell is working Bang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyrell controlling from the top position.
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyrell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chad Tyrell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tyrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyrell sprawls well. Tyrell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang tries to clinch but Tyrell moves out of range.
Bang checks the leg kick.
Tyrell connects with a right hand. Bang shakes it off.
Tyrell leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang moves out of range as Tyrell throws a body kick.
Tyrell throws a low kick but Bang moves out of range easily.
Bang darts in looking for a takedown but Tyrell gets double underhooks and turns Bang into the cage.
Tyrell tried to counter with a leg kick but Bang avoided it.
Chad Tyrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrell throws a head kick that misses.
Chad Tyrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang misses with a takedown
and Tyrell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bang fails with the takedown.
Tyrell tried to counter with a leg kick but Bang avoided it.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Bang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyrell pinned against the cage. Tyrell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell throws a wild body kick that Bang sees coming a mile off.
Chad Tyrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyrell throws a wild body kick that Bang sees coming a mile off.
Bang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyrell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tyrell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyrell trying to control the position.
Bang is fighting to break Tyrell's control of his arms but Tyrell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass.
Bang being controlled here momentarily.
Tyrell looking to control.
Bang throws an elbow that misses. Tyrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bang's guard. Nice move by Tyrell!
Tyrell trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang working for a triangle but Tyrell defends it easily.
Tyrell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyrell has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
Tyrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyrell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tyrell landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Tyrell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tyrell slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrell lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrell fails to land.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyrell taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang jumps guard but Tyrell stands there with Bang around his waist. Bang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chad Tyrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyrell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tyrell gets underhooks to prevent Bang's takedown attempt.
Tyrell is trying to stall.
Tyrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang jumps guard but Tyrell stands there with Bang around his waist. Bang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bang blocks an elbow strike from Tyrell.
Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyrell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tyrell regains guard.
Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyrell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bang's guard.
Tyrell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tyrell lands a couple of elbows.
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyrell defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyrell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyrell lands a couple of elbows.
Tyrell landing with the ground and pound.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Tyrell from controlling successfully.
Tyrell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bang has his foot on Tyrell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyrell works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Tyrell defends easily.
Tyrell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tyrell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bang closes the distance and pushes Tyrell back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyrell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tyrell lands a shot to the body.
Tyrell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bang's defenses.
Tyrell lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Tyrell lands with a light punch inside.
Tyrell misses with a body punch.
Tyrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bang wants a takedown.
Tyrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrell digs a right hand underneath Bang's ribcage. Bang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bang tries to pull guard but Tyrell won't allow it.
Bang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyrell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tyrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Tyrell clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bang takes one to the chin there.
Bang is rocked!
A good leg kick by Tyrell.
Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyrell finish him?
Tyrell throws a powerful right kick. Bang tried to block low but the kick was high! Bang was taken right off of his feet! Tyrell jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chad Tyrell!
Chad Tyrell is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Tyrell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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