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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Evan Decon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Bikermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Master of Puppets. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 cm
26
130 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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171 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Decon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Bikermann! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bikermann fails to land the takedown. A slow jab from Decon misses its intended target. Decon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decon leaves Bikermann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bikermann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Decon circles away. Evan Decon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Bikermann. Decon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bikermann is trying to defend but Decon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Bikermann tries to roll over but Decon keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decon throwing shots but Bikermann is blocking nicely. Decon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Decon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bikermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bikermann is trying to maintain the position but Decon is very close to passing his half guard. Decon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Decon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Decon is thwarting Bikermann's attempts to control the position. Decon wants to advance to full mount but Bikermann doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Decon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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. Decon stays in close to Bikermann's body and controls the position. Bikermann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Decon is aware though and is defending well. Bikermann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Decon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Decon preventing the sweep. Bikermann is trying to keep Decon in close.
Decon slips nicely into half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Decon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Decon controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Decon lands a nice shot to the head. Bikermann wants to hold on but Decon pushes him away. Decon looking to control and managing it successfully. Decon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Decon working for a guillotine from mount but Bikermann is in no mood to give up. Bikermann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Decon stops Bikermann from getting back to his feet.
Decon moves into full mount! Bikermann won't be happy about that! Decon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bikermann is working to get back to half guard.
Decon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Decon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Decon lands a big elbow. Decon is working for a guillotine from mount but Bikermann frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Decon controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Decon dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bikermann closes the distance and clinches up with Decon, looking for a takedown. Bikermann pushes Decon against the cage but Decon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Decon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bikermann.
No luck for Bikermann with that takedown attempt. Bikermann shoots in but Decon avoids the takedown attempt easily. Decon attempts a counter takedown but Bikermann avoids it well and moves away. Evan Decon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Bikermann. Decon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bikermann goes for a double leg but Decon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Decon continues to drive forward. Decon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bikermann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Decon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Bikermann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bikermann postures up in Decon's guard and throws a big left but Decon blocks it. Bikermann is breathing heavily. Decon pulls Bikermann in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Decon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bikermann is one step ahead there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Decon is on top in guard.
Decon stands and throws Bikermann's legs to the side, diving into side control. Bikermann is trying to escape the position but Decon is controlling the position. Bikermann wants to control but Decon postures up. Bikermann is letting Decon control him for a moment. Bikermann trying his best to control but Decon has mounted him. Decon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bikermann is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Decon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bikermann is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Decon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Decon landing strikes from the mount and Bikermann is in trouble! Decon controlling his opponent. Decon'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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Decon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Decon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bikermann is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Decon has taken his back.
Decon looking for the RNC. Bikermann tries to escape but Decon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Bikermann is trying to roll into a better position but Decon has get a rear naked choke and Bikermann is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evan Decon! A victorious Evan Decon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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