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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Buhler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Vand Der Weil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vand Der Weil has chosen 2Pac - Watch Ya Mouth as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marco Buhler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Buhler
vs
Vand Der Weil

174 cm
18
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Buhler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexei Vand Der Weil!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buhler throws a sloppy head kick and Vand Der Weil moves out of range easily.
Vand Der Weil takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Buhler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buhler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buhler throws a shot to the body.
Buhler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vand Der Weil.
Buhler is looking to counter with a body kick.
Buhler misses with a head kick.
Vand Der Weil moves out of range of the body kick from Buhler.
Buhler misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vand Der Weil shoots in but Buhler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vand Der Weil takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Alexei Vand Der Weil has been cut.
Vand Der Weil darts in looking for a takedown but Buhler gets double underhooks and turns Vand Der Weil into the cage.
Marco Buhler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Vand Der Weil.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Buhler

and Vand Der Weil counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Vand Der Weil drops back looking for a leg! Buhler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buhler manages to kick Vand Der Weil off! Vand Der Weil jumps back into Buhler's guard.
Vand Der Weil is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vand Der Weil's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vand Der Weil wants to control from the top but Buhler keeps moving.

Vand Der Weil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vand Der Weil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vand Der Weil drops back looking for a leg! Buhler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buhler manages to kick Vand Der Weil off! Vand Der Weil jumps back into Buhler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vand Der Weil pushing down on Buhler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Buhler is staying active underneath Vand Der Weil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Vand Der Weil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buhler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vand Der Weil.

Vand Der Weil seems to be working for a kimura but Buhler defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vand Der Weil trying to pass the guard but Buhler defending well.

Vand Der Weil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buhler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vand Der Weil.
Vand Der Weil is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Vand Der Weil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexei Vand Der Weil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buhler, right into the meat.
Buhler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vand Der Weil's head.
Alexei Vand Der Weil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vand Der Weil staying out of range there.
And Vand Der Weil tries to counter it with a takedown but Buhler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buhler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vand Der Weil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vand Der Weil blocks a head kick by Buhler.
Vand Der Weil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buhler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buhler. Vand Der Weil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buhler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhler tries a head kick but it misses.

Vand Der Weil shoots in and gets a takedown into Buhler's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vand Der Weil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buhler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vand Der Weil trying to control the position from guard on top but Buhler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vand Der Weil drops back looking for a leg! Buhler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buhler manages to kick Vand Der Weil off! Vand Der Weil jumps back into Buhler's guard.
Buhler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vand Der Weil is one step ahead there.
Buhler trying to control the position.
Buhler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Vand Der Weil drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Vand Der Weil seems to have locked his on tight now - Buhler screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Vand Der Weil, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexei Vand Der Weil!
Alexei Vand Der Weil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

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