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Event:
EFC Dyon vs Maeda
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1# Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bang has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Bang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hammer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bang manages to mount him!
#SUB2# Bang moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hammer has worked his arm free - good work by Hammer!
Hammer taking a bit of punishment here - Bang scoring with strikes. #SUB2# Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hammer has escaped the position, nice work there. Hammer's coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hammer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1##SUB2# Bang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hammer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bang but great work by Hammer. Bang is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Hammer decides to stand back up. Hammer steps back and let's Bang get back to his feet. Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bang tries to counter with a clinch but Hammer shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Bang has clasped his hands together around Hammer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES# Hammer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Thor Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bang shoots and misses and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well. Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
#TD2# Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammer was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hammer keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass. #SUB2# Bang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hammer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bang has Hammer in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Bang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hammer uses it to pass to side control.
Hammer gets to mount! Bang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Hammer prevents Bang from getting the reversal.#T3# Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully. Bang is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SU# Hammer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #KD# Hammer lands a big head kick that sends Bang tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves Bang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. Bang fails with the takedown. Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab. Bang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Thor Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#T4# Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bang with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Bang. Bang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. 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! Hammer throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hammer reverses the position - he's now on top in Bang's guard. #SU# Hammer stands up and waves to Bang to follow him. Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Hammer misses. Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Bang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Hammer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Bang fails with the takedown. Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Bang walks into a straight right hand from Hammer. Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC# Bang is rocked! Bang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him? Bang closes the distance looking to clinch and Hammer counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Bang falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thor Hammer! Thor Hammer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EFC Ramses vs Lopez
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1# Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away. Bang with the counter takedown but Sokolov avoids it easily. Sokolov misses with a looping left. Sokolov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bang with the counter takedown but Sokolov avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Sokolov misses the target. Bang moves away from the strike by Sokolov. Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab. Some wild striking there from Sokolov.
Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Bang rushes Sokolov and presses him up against the cage. Sokolov connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sokolov lands a hook to the side of the head. Bang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut. Sokolov gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Bang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Sokolov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Sokolov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sokolov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Sokolov landing with the ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bang is on top in guard.
#REVB# Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now. Sokolov has Bang pulled in close to control his posture. Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sokolov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sokolov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there. Bang throws a strike but Sokolov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2# Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Bang is looking for a triangle but Sokolov pushes his legs off easily.
Sokolov trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sokolov passes into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bang tries to improve position but can't. Bang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sokolov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sokolov with a couple of short strikes. Bang is desperately trying to improve his position but Sokolov has a good base and remains in mount. Sokolov with shots to the head and body - Bang looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC# Bang is rocked! Sokolov cracks Bang with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Sokolov! Our winner, Konstantin Sokolov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFC Higgs vs Carsara
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1# Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bang is looking to counter the offense by Alatalo and move into the clinch. Bang ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo. Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab. Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body. #CL# Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bang with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut. Alatalo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alatalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Alatalo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang dodges an elbow strike from Alatalo.
Bang avoiding damage as Alatalo throws knees to the body.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Alatalo blocks with his arms.
Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alatalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alatalo misses with a double jab.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1# Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alatalo to the ground. Alatalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bang ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo. Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alatalo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bang 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. Alatalo throws a combination that misses #TD# and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2# Alatalo kicks off Bang and gets to his feet. Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo. Alatalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Bang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alatalo on his heels. He'll look to pass Alatalo's guard now, I'm sure. Bang passes Alatalo's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2##SUB# Bang has isolated one of Alatalo's arms. Alatalo looking to fight him off but Bang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miro Bang! Miro Bang gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EFC Diaz vs Hawtry
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1# Bang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennis . Bang 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. Dennis trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom. Bang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dennis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2# Dennis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dennis 's best efforts.#SUB# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily. Bang tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang is not content to let Dennis control the position.#SUB# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow. Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1# Dennis prevents Bang from standing back up.
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it. Bang tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg. #SUB# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Dennis seems to be working for a kimura but Bang defends the submission attempt. Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it. #SUB2# Dennis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bang is just riding it out for now. Dennis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Bang actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Bang actively working from the bottom here.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dennis trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom. Bang pushes Dennis off looking to stand but Dennis dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back. Dennis trying to pass the guard but Bang defending well. #SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Bang actively working from the bottom here. Dennis slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2# Bang makes his way to full guard, as Dennis worked for a kimura.
#SUB# Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3# Dennis advances to half guard. #SUB2# Dennis is trying to work for a kimura but Bang is defending well.
#SUB# Bang actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Dennis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Dennis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Dennis seems to be working for a kimura but Bang defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Dennis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily. Bang is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Dennis is working for a kimura but Bang is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dennis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Dennis dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Dennis throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang. #CL# Bang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Dennis manages to pull guard.
Dennis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Dennis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dennis working a defensive guard here.
Bang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dennis 's guard. #SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Dennis is defending well.
#SUB2# Dennis looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dennis is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Dennis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Dennis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# Bang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2# Dennis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Dennis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Dennis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
Dennis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2# Dennis tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control. Bang is looking to advance position but Dennis won't allow it. Dennis moves into full guard.
#SUB# Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dennis looking to control.
Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB# Bang is working for a kimura but Dennis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Bang is working for a kimura but Dennis is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3# Dennis is looking to control Bang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dennis avoid being mounted?#SUB# Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bang prevents Dennis from improving his position.#SUB# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Dennis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dennis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dennis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bang slips nicely into half guard.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dennis gets full guard. Bang won't allow Dennis to sweep him here. Dennis keeps trying to improve his position. Bang lands a couple of elbows. Bang throwing strikes but missing. Dennis can't keep his opponent in guard - Bang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Dennis defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dennis trying to control here.
#SUB# Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennis sees it coming and defends easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that second round. That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Bang tries to sprawl but Dennis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Bang punching from the bottom.
#SUB2# Dennis is looking for a kimura but Bang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennis to get the leverage. #SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dennis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Dennis wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Dennis is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1# Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dennis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dennis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dennis pushes down on Bang's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kareem Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far. Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it. #T2##SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back. Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working. Dennis is pressing down on Bang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bang is holding on for now. #SUB2# Dennis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bang is just riding it out for now. Dennis eventually gives up the hold. Dennis trying to mount his opponent but Bang defends it. The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bang can't keep his opponent in guard - Dennis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3# Bang is looking to improve his position.
Dennis prevents Bang from standing back up.
Dennis trying to mount his opponent but Bang defends it. Dennis controlling the pace. Dennis prevents Bang from standing back up.
Bang tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control. Dennis is looking to stall here but Bang recovers full guard. #SUB# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennis defends it easily.#T4# Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Bang has his foot on Dennis 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennis works his way back into a safe position though. Dennis 's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bang keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass. #SUB# Bang has his foot on Dennis 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennis works his way back into a safe position though. Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard. Dennis trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dennis looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Kareem Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dennis 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Dennis ! A very excited looking Kareem Dennis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
EFC Pulu vs Vale
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Sokolov sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Sokolov clobbers Bang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sokolov scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sokolov scores with the left hand. Bang knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Bang. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sokolov has one of Bang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Bang working away. Sokolov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Bang has an Americana. Sokolov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bang is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bang hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Miro Bang! Miro Bang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFC DeSilva vs Page
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Bang moves into range and clinches up with Lennartsson. Bang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lennartsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2# Lennartsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lennartsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bang can pounce on him.
Bang darts in looking for a takedown but Lennartsson gets double underhooks and turns Bang into the cage. Bang darts in looking for a takedown but Lennartsson gets double underhooks and turns Bang into the cage. Lennartsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lennartsson is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Lennartsson circles away and we're back to standing. Bang tries for a takedown but Lennartsson circles away easily and Lennartsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang misses with a takedown attempt letting Lennartsson counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.#T1# Bang fails with the takedown#KD2# and Lennartsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Bang toppling to the canvas! Bang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lennartsson finish him?!#ROC2# Bang is rocked! Bang misses with a takedown and Lennartsson counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bang off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Lennartsson follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bang was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lennart Lennartsson! During a confident post fight interview, Lennart Lennartsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Williams vs Page
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# Pulu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Pulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bang feints the counter takedown. Pulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Pulu moves into full guard.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulu swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pulu is trying to control the position but Bang postures up. #SUB2# Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Pulu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Pulu is looking for a triangle but Bang pushes his legs off easily.
Bang trying to move into half guard but instead Pulu has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulu is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Pulu advances position into side control! Bang is not content to let Pulu control the position. Bang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pulu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Pulu is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Pulu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Bang has a hand on Pulu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pulu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB# Pulu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bang is trying desperately to improve position.#T2# Pulu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Bang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Bang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB# Bang is trying to roll into a better position but Pulu has get a rear naked choke and Bang is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maki Pulu! Maki Pulu retains his heavyweight title! A victorious Maki Pulu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Rodriqez
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1# Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ada Izmir circles away. Ada Izmir throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it. Ada Izmir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Uzun Ada Izmir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Bang gets tackled into the cage by Ada Izmir. Ada Izmir maintains the clinch. #TD# Bang manages to pull 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. Ada Izmir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bang has momentary wrist control but Ada Izmir slips an elbow through the middle. Bang 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.#SUB# Bang working for a triangle but Ada Izmir defends it easily.
Ada Izmir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ada Izmir stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ada Izmir advances to half guard. Ada Izmir scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ada Izmir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bang's head. Bang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# 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!#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ada Izmir has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ada Izmir defends it well. #SUB2# Ada Izmir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily. Bang works his way into full mount! Ada Izmir is desperately trying to improve his position but Bang has a good base and remains in mount.#T2##SUB# Bang looking for a guillotine from mount but Ada Izmir is having none of it. Ada Izmir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ada Izmir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bang is landing with some decent strikes but Ada Izmir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Ada Izmir is looking to get to half guard. Ada Izmir slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Bang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Ground and pound from Bang. #SUB# Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ada Izmir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang. Ada Izmir moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB2# Ada Izmir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bang defends it easily. Ada Izmir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang. Bang passes Ada Izmir's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ada Izmir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bang's back! Bang breaks Ada Izmir's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ada Izmir swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Ada Izmir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ada Izmir manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Ada Izmir's guard. Bang works over Ada Izmir with some ground and pound from guard. Ada Izmir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Ada Izmir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB2# Ada Izmir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ada Izmir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Ada Izmir stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ada Izmir is aware though and is defending well. Ada Izmir lands a couple of digs. Ada Izmir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bang keeping full guard, as Ada Izmir tries to pass. #SUB# Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ada Izmir trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. Ada Izmir stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ada Izmir scoring with punches to the head and body. Ada Izmir wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uzun Ada Izmir will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ada Izmir sprawls well. Ada Izmir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet. Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ada Izmir sprawls well. Ada Izmir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Ada Izmir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bang is trying to defend but Ada Izmir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Ada Izmir is working for a submission of some sort.
Uzun Ada Izmir has got the better of the ground game so far. Ada Izmir prevents Bang from improving his position.#T1# Ada Izmir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2# Ada Izmir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bang has managed to free his arm - good work. Ada Izmir scoring with strikes to the body and head. 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. Ada Izmir connects with a nice short shot to Bang's temple. #SUB# Bang is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ada Izmir is tapping! Great win for Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miro Bang! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Miro Bang made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EFC Fernando vs DeSilva
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Montana throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Bang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Montana! Montana struggling a bit here. Montana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2# Bang is working for a kimura but Montana is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura but Montana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage. Bang is looking to advance position but Montana won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
Montana trying to hold on to Bang's head to control him but Bang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Montana wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Montana defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montana is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold. Montana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Montana gets full guard.#SUB2# Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montana dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2# Montana is sitting in close to Bang's body. Bang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Montana is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Montana is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miro Bang! After the big win, Miro Bang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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EFC DeSilva vs Bang
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# DeSilva misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely. Bang blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
Bang shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily. DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva. Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeSilva's waist but DeSilva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side. An attempted straight right counter from DeSilva misses the target.#TD2# Bang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. DeSilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeSilva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but DeSilva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# DeSilva wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it. DeSilva is looking to improve his position.
DeSilva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. DeSilva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bang throwing shots but DeSilva is blocking nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# DeSilva manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2# Bang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bang lands in his opponent's guard. Bang preventing the sweep. DeSilva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang. Bang throws a big right hand that misses. Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Bang prevents DeSilva from getting back to his feet. Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Bang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DeSilva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DeSilva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# DeSilva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSilva is aware though and is defending well. 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!#SUB2# Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSilva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB2# DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSilva content to stall in guard here. DeSilva preventing the sweep. #SUB2# DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU# DeSilva stands up from Bang's guard - DeSilva perhaps looking for a knockout. Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4# Bang dives in and grabs DeSilva's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeSilva pushes down on Bang's head and hops out. Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#TD2# Bang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. DeSilva is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2# Bang is working for a kimura but DeSilva is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. DeSilva is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miro Bang will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Bang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bang wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSilva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch. DeSilva pushes Bang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bang is looking to take this one to the mat. Bang is trying to pull guard but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage. Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. DeSilva tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva. DeSilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva is looking to clinch. DeSilva misses with a head kick.
#T1# A head kick by DeSilva misses and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang avoids a kick to the body.
Bang tries to counter with a clinch but DeSilva shakes him off and moves away. DeSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bang shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bang avoids the body shot from DeSilva.
Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeSilva swivels and escapes. DeSilva slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bang keeps the fight on the outside. Bang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bang wants to clinch up but DeSilva keeps it at a distance.#T2# DeSilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
Bang checks a leg kick nicely. DeSilva darts in and out, connecting with a jab. DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Bang with the counter takedown but DeSilva avoids it easily. Bang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Bang clinches up with DeSilva and pushes him back against the cage. Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around? Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeSilva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC# DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3# Bang fails with a takedown attempt. Bang avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to clinch up. Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeSilva as he avoids it easily. DeSilva throws a quick counter head kick but Bang was just out of range.#CL2# Bang clinches up with DeSilva and pushes him back against the cage. DeSilva lands a body punch. DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# DeSilva clinches up with Bang and pushes him back against the cage. Bang takes a shot to the head. A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Bang breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses. #T4##CL# DeSilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Bang has clasped his hands together around DeSilva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES# DeSilva bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! DeSilva misses with a head kick.
DeSilva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bang circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2# so Bang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES# DeSilva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
DeSilva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. DeSilva misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva. DeSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeSilva is looking to clinch. A slow jab from DeSilva misses its intended target. DeSilva misses with a hook to the body
and Bang counters with a series of strikes. DeSilva will be more careful next time no doubt. DeSilva lands a nice looking body shot.
Bang shoots for a takedown but DeSilva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeSilva defends well and Bang ends up having to push DeSilva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Antonio Mauricio DeSilva 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. Bang ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva. DeSilva takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses. Bang with the counter takedown but DeSilva avoids it easily. DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
DeSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# DeSilva cracks a nice hook into Bang's ribs. Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang feints the counter takedown. Bang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bang throws a big counter head kick but DeSilva avoids it with no problem. DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva. DeSilva is looking to score with low kicks. Bang slips a straight right by DeSilva. DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Bang flicks out a counter leg kick but DeSilva steps away. DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva tries to clinch there but Bang circles away.
Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeSilva defends it well. DeSilva misses with a body shot.
#T2# DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Bang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. DeSilva throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Bang counters with a shoot takedown. DeSilva fights it but they end up in guard. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. DeSilva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSilva smiles and moves away.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# DeSilva moves into range and clinches up with Bang. DeSilva cracks Bang with a nice body shot. DeSilva lands an uppercut. DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. DeSilva throws a head punch that misses. DeSilva trying to stall but Bang improves his position.
I was talking to DeSilva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeSilva is defending well. With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3# DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch. Bang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A hook to the body from DeSilva.
#TD2# Bang pulls DeSilva into guard.
#SU# DeSilva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL# DeSilva has managed to clinch.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards. Bang jumps guard but DeSilva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bang blocking some punches.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch. Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far. DeSilva lands with a right to the head. Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4# 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!#BC2# Bang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. DeSilva is looking to wear down Bang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bang tries to counter by closing the distance. DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bang on the side of the head. DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva. DeSilva throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
DeSilva connects with a jab.#CL# DeSilva rushes Bang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bang is trying to drag DeSilva to the mat but DeSilva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bang missing with knees to the body.
Bang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DeSilva after a bit of a struggle. #BC# DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. DeSilva slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# DeSilva lands a high kick!
Bang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. DeSilva throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot. Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva avoids it really well and circles away. As Bang backs away, DeSilva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. DeSilva throws a front kick aimed at Bang's knee but Bang avoids it well. Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva. Bang closes the distance and clinches up with DeSilva, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes DeSilva against the cage but DeSilva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. DeSilva is looking to clinch. Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeSilva defends it well. DeSilva gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. DeSilva didn't expect that. #T1# Bang pushing down on DeSilva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Bang is pressing down on DeSilva's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeSilva is holding on for now. #SUB2# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but DeSilva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Bang is working for a kimura but DeSilva is defending it quite comfortably.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but DeSilva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. DeSilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. Bang tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeSilva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# DeSilva looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but DeSilva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeSilva defends it well. #SUB2# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
DeSilva looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##SUB2# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt. DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bang stops DeSilva from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2# Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura here.
Bang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
DeSilva gets full guard. DeSilva is looking to stand up but Bang isn't so interested in that idea. Bang looking to pass the guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! DeSilva seems keen to control Bang's posture. Bang chips away with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeSilva's waist but DeSilva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side. DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva. Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeSilva defends it well. DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. DeSilva gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. DeSilva didn't expect that. Bang throwing strikes but missing. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. DeSilva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. DeSilva digs a right hand into Bang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bang's gas tank. Bang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from DeSilva. Bang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeSilva is defending well. DeSilva is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
Bang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Bang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeSilva is able to avoid easily. DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range. DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva. DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy. DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut! DeSilva misses with a low kick. DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2# Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeSilva is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, DeSilva circles away and we're back to standing. Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#TD2# Bang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeSilva sprawls well initially but Bang persists and gets the takedown into half guard. DeSilva wants to control but Bang is keeping busy.
Miro Bang has got the better of the ground game so far. DeSilva keeps control of the position for the meantime. Bang trying to mount his opponent but DeSilva defends it. #ES# DeSilva has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bang is on him like a limpet, forcing DeSilva back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Bang goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeSilva prevents it.
Bang goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeSilva prevents it.
Bang fails to pull guard.
#T3##BC# DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Decent striking displayed by DeSilva there. Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva avoids it really well and circles away. DeSilva wants to land a leg kick but Bang is out of range. Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
Bang shoots in for a double leg but DeSilva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# DeSilva has managed to clinch.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang. #BC# DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSilva tries to clinch up.#T4# Bang moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.#CL# Bang tries to keep at a distance but DeSilva has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Bang drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2# Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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! DeSilva stands and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU# DeSilva stands up and beckons Bang to his feet. Bang avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Bang instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round. I think DeSilva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva! Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
EFC Harden vs Pato
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Bang defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand. #TD# Bang shoots in and bounces Sykk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Bang looking to pass the guard. Bang postures up in Sykk's guard and throws a big left but Sykk blocks it. Sykk is adopting a defensive guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sykk trying to keep a closed guard but Bang is proving a slippery customer.
Sykk trying to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang postures up.
#SUB# Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1# Sykk is trying to keep Bang in close.
Bang with a nice head shot there. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sykk is keeping the position for now. Bang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bang lands some shots froms side control. The strikes coming from Bang are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Bang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sykk wants to control but Bang postures up.#SUB# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sykk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Bang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sykk some visible discomfort.
#T2##SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sykk has escaped the position, nice work there. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sykk has one of Bang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Sykk is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Bang tries for a kimura but Sykk is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The strikes coming from Bang are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Bang working away.#SUB# Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Sykk is defending well. Sykk can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Bang in side control, throwing shots but Sykk defends. You can see the frustration on Sykk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sykk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Sykk struggling a bit here.#SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Bang throws an elbow but Sykk slips to the side and avoids it well. Sykk struggling a bit here. Bang looks up at the clock and then as Sykk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4# Sykk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sykk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Sykk can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sykk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Bang grinds an elbow into Sykk's temple. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bang moves away from the strike by Sykk. Bang moves in looking to clinch but Sykk pushes him off. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bang, right into the meat.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sykk throws a big shot that misses. Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang tries to counter with a takedown but Sykk is quick to defend against it. Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice defenses there by Bang. Sykk cracks Bang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sykk misses with a few strikes there.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykk can do to turn this around? Sykk takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sykk, right into the meat.
#TD# Sykk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bang to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1# Sykk looking to control.
Sykk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sykk looking to control.
Bang passes into half guard. Bang wants to pass to mount but Sykk is defending the position. Bang is working hard here to advance position. Bang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miro Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sykk trying to control but Bang postures up.
#T2##SUB# Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sykk is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Sykk is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Sykk wants to control but Bang is keeping busy.
#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura here.
#T3# Sykk trying to control but Bang postures up.
#SUB# Bang looking for a submission but Sykk manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bang throws a big elbow that misses. Bang wants to pass the guard but Sykk is keeping the position.#SUB2# Sykk has his foot on Bang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bang works his way back into a safe position though. Sykk pulls Bang in close to prevent any damage. Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang 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. Bang throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sykk's head. Bang postures up.
Bang is in close to Sykk's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bang postures up in Sykk's guard and throws a big left but Sykk blocks it. Bang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bang looks up at the clock and then as Sykk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bang working away.#SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sykk, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Bang tries for a kimura but Sykk is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that second round. That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing. A big right from Sykk misses. Bang attempts a counter takedown but Sykk avoids it well and moves away. A low kick from Bang is predictable there and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Bang clinches up against the cage.#TD# Bang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sykk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Sykk trying to control the position but Bang manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB# Sykk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bang. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Sykk biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. Sykk just trying to survive but Bang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB# Bang working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB# Bang tightening his grip on Sykk, looking for the choke. #T1# Bang keeps control of the position as Sykk tries to break free.
#SUB# Bang looking to break Sykk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sykk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Bang avoiding Sykk 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB# Bang is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sykk has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Sykk trying to control the position but Bang manages to sink in the hooks. Sykk is really stuck here.
Sykk surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB# Bang is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sykk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2##SUB# Sykk showing good submission defense here.
Sykk just trying to survive but Bang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB# Bang looking for the choke but no joy. Sykk trying to control the hands but Bang breaks the grip. #SUB# Bang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB# Bang looking for the RNC. #SUB# Bang looking for the choke from the back. #SUB# Sykk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bang is not going to allow Sykk to sit and survive in this position. Asmund Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB# Bang working for a choke but Sykk reverses nicely into Bang 's guard. Sykk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Bang is looking for a triangle here but Sykk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bang tries to buck Sykk off but Sykk is having none of it. Bang is trying to escape the position but Sykk is controlling the position. Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Sykk tries to score with some ground and pound. Bang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Sykk working the ground and pound but Bang is defending the strikes. Bang is looking to reverse the position. Sykk just content to control the position. Sykk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Sykk landing a few strikes. Sykk is putting a hurting on Bang here, landing some big shots from side control. Sykk working the ground and pound from side control. Bang tries to bench press Sykk off him but Sykk keeps the position. Miro Bang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bang tries to strike but it doesn't land. Bang is trying to control Sykk's posture but Sykk avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! Miro Bang showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Bang! Miro Bang gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EFC Bang vs Okunaba
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1# Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Okunaba throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.#CL# Bang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head. Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okunaba stops a takedown attempt from Bang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bang has Okunaba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Okunaba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang prevents a body shot from Okunaba. Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang. Bang looking for a takedown. Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1# Okunaba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bang blocks it with crossed arms. Okunaba lands a good knee to the midsection. Bang won't want to take too many of those. Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang. A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba. Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD# Bang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bang manages to end up in side control.#SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okunaba, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okunaba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okunaba tries to improve position but can't. #SUB# Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okunaba, who protects the arm well. #T2# Okunaba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Okunaba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Okunaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Okunaba keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okunaba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Okunaba struggling a bit here.#T3# Okunaba is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Okunaba wants to control but Bang postures up. The ground and pound from Bang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Okunaba stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Okunaba tries to bench press Bang off him but Bang keeps the position. Bang in side control lands a decent elbow. Bang throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Okunaba wants to control but Bang postures up.#T4# Okunaba tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bang cracks Okunaba with an elbow. That is naaassty. Okunaba is looking to regain half guard here but Bang keeps moving and retains side control. Okunaba wants to control but Bang postures up.#SUB# Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Okunaba sneaks back into half guard.#SUB# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Okunaba defends the submission attempt. Bang wants to pass to mount but Okunaba is defending the position. Okunaba trying to control here.
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 Miro Bang will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Okunaba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bang's face.
#CUT2# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. Bang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okunaba prevents it.
Okunaba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okunaba can turn it around. Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okunaba smiles and moves away.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch. Bang wants to clinch up but Okunaba keeps it at a distance. Good exchange - Okunaba coming out on top. Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Okunaba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Some wild striking there from Okunaba.
A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okunaba thows a left - swing and a miss! Bang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Okunaba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Okunaba has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1# Okunaba with a knee to the head.
#TD# Bang pulls guard. Okunaba passes easily into side control. Nice work. Okunaba trying to control the position but Bang is working away. Bang tries to bench press Okunaba off him but Okunaba keeps the position. Okunaba wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy. Okunaba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bang's legs. #SUB2# Okunaba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Okunaba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bang, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Okunaba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# Okunaba trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom. Bang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bang keeping full guard, as Okunaba tries to pass. Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okunaba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bang trying to strike off his back.
Okunaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now. Okunaba pushes down on Bang's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB2# Okunaba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bang sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okunaba pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Okunaba advances to half guard. #SUB2# Okunaba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Okunaba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4# Bang is squirming around, avoiding Okunaba's attempts to control the action. Okunaba wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Bang gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Okunaba seems to be working for a kimura but Bang defends the submission attempt. Okunaba trying to pass the guard but Bang defending well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Bang actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut. 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! #R3# Okunaba throws a low kick, looking for Bang's leg but Bang calmly moves out of range. Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okunaba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Okunaba swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okunaba paws at him with a jab and circles away. Okunaba throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Bang counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Okunaba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Okunaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okunaba down to the mat. Okunaba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Okunaba forces Bang back against the cage and clinches. Okunaba prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang jumps guard but Okunaba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okunaba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Bang wants a takedown.
Okunaba cracks Bang with a nice body shot. Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okunaba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch. Bang wants a takedown.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Okunaba lands a good knee to the midsection. Bang won't want to take too many of those. Bang takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
#T2# A right handed body shot lands from Okunaba.
A short uppercut from Okunaba. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Bang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Bang blocks with his arms.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okunaba smiles and moves away.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okunaba. Okunaba throws a leg kick #TD# and Bang counters with a takedown into side control. Okunaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Okunaba is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB# Bang tries for a kimura but Okunaba is defending well. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okunaba has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Bang throws a strike aimed at the side of Okunaba's head but Okunaba avoids it well. Bang tries to score with some ground and pound. Okunaba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Okunaba struggling a bit here.#T4# Bang scoring with punches from side control. #SUB# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okunaba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Bang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Okunaba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Okunaba struggling a bit here. Okunaba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB# Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Bang tries for a kimura but Okunaba is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Kenton Okunaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Okunaba 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba! A victorious Kenton Okunaba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFC Bang vs DeSilva
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1# Bang throws a leg kick that misses. DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. DeSilva throws out a leg kick but Bang moves out of range and DeSilva only half commits. Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bang staying out of range there. DeSilva throws the kick towards the body but Bang avoids it. Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeSilva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva. DeSilva misses with a low kick. Bang feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Bang tries to keep at a distance but DeSilva has taken the fight into the clinch. Bang is looking to take this one to the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bang as DeSilva tries to tie him up. Bang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeSilva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bang is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1# DeSilva scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2# DeSilva clinches up with Bang and pushes him back against the cage. Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bang can't get the takedown.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang tries to pull guard but DeSilva forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bang fails to pull guard.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bang tries to pull guard but DeSilva forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bang misses with a knee to the head. #TD# Bang pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. DeSilva sitting in guard here, content to control. Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there. DeSilva wanted to stand there but Bang had control of the position. #T2# DeSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.#SU2# DeSilva stands up from guard. Let's bang! Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSilva to score with a decent uppercut.#TD# Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeSilva was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bang won't allow DeSilva to sweep him here. Bang cracks DeSilva with a solid left hand. Bang throwing strikes but missing. DeSilva pulls Bang in close to prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB# Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. DeSilva wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2# DeSilva pushes Bang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily. DeSilva throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Bang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeSilva's guard.#ES2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. DeSilva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bang prevents a body shot from DeSilva. DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Bang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2# DeSilva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4# Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bang feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# DeSilva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangs head. Bang tries to pull guard but DeSilva holds him up against the cage and eventually Bang drops back down to his feet.
Bang blocks a body shot from DeSilva. Bang wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSilva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. DeSilva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeSilva can turn it around.#BC# Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bang, pushing him back against the cage. DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. DeSilva misses with a body punch.
#TD# Bang jumps into guard, dragging DeSilva to the mat.
#SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Bang working for a triangle but DeSilva defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Bang rushes DeSilva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short uppercut from Bang. DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. DeSilva prevents the takedown attempt.
Bang tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet. DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeSilva is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bang jumps guard but DeSilva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSilva just stands there and leans against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeSilva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bang is working for takedown but DeSilva is calmly controlling the position for now. DeSilva is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeSilva down to the mat. DeSilva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# DeSilva darts in and clinches Bang up against the cage. Nice body punch from DeSilva. DeSilva lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1# Bang takes a shot to the head. DeSilva stalling the fight.
DeSilva presses Bang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. DeSilva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A shot to the body from DeSilva misses #TD# and Bang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for DeSilva! DeSilva is trying to control Bang's posture but Bang avoids it. DeSilva is trying to get back to half guard. Bang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but DeSilva is avoiding damage well.
DeSilva tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.#SUB# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DeSilva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Bang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2# DeSilva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg. Bang 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. DeSilva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. DeSilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. Bang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura but DeSilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeSilva defends it well. #SUB# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt. Bang works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3# DeSilva is looking to get to half guard. DeSilva wants to hold on but Bang pushes him away. DeSilva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bang.
Bang throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. DeSilva is desperately trying to improve his position but Bang has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB# Bang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DeSilva manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! DeSilva tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.#T4##SUB# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DeSilva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeSilva, who protects the arm well. DeSilva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bang has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeSilva, who protects the arm well. DeSilva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bang is controlling him well.#SUB# Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but DeSilva is defending well. DeSilva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miro Bang will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride. A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva. A big right from DeSilva misses. DeSilva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bang. DeSilva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# DeSilva moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSilva circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# DeSilva gets a clinch. Bang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSilva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1# DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. DeSilva tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
DeSilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bang tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet. DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
DeSilva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. DeSilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Bang blocks a body shot from DeSilva. Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2# Bang tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DeSilva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup. DeSilva jabs Bang to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2# DeSilva clinches up against the cage. A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle. DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bang wants a takedown.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bang takes a shot to the head. A shot in the inside from DeSilva. DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
#T3# DeSilva gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2# DeSilva lands a big head kick that sends Bang tumbling to the mat! DeSilva takes a step backwards and waves Bang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Bang is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick. Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! DeSilva works Bang's body with a nice hook. DeSilva lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bang tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
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Event:
DFN#55 LaFayette vs Reilly
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1# Svensson looks to land a combination but Bang avoids it well. Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss! Svensson throws a leg kick #TD# and Bang counters with a shoot takedown. Svensson fights it but they end up in guard. Bang postures up in Svensson's guard and throws a big left but Svensson blocks it. Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang. Bang trying to move into half guard but instead Svensson has managed to sweep!#REVB# Svensson advances to half guard. Bang is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Svensson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well. #SUB# Bang actively working from the bottom here. Bang gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1# Svensson works a leg free and moves into half guard. Svensson passes the guard and advances to mount! Bang is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Svensson working for a guillotine from mount but Bang is in no mood to give up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bang gets back to half guard.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Bang actively working from the bottom here.#T2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Svensson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2# Svensson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Bang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2# Svensson is working for a kimura but Bang is defending it quite comfortably.
Bang gets back to full guard.
Bang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3# Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bang throwing strikes from guard but Svensson blocks nicely. Svensson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back. Bang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Svensson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2# Svensson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bang is just riding it out for now. Svensson eventually gives up the hold. Svensson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Svensson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bang is now in Svensson's guard. A big mistake from Svensson there, giving up the dominant position! Bang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard. 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 Miro Bang will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Svensson dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut! Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svensson avoids it really well and circles away. Svensson misses with a wild combination.
Svensson misses with a looping right. Svensson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Svensson as Bang shoots in. Bang dives in and grabs Svensson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes down on Bang's head and hops out. As Bang backs off Svensson throws a huge counter combo but Bang manages to avoid it all. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Svensson loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch. Svensson thuds a left hand into Bang's body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
Svensson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Svensson misses with a low kick. Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it. Left hook, right uppercut from Svensson. #CL# Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch. I was talking to Bang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Svensson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang prevents Svensson from breaking the clinch. Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Svensson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Svensson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2# Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming. Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svensson as he avoids it easily. Some wild striking there from Svensson.
Bang is looking to counter the offense by Svensson and move into the clinch. 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!#CL# Bang has closed the distance and engaged Svensson in a clinch.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Svensson smiles and moves away.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson. Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang slips under a jab from Svensson. Bang attempts a counter takedown but Svensson avoids it well and moves away. Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.#T3# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bang.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svensson tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svensson to the ground. Svensson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Svensson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bang backs up against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Svensson, which made it look bad. As Bang backs off Svensson throws a huge counter combo but Bang manages to avoid it all. Svensson cracks the inside of Bang's front leg. Svensson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bang. That did some damage! Svensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svensson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Svensson wants it to stay on the feet. Svensson throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. Svensson didn't expect that. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Svensson working for a triangle but Bang defends it easily.
Bang throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svensson defends well.#SUB# Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Svensson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Svensson is looking to pass into half guard but Bang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bang is in guard.#REVR# Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Bang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Svensson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bang, into his guard. #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Bang dives in and grabs Svensson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes down on Bang's head and hops out. Svensson misses with a straight right. Svensson throws a body shot but no joy. Svensson misses with a double jab.
#CL# Bang instigates a clinch. Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow. #BC2# Svensson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Svensson misses the jab. Bang avoids the body shot from Svensson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Svensson scores with a body shot.
Svensson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bang counters with a two punch combo. Svensson misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Svensson misses with a hook. Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Svensson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bang slips a jab and a cross from Svensson.
Svensson leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Svensson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Svensson breaks away and moves out of range. Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Svensson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.#T2# Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. As Svensson tries to get set, Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Svensson manages to avoid the attempt. Bang wants to clinch up but Svensson keeps it at a distance.#CL# Bang moves into the clinch successfully.
Bang prevents a body shot from Svensson. Bang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svensson just stands there and leans against the cage. Svensson can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
#TD# Bang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bang manages to end up in side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Bang swings around for an armbar but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bang's guard. Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bang 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. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Svensson drops back looking for a leg! Bang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bang manages to kick Svensson off! Svensson jumps back into Bang's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Svensson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB# Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Bang looking for a guillotine here but Svensson defends easily.
Svensson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now. Svensson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bang's guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Svensson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Svensson. Bang is pressing down on Svensson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB# Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Svensson stands and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Bang wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Svensson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Bang's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Bang is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Svensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sven Svensson! Sven Svensson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DUEL#176 Jones vs Pearson
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt. Garbutt misses the shot to the body. Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.#TD2# Bang tries to sprawl but Garbutt drives through with a takedown into half guard. Garbutt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Garbutt working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. 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. Garbutt connects with a nice short shot to Bang's temple. #SUB# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garbutt pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garbutt throws a big elbow that misses. #T1# Garbutt scoring with punches to the head and body. Garbutt sitting in guard here, content to control. Garbutt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Garbutt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Garbutt working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garbutt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garbutt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Bang looking for a guillotine here but Garbutt defends easily.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. #SUB# Bang has an active guard here but Garbutt has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Garbutt scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Bang actively working from the bottom here. Bang has hold of Garbutt's hands but Garbutt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back. Garbutt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2# Bang is rocked! Garbutt is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bang is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garbutt fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bang from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garbutt! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt! A victorious Kevin Garbutt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFN#48 Turner vs Sin
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1# A low kick from Scott is predictable there #TD2# and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. Scott didn't expect that. Bang with a nice head shot there. Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Scott wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now. Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scott dives on top into guard.#REVR# Scott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2# Bang looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Scott wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. #SUB2# Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scott passes into half guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bang! Bang working to try and regain half guard.
Scott wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bang can't escape the position.
Bang is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action. Scott is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bang is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB# Scott jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bang manages to avoid the submission attempt. Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Bang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Scott tries to move to mount but Bang blocks the move with his legs. Bang is looking for a sweep. Scott has knee on belly and moves into mount. Bang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bang is looking to escape. Scott controlling from mount. #T4# Scott looking to control but Bang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Scott slows the pace down in half guard. Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Bang actively working from the bottom here. Bang landing rabbit punches to the side of Scott's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Scott is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott. #SUB2# Bang looking for submissions off his back. 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 Alejandro Scott will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Scott scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Scott misses #TD2# and Bang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES# Scott has one foot on Bang's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Scott cracks the inside of Bang's front leg. Alejandro Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Scott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing. Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang tries to counter by closing the distance. Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around? Scott fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2# Bang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scott napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1# Scott is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well. Scott wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Bang looks up at the clock and then as Scott takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Scott is trying to buck Bang off.#SUB2# Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well. Scott is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2##SUB2# Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Scott tries to escape but Bang is in control. Scott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Scott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Scott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bang asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3##SUB2# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Scott is pushing Bang's head away, looking to escape. Bang manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2# Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Scott is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bang has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there. Scott is trying to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miro Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Bang drops his hands momentarily and Scott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A lazy body kick from Scott #TD2# and Bang counters with a takedown into side control. Scott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bang asserts his dominance and retains side control. Scott trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there. Check out the look on Bang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bang asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB2# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Miro Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Scott is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Bang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2# Bang tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well. Scott is trying to get back to his feet. Scott dodges the ground and pound from Bang.#T2# Bang prevents Scott from escaping the position. Bang working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2# Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Scott is trying to get back to his feet. Bang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Scott is defending well. #SUB2# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2# Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Scott is defending well. #SUB2# Bang swings around for an armbar but Scott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bang's guard.#SUB2# Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bang keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass. Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bang's guard. #SUB# Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scott works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4# Bang can't escape the position.
Scott controlling the pace for now. Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bang is looking to escape. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Miro Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bang 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Miro Bang! Jumping up and down and very excited, Miro Bang waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DUEL#166 Andersson vs Bang
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bang.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang. Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Andersson stuffs the takedown. Bang tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it. It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andersson as he jumps to the side. Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#CL# Andersson clinches up with Bang and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Bang drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2# Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andersson defends it easily.#SUB2# Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andersson defends well.#T1# Andersson wants to get up but he can't break Bang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2# Bang is looking for a triangle here but Andersson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU# Andersson stands up and we're back to a striking position. Bang blocks the body kick.
Andersson throws a lazy body kick and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bang tries to clinch but Andersson moves away and Andersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2# Bang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bang showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2# Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersson is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold. #T2# Andersson is controlling Bang's position as best he can from this difficult position. Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Andersson defends it. #SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well. #SUB2# Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bang thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet. Andersson is doing well to control the position and prevent Bang from advancing to side control.#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# 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.#SUB2# Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Andersson is defending well.
Bang thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Andersson trying to control here.
Bang trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well. #SUB2# Bang is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andersson defends it nicely. It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Andersson misses with the combination.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Andersson. Andersson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang fails with a takedown attempt. Andersson misses with a body kick. Bang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1# Bang moves away from the strike by Andersson. Bang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2# Bang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Andersson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bang.
Andersson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The strikes coming from Bang are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersson is defending well. Bang with the ground and pound but Andersson regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2# Andersson wants to get back to his feet. Andersson moves into full guard.
Andersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Andersson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bang controls his leg. #SUB2# Andersson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bang. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Andersson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Andersson looking to control but Bang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3# Andersson content just to control the position here. Bang is looking to improve his position but Andersson isn't that keen on the idea. Andersson content just to control the position here. Bang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2# Bang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Andersson passes into side control! Bang tries to buck Andersson off but Andersson is having none of it.#SU# Andersson decides to stand back up. #T4# Andersson throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Bang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES# Andersson pushes Bang off and gets back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bang slips under a jab from Andersson. Andersson lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming. Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andersson to the ground. Andersson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt. Andersson throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily. Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Andersson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Andersson swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Bang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bang. Bang has Andersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bang is trying to drag Andersson to the mat but Andersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Andersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersson can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
Bang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andersson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Andersson throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andersson. A right hand to the body from Andersson.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andersson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards. Good body shot from Andersson.
Bang takes a shot to the head. Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Andersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Andersson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bang can turn it around. Andersson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Andersson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1# A short left from Andersson. Andersson tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andersson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Andersson lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Andersson.
Andersson scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head. Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC# Bang is rocked! A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land. Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him? Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Andersson prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang. Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Andersson forces Bang back against the cage and clinches. Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside. Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land. Andersson lands a body punch. Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land. Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang. Bang seems to have recovered his senses. Andersson tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Andersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Andersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andersson sprawls well. Andersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet. Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Andersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt and Andersson rattles Bang with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bang tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Andersson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bang stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Benny Andersson! Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
DFN#45 Barrera vs Bang
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Bang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura but Barrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage. Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Bang in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Barrera tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miro Bang! Miro Bang very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
DUEL155
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1# Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wright lands a head shot. Wright lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2# Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Wright has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bang has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Wright lands a right hand. 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!#BC# Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang. Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat. Bang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1# Bang fails to land the takedown. A quick step to the side and Wright tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bang in his tracks. Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wright connects with the punch. Bang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well. Wright sets himself, and Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.#T2# The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2# Bang gets a takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bang winds up and cracks Wright with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bang trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it. Wright regains full guard. Nicely done. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wright looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang won't allow Wright to sweep him here. Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now. #T3# Bang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bang being controlled here momentarily. Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wright dives on top into guard.#REVR# Wright distracts Bang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wright trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bang's guard. Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bang is tightening it up a little... Wright has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wright reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wright taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miro Bang! Miro Bang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#147 Vee vs Crushman
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Bang fails with the takedown. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang. Barrera throws a body shot but no joy. Barrera lands a body shot.
Barrera throws a body shot but no joy. Barrera throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Barrera. No joy for Bang on that attempt. Barrera is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mario Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Barrera is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Barrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight.#T1# Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barrera circles away. Barrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Bang tries to clinch up but Barrera circles away and keeps his distance. Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera. Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang with a poor takedown and Barrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bang thinking. Barrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Barrera misses with a hook. Barrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barrera defends it well. Barrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2# Barrera punishes Bang's body with a nice straight punch. Bang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Barrera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Barrera jabbing away but nothing is landing. Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away. A shot to the body from Barrera misses #TD2# and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. Barrera didn't expect that. This has been an exciting period of action! Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrera has wrist control. Bang throwing strikes from guard but Barrera blocks nicely. Bang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrera is keeping the position for now. #T3# Barrera is adopting a defensive guard. Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Barrera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bang passes Barrera's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura but Barrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage. Bang throwing shots but Barrera is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Barrera defends the submission attempt. Barrera is trying to get back to full guard.#T4# Barrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang. #SUB2# Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barrera is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Barrera defends the submission attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bang is looking to pass Barrera's guard but actually Barrera recovers to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Barrera dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Barrera throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily. Barrera swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Barrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang. Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it. Mario Barrera is winning the standup battle so far. Barrera throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely. Bang fails with the takedown and Barrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bang thinking. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrera throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range. Barrera tries to land a front kick but Bang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mario Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Barrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang. Mario Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat. Mario Barrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bang is looking to chop away at Barrera's legs. Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang wants to clinch up but Barrera keeps it at a distance. Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Barrera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera. Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barrera sprawls well. Barrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet. Bang shoots in for a double leg but Barrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2# Bang scores with a takedown into Barrera's guard.#T3# Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang throwing strikes from guard but Barrera blocks nicely. Bang works over Barrera with some ground and pound from guard. Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bang throwing strikes from guard but Barrera blocks nicely. Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Bang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barrera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bang, into his guard. #REVR# Barrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barrera passes into half guard.
#T4##SUB2# Bang actively working from the bottom here. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barrera pulls his head out easily. Bang wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bang wants to improve his position but Barrera is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barrera pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Barrera dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Barrera takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses. Barrera misses with a wild body shot. Bang wants to clinch up but Barrera keeps it at a distance. A counter left hand to the body from Barrera misses its target. Barrera throws a body shot but no joy. Barrera with a hook. Bang tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Barrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bang thinking. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barrera defends it well. A swing and a miss from Barrera. Bang feints the counter takedown.#T1# Bang darts in looking for a takedown but Barrera gets double underhooks and turns Bang into the cage. Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barrera's waist but Barrera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side. Barrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Barrera throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range. Bang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Barrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mario Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Barrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Barrera is looking to wear down Bang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Bang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Barrera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bang. Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Barrera throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it. Bang has his takedown stuffed and Barrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Barrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range. Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrera throws a body shot but no joy. Bang with the counter takedown but Barrera avoids it easily. Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barrera throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range. Bang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barrera defends well and Bang ends up having to push Barrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3# Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrera throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Barrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2# Bang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barrera did well to prevent Bang getting side control. Bang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barrera defending well though. Barrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Bang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Barrera dodges the ground and pound from Bang.#SUB2# Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB2# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barrera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Barrera tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it. Bang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2# Bang swings around for an armbar but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bang's guard. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Bang has an active guard here but Barrera has managed to pass into half guard.
Miro Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Barrera showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Barrera!
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Event:
DUEL#141 Chigg vs Denke
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Bang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. As Bang backs off Fury throws a huge counter combo but Bang manages to avoid it all. A leg kick checked by Bang. Bang tries to counter with a takedown but Fury is quick to defend against it.#TD# Bang gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Fury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Fury defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang prevents Fury from improving his position.#SUB# Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fury sees it coming and defends easily.#T1# Fury is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard. Fury wants to get back to full guard. Bang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang. Fury wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well. #T2##SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fury has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fury is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3# Fury trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage. #SUB# Bang is working for a kimura but Fury is defending it quite comfortably.
Fury felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Fury wants to control but Bang is keeping busy.
Fury is looking to improve his position.
Bang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Fury keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Fury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Fury is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Bang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fury controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Fury is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bang checks a low kick from Fury. Bang feinted with a counter takedown. Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bang slips a jab from Fury. Bang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Fury. Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fury's sensitive parts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang shoots in but Fury avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bang tries to work over Fury's front leg with a kick but Fury checks it. #T1# Fury cracks the inside of Bang's front leg. Bang tries for a takedown but Fury circles away easily and Fury counters with a stiff right hand. Fury tries to work over Bang's front leg with a kick but Bang checks it. Fury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fury just manages to avoid it. A shot to the body from Fury misses letting Bang counter with a right hand. #T2# Bang jabs Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance. A chopping leg kick lands by Fury. Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Fury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A shot to the liver by Fury. Beautiful body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fury throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range. Bang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fury defends it nicely. Fury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3# Bang tries to clinch and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Fury tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bang is able to avoid easily. Fury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bang rather than just go for the knockout. Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Fury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fury raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Fury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4# Fury connects with a leg kick. Bang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL# Bang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Fury is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fury down to the mat. Fury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Miro Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fury misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a good low kick that Fury was not able to check. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fury throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Bang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.#SUB# Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fury looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fury looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fury! #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geese Fury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat. Bang shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fury swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD# Bang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fury quickly recovers to half guard. Fury tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fury has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well. Bang with the ground and pound but Fury uses the opportunity to regain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now. Bang passes Fury's left leg - he's now in half guard. Miro Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bang wants to pass to mount but Fury is defending the position. #T2# 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.#SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fury has managed to free his arm - good work. Fury is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Fury is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well. Fury wants to control but Bang is keeping busy.
#T3# Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fury has managed to free his arm - good work. Fury is looking to control Bang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fury avoid being mounted? Fury moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Bang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fury is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fury has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB# Bang has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB# Bang looking for subs off his back but Fury has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Fury looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
And that's the end of the fight! Miro Bang showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Bang! Miro Bang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#134 Arjuna vs Bang
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Bang tries for a takedown but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Bang shoots for a takedown but Arjuna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bang. Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arjuna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Arjuna feinted there with a counter leg kick. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#TD2# Bang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arjuna did well to prevent Bang getting side control. Arjuna gets full guard. Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Arjuna has wrist control. Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Arjuna is retaining full guard. Arjuna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arjuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Arjuna controlling the position. Bang throws a big elbow that misses. Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Arjuna has wrist control. Arjuna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arjuna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1# Bang looking to pass the guard. Arjuna pulls Bang in to control the position. #SUB2# Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Arjuna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Arjuna pulls Bang in to control the position. Bang throwing strikes from guard but Arjuna blocks nicely. #SUB2# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Arjuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arjuna manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Arjuna's guard. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now. Arjuna managing to control the position. Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Arjuna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Arjuna looking to control.
Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Arjuna seems keen to control Bang's posture. Arjuna'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. Bang stops Arjuna from standing up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bang throws a chopping leg kick but Arjuna manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2# Bang drives through and clinches with Arjuna against the cage.
#T3##TD2# Bang decides to pull guard. Arjuna is stalling in the full guard. Arjuna trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. Arjuna is looking to stand up but Bang won't let him. #SUB2# Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arjuna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Arjuna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Arjuna trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SU# Bang is working an open guard so Arjuna takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Bang has a takedown stuffed. Arjuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it. Bang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arjuna is landing a low percentage of strikes. Bang wants to clinch up but Arjuna keeps it at a distance. Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nice sprawl there from Arjuna as Bang shoots in. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arjuna but Arjuna pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Bang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES# Arjuna kicks Bang off and gets back to his feet.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arjuna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it. Bang shoots in but Arjuna avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Bang darts in looking for a takedown but Arjuna gets double underhooks and turns Bang into the cage. It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Bang has a takedown stuffed. Arjuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Arjuna stuffs the takedown. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Bang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2# Bang wants to clinch. A counter left hand to the body from Arjuna misses its target. Bang tries to clinch up.#TD2# Bang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arjuna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Arjuna stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB2# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arjuna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. A bit of a lull in the action here. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3# Arjuna can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arjuna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Arjuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Miro Bang has got the better of the ground game so far. Arjuna parries the strikes from Bang easily there. Bang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Arjuna to escape.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Arjuna wants to get back to his feet. Arjuna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Arjuna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bang. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arjuna takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arjuna has escaped the position, nice work there. Arjuna is looking to reverse the position. Arjuna wants to control but Bang postures up. Arjuna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bang. Bang working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Arjuna is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2# Bang tries for a kimura but Arjuna is defending well. You can see the frustration on Arjuna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Arjuna keeps the fight on the outside. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.#TD2# Bang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arjuna quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bang tries to pass to full mount but Arjuna defends it. Arjuna is concentrating on defense, preventing Bang from advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna gets back to full guard.
Bang passes Arjuna's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Arjuna is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Arjuna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. #T1# Arjuna regains full guard. Nicely done. Arjuna managing to control the position. Arjuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bang advances to half guard. #SUB2# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arjuna gets back to full guard.
#T2# Arjuna controlling the position. Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arjuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Arjuna is pulling down on Bang's head to control his posture. Arjuna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Arjuna looking to control.
Bang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Arjuna is retaining full guard. Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Arjuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arjuna manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Arjuna's guard. Bang stops Arjuna from standing up. #T3# Arjuna managing to control the position. Bang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Arjuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arjuna manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Arjuna's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bang wants to pass the guard but Arjuna is keeping the position. Bang with a flurry of punches that miss. Arjuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bang won't allow Arjuna to get back to his feet. Bang being controlled here momentarily. Arjuna controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself. Bang prevents Arjuna from getting back to his feet. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Arjuna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang.#TD2# Bang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bang lands in his opponent's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bang stands and throws Arjuna's legs to the side, diving into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Arjuna, which made it look bad. #TD2# Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arjuna was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard. Arjuna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Arjuna trying to control the position.
#T1# Arjuna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Arjuna is trying to control the position but Bang postures up. Arjuna has Bang pulled in close to control his posture. Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Arjuna has wrist control. Arjuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang. Arjuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Arjuna pulls Bang in to control the position. #T2# 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. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now. Arjuna is controlling Bang's posture. Arjuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Bang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Arjuna is pulling down on Bang's head to control his posture. Arjuna continues to stall.#SUB2# Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bang postures up.
#ES# Arjuna pushes Bang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bang has a takedown stuffed. Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3# Bang dives in and grabs Arjuna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arjuna pushes down on Bang's head and hops out. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Bang shoots and misses and Arjuna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arjuna tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arjuna to the ground. Arjuna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bang misses with a takedown and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Bang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4# Bang moves in looking to clinch but Arjuna pushes him off. Bang wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs. Bang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArjuna. Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown and Arjuna counters with a nice leg kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Bang clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R5# Bang connects with an inside leg kick. Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arjuna avoids it really well and circles away. Bang tries for a takedown but Arjuna circles away easily letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#T1# Arjuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang. Arjuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far. Bang has his takedown stuffed and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bang throws a leg kick but Arjuna moved away. Arjuna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bang has a takedown stuffed. Bang shoots for a takedown but Arjuna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Arjuna slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Arjuna as Bang shoots in.#T3# Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Arjuna circles away.
A quick step to the side and Arjuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bang tries to clinch but fails miserably and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Miro Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna stuffs the takedown. Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bang closes the distance and clinches up with Arjuna, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes Arjuna against the cage but Arjuna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bang tries to clinch up. Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Nice takedown defense from Arjuna. No joy for Bang on that attempt. Bang shoots in but no luck this time. An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target. Bang fails with the takedown letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Bang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arjuna as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight! Rama Arjuna showed his dominance in that final round. I think Arjuna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:46 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna retains his light heavyweight title! A very excited looking Rama Arjuna 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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Event:
DUEL#124 Chigg vs Wrexham
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang. Andersson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bang closes the distance looking to clinch and Andersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big left from Andersson misses. #CL2# Bang drives through and clinches with Andersson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang blocking some punches.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andersson walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Andersson thuds his shin into the meat of Bang's side.#TD2# Bang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bang is in Andersson's guard.#T1# Andersson is looking to stand up but Bang isn't so interested in that idea. Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Andersson holds on and takes a little breather. Andersson wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bang looking to pass the guard. Andersson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bang is controlling him. Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bang won't allow Andersson to sweep him here. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now. Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Andersson has control of Bang's left arm, preventing Bang from doing any damage. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bang slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2# Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andersson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andersson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Andersson won't allow Bang to get back to his feet. #T3# Bang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Bang is looking for a triangle but Andersson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Bang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andersson has passed into half guard!
Andersson content to control rather than advance. Bang is looking for a sweep. Andersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bang taking some punishment here, with Andersson in his half guard. #T4##ES2# Bang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang. Andersson misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Bang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andersson won't be happy with that. Bang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Andersson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hunter MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it. This has been an exciting period of action! Andersson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2# Bang in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Andersson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miro Bang! After the big win, Miro Bang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DUEL#119 Vee vs Hauser
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1# Bang ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.#TD2# Bang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sidious on his heels. He'll look to pass Sidious's guard now, I'm sure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sidious swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sidious swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bang slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
Sidious is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Sidious's coaches at Skulls house of pain have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Sidious might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sidious has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sidious has managed to free his arm - good work. Bang working Sidious over with strikes. Bang wants to pass to mount but Sidious is defending the position. #T2##SUB2# Bang is working for a kimura but Sidious is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura but Sidious is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage. #SUB2# Bang is working for an americana but Sidious has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bang was thinking about the submission. Bang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sidious keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass. #SUB2# Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Sidious has his hands on Bang's head, controlling the position. #T3# Bang works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bang working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Bang is working for a kimura but Sidious is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sidious is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold. Sidious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4# Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Sidious is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bang lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sidious regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Sidious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang. Bang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Sidious looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range. Bang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sidious defends it nicely. Bang tries to clinch but Sidious moves out of range. Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang blocks a jab. Bang shoots in for a takedown but Sidious shows good takedown defense. Sidious is looking to counter with a body kick. Bang avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sidious as he avoids it easily. Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#T1# Sidious lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bang moves out of range as Sidious strikes. Nice sprawl there from Sidious as Bang shoots in. Sidious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jab by Sidious. Sidious is looking to land body kicks. Darth Sidious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch. Bang with the counter takedown but Sidious avoids it easily.#T2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious. Bang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sidious was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidious slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat. Sidious misses with a hook. Bang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Sidious thuds a left hand into Bang's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bang blocks a head kick by Sidious.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sidious circles away. Sidious thinks about countering with a body kick. Darth Sidious is winning the standup battle so far. Sidious lands with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.#T3# Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab. Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sidious but Sidious pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bang avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target. Nice defenses there by Bang. Bang flicks out a counter leg kick but Sidious steps away. A head kick by Bang misses and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sidious throws a combination that misses #TD2# so Bang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bang throws a big elbow that misses. Bang with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bang chips away with some ground and pound. Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2# Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it. Sidious stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sidious wants it to stay on the feet. Sidious throws a push kick but Bang slaps the foot to one side. Bang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious. Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Sidious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bang walks into a straight right hand from Sidious. Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidious avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bang slips under a jab from Sidious.#T1# Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2# Bang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Bang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Sidious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sidious has managed to free his arm - good work. Bang lands with a punch from half guard. Sidious moves into full guard.
Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.#T2##SUB2# Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bang wants to pass the guard but Sidious is keeping the position. Sidious trying to control the position.
Bang slips nicely into half guard. Sidious avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang. #SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sidious still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sidious has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! This has been an exciting period of action! Bang tries to buck Sidious off but Sidious is having none of it.#T3# Bang gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Sidious is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Bang tries to get to full guard but Sidious has control of the leg. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sidious's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sidious's back!#SUB2# Bang has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sidious has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sidious has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bang.#SUB2# Sidious preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bang. Bang misses with an elbow to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Bang looking to break Sidious's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sidious remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Miro Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Bang looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Bang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight! Miro Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bang 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Bang! Miro Bang made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#109 Hoffman vs Johnsson
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Bang closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bang is defended easily by Arjuna. Bang shoots in looking for a takedown. Arjuna tries to sprawl out of it but Bang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arjuna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick by Bang misses and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.#T1# Bang darts in trying to clinch letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Bang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A little feinted left hand from Arjuna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. As Bang looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Bang just gets out of the way.#T2# Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arjuna tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arjuna to the ground. Arjuna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bang shoots in for a takedown but Arjuna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bang tries to clinch but Arjuna moves out of range. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bang looks for a takedown but Arjuna sprawls well. Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Arjuna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A quick step to the side and Arjuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3# Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arjuna as he avoids it easily. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bang tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bang moves in looking to clinch but Arjuna pushes him off. Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arjuna is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Arjuna circles away and we're back to standing. Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arjuna as he jumps to the side. Arjuna quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Bang tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
#CL2# Bang darts in and clinches Arjuna up against the cage.#T4# Bang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arjuna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bang misses with a takedown and Arjuna finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Bang dives in and grabs Arjuna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arjuna pushes down on Bang's head and hops out. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arjuna swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arjuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Bang shoots in and bounces Arjuna off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Arjuna pulls Bang in close to his closed guard and prevents Bang from doing any damage or advancing position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round. The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Arjuna circles away.
Arjuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang. Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. Bang misses with a takedown and Arjuna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Bang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang. Bang shoots in but Arjuna avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Bang has closed the distance and engaged Arjuna in a clinch.
Arjuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around? A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang. Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2# A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Arjuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arjuna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bang has Arjuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arjuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Bang tightens his grip and picks Arjuna up, before dumping him to the ground. Arjuna manages to land in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arjuna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Bang postures up in Arjuna's guard and throws a big left but Arjuna blocks it. Bang wants to pass the guard but Arjuna is keeping the position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Arjuna pulls Bang in close to prevent any damage. Arjuna'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.#T3# Bang cracks Arjuna with a solid left hand. Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Arjuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arjuna manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Arjuna's guard. Arjuna pulls Bang in close to his closed guard and prevents Bang from doing any damage or advancing position. Arjuna continues to stall.#SUB2# Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Arjuna is pulling down on Bang's head to control his posture. Bang postures up in Arjuna's guard and throws a big left but Arjuna blocks it. #T4# Arjuna wants to stand and escape but Bang is having none of it. #ES# Arjuna is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Arjuna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2# Bang jumps guard and drags Arjuna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Arjuna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arjuna has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arjuna passes into half guard.
Arjuna tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it. Arjuna works his way into full mount! 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU# Arjuna gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arjuna but Arjuna pushes him off and we're back to square one. It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut. That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Bang misses with a takedown The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bang fails in his attempt to clinch. Bang tries for a takedown but Arjuna circles away easily and Arjuna counters with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD# and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bang! Arjuna lets Bang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Bang is rocked! Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#T1# Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him? Bang throws a lazy head kick and Arjuna counters with a big left hand that crumples Bang! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! A very excited looking Rama Arjuna 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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Event:
DUEL#104 Staal vs Momochi
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Bang clinches up with Fury and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Bang tightens his grip and picks Fury up, before dumping him to the ground. Fury manages to land in guard. Bang throwing strikes but missing. Fury is trying to keep Bang in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bang works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bang works his way into side control. #SUB2# Bang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bang but great work by Fury. Bang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Bang works his way to full guard. Good work. Fury won't allow Bang to sweep him here. #SUB2# Bang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fury escapes and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bang is trying to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Bang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fury pulls his head out easily. Bang trying to get back to full guard but Fury takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Fury tries to control but Bang wriggling away. Bang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bang is still trying to improve position. Bang regains half guard.#T2# Fury seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Fury trying to pass the guard but Bang defending well. #SUB2# Bang has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Fury escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Fury! Bang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Bang sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bang is trying to get back to full guard. Bang pushes Fury off looking to stand but Fury dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Fury is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Fury throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bang punching from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Bang tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Fury wants to free his trapped foot but Bang is holding on for dear life with his legs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Fury is keen to just control but Bang is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miro Bang will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Bang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Fury kicks off Bang and gets to his feet. Bang fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fury thumps Bang with a low kick.#T1# Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fury sprawls well. Fury wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet. Fury half committed to a counter leg kick. Bang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fury defends well and Bang ends up having to push Fury into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Geese Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Bang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A quick step to the side and Fury tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bang tries for a takedown but Fury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Fury throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fury was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2# Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fury looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fury looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fury! #REVR# Bang manages to get back to half guard.#ES2# Bang kicks off Fury and gets to his feet. Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fury. Fury stuffs the takedown attempt from Bang. Bang gets slowly back to his feet. #T3# Fury throws a jab when Bang was well out of range. Fury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Fury tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2# Bang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bang showed some decent athleticism there. Miro Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# Fury is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2# Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
Bang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Fury pushes Bang off looking to stand but Bang dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Fury is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geese Fury dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Bang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Bang working the ground and pound but Fury is defending the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2# Bang has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fury is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bang yanks on the arm and Fury is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miro Bang! After the big win, Miro Bang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DFN#21 Bang vs Fanning
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fanning pinned against the cage. Fanning gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. As Bang backs off Fanning throws a huge counter combo but Bang manages to avoid it all. Bang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sanford Fanning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fanning connects with a single shot there. A looping hook to the body misses from Fanning. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang. Fanning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fanning scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bang in his tracks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fanning throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Bang counters with a shoot takedown. Fanning fights it but they end up in guard. Fanning looking for a sweep. Not yet Fanning, not yet. Fanning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Fanning looking for a guillotine here but Bang defends easily.
Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fanning works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Bang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bang lands a couple of decent looking shots. Fanning avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bang lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bang throwing strikes but missing. Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Fanning is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Fanning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bang is aware though and is defending well. Bang stands up over Fanning, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fanning looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fanning looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fanning! #REVB# Fanning in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2# Bang regains half guard. Bang is pressing down on Fanning's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fanning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fanning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Bang is looking for a triangle but Fanning pushes his legs off easily.
Bang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fanning puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fanning looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Fanning sits in half guard. #SUB# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fanning pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2# Fanning wants to work for an arm triangle but Bang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fanning pulls his head out easily. Fanning wants to pass to mount but Bang is defending the position. Bang is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Bang actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Fanning takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Fanning is keen to just control but Bang is a slippery customer.#T4# Bang wants to improve his position but Fanning is controlling well.
Fanning trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom. Fanning is controlling the pace.
Bang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Fanning is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fanning not doing much here.
#SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Fanning dominated that round. That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Fanning misses with a wild body shot. Fanning throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fanning has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang shoots in and drives through. Fanning sprawls well. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fanning!
Bang slips a jab and a cross from Fanning.
Bang is looking to clinch. Fanning throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bang on the side of the head. Bang shoots in looking for a takedown but Fanning manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Fanning looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fanning sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bang with a poor takedown and Fanning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2# Bang is rocked! Fanning cracks Bang with a left hook right on the temple and Bang goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Fanning lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bang is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sanford Fanning! A very excited looking Sanford Fanning 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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Event:
DFN#18 Dementia vs Fanning
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet. Garcia lands with a hook. Bang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot. Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Bang's belly button to the back. Bang blocks a jab. Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side. Garcia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bang ducks under a wild hook from Garcia. Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily. Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Bang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garcia napping and manages to drive through into side control! Garcia struggling a bit here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Garcia is looking for a sweep.#T1# Bang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Garcia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bang off and has taken his back! Bang tries to escape the position.
Bang prevents Garcia from getting a body triangle. Can Bang hold on?! Garcia is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Garcia has the hooks in. Bang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Bang takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Garcia gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Bang is trying to break free.
Bang turns into Garcia and is now in his guard.
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! Bang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Garcia looking to control.
#T2# Bang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Garcia struggling a bit here.#SUB# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Garcia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bang off and has taken his back! What can Bang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bang is really stuck here.
#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Garcia working for a choke but Bang is defending well. Bang rolls, trying to escape but Garcia keeps control of the position.
#T3# Garcia landing with strikes. Garcia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Garcia lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bang.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bang turns into Garcia and is now in his guard.
#SUB2# Garcia is looking for a triangle but Bang pushes his legs off easily.
Bang lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Bang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. The strikes coming from Bang are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Bang lands a few punches from side control.#T4# Garcia parries the strikes from Bang easily there. Bang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Garcia to escape.
Bang working away. Bang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well. Bang tries to score with some ground and pound. Garcia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Garcia is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Bang working the ground and pound. Bang in the domination position with Garcia hanging on. Garcia is trying to control Bang's posture but Bang avoids it. 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 Miro Bang will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut. Garcia connects with a single shot there. Bang checks a leg kick nicely. Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily. A head kick by Garcia misses and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bang tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang misses with a low kick. Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Bang counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Bang pulls guard. #SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB# Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garcia's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Garcia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted. Garcia working some strikes from top position. Garcia 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. Bang has momentary wrist control but Garcia slips an elbow through the middle. Garcia trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. #T2# Garcia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bang's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garcia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Garcia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Garcia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Garcia trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. #SUB# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Garcia wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. Garcia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bang's head.#SUB# Garcia has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bang to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Garcia is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bang pulls down on the head and he's put Garcia to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miro Bang! Miro Bang took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DUEL#85
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1# Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Dementia sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bang moves out of range as Dementia strikes. Dementia misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely. Dementia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well. The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dementia missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dementia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dementia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dementia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Dementia throws a hook but Bang blocks it. Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dementia can pounce on him.
Dementia misses with a looping left. Dementia scoring well with a low kick there.
Dementia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dementia. Dementia looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.#CL# Bang moves into the clinch. Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dementia tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dementia lands a right hand. Dementia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD# Bang jumps into guard, dragging Dementia to the mat.
#T2# Dementia trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. Dementia passes into half guard. #SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back. Bang is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Dementia sits in half guard. #SUB# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bang wants to improve his position but Dementia is controlling well.
#T3# Dementia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2# Dementia is working for a submission of some sort.
Dementia thows a huge punch but Bang dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dementia pulls his head out easily. Dementia trying to control the pace. #SUB# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Dementia is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dementia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Dementia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dementia stalling. Bang tries to get to full guard but Dementia has control of the leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dementia pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pugilistic Dementia dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Dementia misses with a body shot.
Dementia throws a quick inside leg kick. Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Good work by Bang as he checks the leg kick. Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dementia tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dementia to the ground. Dementia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bang blocks a jab. Dementia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head. Dementia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bang has time to react. Dementia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab by Dementia. A solid leg kick lands there for Dementia.
Dementia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bang fails with the takedown and Dementia counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1# Dementia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bang blocks a jab. Dementia has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Dementia looks for the body kick but Bang saw that one coming. A leg kick checked by Bang. Pugilistic Dementia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dementia sizes up Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Dementia looks to land a body kick but Bang moved away. Bang fails with the takedown and Dementia counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dementia with a body punch. A glancing blow. Pugilistic Dementia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Dementia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2# Bang is rocked! Bang walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dementia swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pugilistic Dementia! Pugilistic Dementia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFN#10 Bang vs Batista
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Bang drives through with a takedown into guard. Bang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Batista's guard. Batista wants to improve his position but Bang is controlling well.
Batista wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Bang slips a nice elbow through Batista's hands, connecting with Batista's forehead.#SUB# Batista actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Batista is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Batista won't allow Bang to pass to mount. Bang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1# Bang trying to pass the guard but Batista defending well. #SUB2# Batista is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Bang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Batista doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang. Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bang scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bang wants to free his trapped foot but Batista is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Bang 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! Batista is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miro Bang! Miro Bang really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
DFN#4 Bang vs Butcher
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1# Butcher throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range. Bang shoots for a takedown but Butcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD# Bang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butcher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Bang misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Bang 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. Butcher struggling a bit here. Butcher is looking for a sweep. Butcher is still trying to improve position. Bang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Butcher defending against the ground and pound. #SUB# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. You can see the frustration on Butcher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1# Bang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Butcher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Butcher pushes Bang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB# Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Butcher tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.#SUB# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well. Bang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Butcher holds on to Bang's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well. Butcher is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bang off and has taken his back! Bang tries to break free.
Butcher struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Butcher's guard. Nice work there by Bang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Butcher controlling the position. Bang distracts Butcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3# Bang throws a big right hand that misses. Bang preventing the sweep. Bang throwing strikes but missing. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now. Butcher looking to control.
Bang cracks Butcher with a solid left hand. Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bang lands a couple of elbows. Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now. Bang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there. Bang landing with the ground and pound. Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4# Butcher controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself. Butcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Butcher is pulling down on Bang's head. It's preventing any offense from Bang, at least for the moment.#SUB# Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Butcher wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment. Bang wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position. Bang throws an elbow that misses. Butcher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bang's guard. Nice move by Butcher!#REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL# Bang has Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Bang jumps guard but Butcher stands there with Bang around his waist. Bang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bang managing to block the knees to the body from Butcher.
Butcher is looking to control Bang's arms but Bang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the cage. Bang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Butcher prevents it.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around? Bang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Butcher prevents the takedown attempt.
Bang goes for a takedown attempt but Butcher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Butcher misses with a straight left. Bang is looking to clinch. Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt. Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away. A jab from Butcher misses. Bang misses with a takedown and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Butcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butcher! But no joy. Butcher throws a hook but Bang blocks it.#T2# Butcher throws a jab when Bang was well out of range. Bang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Butcher misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely. Nice straight punches there by Butcher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butcher. Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butcher looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range. Billy Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Butcher with a jab. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bang. A jab from Butcher finds it's way through Bang's defenses. #T3# Butcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice sprawl there from Butcher as Bang shoots in. Bang shoots in but Butcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD# Bang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bang showed some decent athleticism there. Butcher is looking to control Bang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Butcher avoid being mounted? Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butcher's head. Butcher has hold of Bang's hands but Bang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Miro Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Butcher trying to control but Bang postures up.
#SUB# Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butcher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang. Butcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang. #SUB# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Butcher defends the submission attempt. Butcher trying to hold on to Bang's head to control him but Bang postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A combination from Butcher does no damage. Bang tries to clinch and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Butcher looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely. Bang shoots in for a takedown but Butcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Butcher misses with a straight right. #CL# Bang moves into the clinch. Butcher slowing the pace effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Bang blocks with his arms.
Bang tries to pull guard but Butcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bang misses with a knee strike.
Butcher is struggling to control the position. Stalling in the clinch from Butcher.
#T1# Butcher looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely.
Butcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Bang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Butcher is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Butcher down to the mat. Butcher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Bang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bang showed some decent athleticism there. Butcher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Bang works over Butcher with some ground and pound from guard. Butcher wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bang is now in half guard. #SUB# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Butcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Butcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2# Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butcher's head. Bang trying to mount his opponent but Butcher defends it. #SUB# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Butcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Butcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang throwing shots but Butcher is blocking nicely. #SUB# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura but Butcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage. Butcher is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB# Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butcher pushes Bang off looking to stand but Bang dives back in and keeps control.
Butcher is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Butcher defends it well. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura here.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Butcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bang is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Butcher is defending well.
#SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Butcher is defending well.
#SUB# Bang trying to work for an americana but Butcher has managed to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bang scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Bang is pushing down on Butcher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Butcher is fighting to maintain full guard but Bang has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight! Miro Bang showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Bang! Miro Bang gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DFN #2 Army vs Bang
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1# Army tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bang shoots for a takedown but Army saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Army throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Army takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Bang closes the distance and clinches. Bang with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Dick Army has been cut. Army misses with some punches.
Bang tries to pull guard but Army won't allow it.
Army lands a right hand. Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Bang is trying to drag Army to the mat but Army just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Army avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Army avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bang tries to pull guard but Army won't allow it.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##TD2# Bang jumps guard and drags Army to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2# Army is posturing up here but Bang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Army tries to roll out but it's too tight and Army has to tap! Slick submission there by Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miro Bang! Miro Bang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#59 Komaroff vs Puno
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1# Bang looks for a takedown but Dux sprawls well. Dux closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# so Bang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Dux's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bang's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang stops Dux from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bang with a flurry of punches that miss. Bang cracks Dux with a solid left hand. Bang won't allow Dux to get back to his feet. Dux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2# Dux manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1##TD# Bang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dux to the ground. Bang is now in Dux's guard. Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bang slips nicely into half guard. Bang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Bang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Bang is trying for a kimura here. Dux looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bang wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miro Bang! Miro Bang very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
DUEL#54 Hardy vs Hanak
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang 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. McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD# McGee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. McGee working a defensive guard here.
Bang preventing the sweep. Bang scoring with punches to the head and body. McGee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. McGee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGee tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bang throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bang throws a strike but McGee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGee defends well.#SUB# Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.#T1# McGee is in close to Bang's body, working some short punches and elbows. McGee wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. #SUB# Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. McGee wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. McGee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Bang looking for a guillotine here but McGee defends easily.
#T2# Bang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGee manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# McGee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGee is aware though and is defending well. McGee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bang punching from the bottom. McGee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. McGee lands a couple of elbows. McGee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. McGee trying to control the position but Bang is working away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGee gets to mount! Bang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3# Bang regains half guard. Bang tries to roll over but McGee keeps him under control.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bang 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. McGee 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. Bang taking some punishment here, with McGee in his half guard. Bang won't allow McGee to pass to mount. Bang has hold of McGee's hands but McGee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB# Bang looking for a kimura from the bottom but McGee passes into side control! Bang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Bang is staying active underneath McGee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here. McGee working the head and body with strikes. #T4# Bang wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Bang is not content to let McGee control the position. McGee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McGee working the head and body with strikes. McGee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. McGee is pressing down on Bang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bang is holding on for now. McGee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. McGee is trying to control the action in half guard but Bang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back. Bang is trying to stand up here but McGee is controlling him well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy McGee dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# McGee tries to land a body kick#TD# and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Timothy McGee has got the better of the ground game so far. McGee tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg. #SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGee has managed to free his arm - good work. McGee tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but McGee defends the submission attempt. McGee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. #T1# Bang blocks the strikes from McGee.
#SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGee defends it well. McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. McGee is trying to control but can't.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. McGee is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee's head. Bang throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGee to regain full guard. Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard. McGee wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment. Bang throws an elbow that misses. McGee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bang's guard. Nice move by McGee!#REVB##SUB# Bang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGee has picked Bang up and slammed him! Bang can't keep hold of the triangle and McGee manages to pass to side control! Bang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! McGee gets back to full guard.
McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there. #T3# Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. McGee has control of Bang's left arm, preventing Bang from doing any damage. Bang with a flurry of punches that miss. McGee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bang throws a big elbow that misses. McGee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# McGee cracks Bang with a solid left hand. McGee lands a couple of digs. McGee scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. McGee is working Bang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4##SUB# Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily. McGee with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Bang looking for a guillotine here but McGee defends easily.
McGee connects with a couple of short punches. McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Bang looking for a guillotine here but McGee defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bang tries to counter with a takedown but McGee is quick to defend against it. Timothy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Bang has closed the distance and engaged McGee in a clinch.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bang can't get the takedown.
McGee prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. McGee misses with a short punch on the inside. McGee lands with a right to the head. McGee stops a takedown attempt from Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Bang lands a takedown into guard.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang stopping the sweep attempt from McGee. There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGee is on top in guard.
#REVB# McGee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bang's head.#T1# McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.#SUB# Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGee with a nice head shot there. Bang keeping full guard, as McGee tries to pass. McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McGee looking to pass the guard. McGee distracts Bang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB# Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Bang working for a triangle but McGee defends it easily.
McGee arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bang'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 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timothy McGee! Our winner, Timothy McGee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Bang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Breaker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB# Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Breaker tries to improve position but can't. #SUB# Bang tries for a kimura but Breaker is defending well. #SUB# Bang has hold of Breaker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Breaker seems comfortable defending it but Bang has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Breaker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Breaker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bang couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miro Bang! Miro Bang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Bang clinches up against the cage.#TD# Bang pulls guard. Bang 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.#SUB# Reaper is posturing up here but Bang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Reaper tries to roll out but it's too tight and Reaper has to tap! Slick submission there by Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miro Bang! Miro Bang really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
EVO 155 Bronze Medal
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1# Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. Bang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanzetti.
Bang slips a straight right by Vanzetti. Vanzetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang. Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Vanzetti sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Vanzetti moves forwards but Bang connects with a nice, crisp jab. Vanzetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range. Vanzetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it. Sacco Vanzetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vanzetti throws a series of punches but Bang avoids them all with ease. Bang blocks a jab.#CL# Bang rushes Vanzetti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bang pushes off an throws an elbow but Vanzetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bang 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. Bang looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Vanzetti lands with a light punch inside. Vanzetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards. Vanzetti misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Bang lands a takedown into guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Vanzetti wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bang with a flurry of punches that miss. Bang won't allow Vanzetti to get back to his feet. Bang wants to pass the guard but Vanzetti is keeping the position. Vanzetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Vanzetti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bang is controlling him. Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Bang throws a big right hand that misses. Vanzetti wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him. Vanzetti keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass. Bang is working hard here to advance position. Vanzetti is looking to stand up but Bang isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Vanzetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vanzetti stuffs the takedown.#TD# Vanzetti gets caught flat footed, as Bang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanzetti is retaining full guard. Bang throwing strikes from guard but Vanzetti blocks nicely. #T3# Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2# Vanzetti pushes Bang off and gets back to his feet.
#CL# Bang forces Vanzetti back against the cage and clinches. Bang tries to pull guard but Vanzetti won't allow it.
A short right from Vanzetti on the inside. Vanzetti lands a body shot. Vanzetti lands a right hand. Vanzetti misses with a punch to the body.
Vanzetti missing with knees to the body.
Vanzetti cracks Bang with a nice body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanzetti. A short uppercut from Vanzetti. Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vanzetti prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Vanzetti. #T4# Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanzetti lands with a right to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vanzetti. Vanzetti misses with the head strike.
#TD# Bang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vanzetti regains guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vanzetti wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him. #ES2# Vanzetti manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vanzetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Vanzetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2# Vanzetti instigates a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacco Vanzetti dominated that round. The cut man is working on Miro Bang'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. #R2# Bang tries to clinch but Vanzetti moves out of range. Vanzetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vanzetti but Vanzetti pushes him off and we're back to square one. A telegraphed right hand from Vanzetti misses the target. Vanzetti throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot. Sacco Vanzetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vanzetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
#TD# Vanzetti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Vanzetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vanzetti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vanzetti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vanzetti! #REVB# Bang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SU2# Vanzetti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bang to get to his feet. Vanzetti lands a leg kick that knocks Bang off balance momentarily. Vanzetti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bang at a distance.
Bang avoids the head kick by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti misses with a double jab.
Bang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vanzetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it. Vanzetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away. Sacco Vanzetti seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vanzetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vanzetti throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vanzetti manages to circle out of the way. Vanzetti throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily. Vanzetti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2# Vanzetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Vanzetti. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Vanzetti moves into the clinch. Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanzetti after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vanzetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bang. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bang tries to pull guard but Vanzetti holds him up against the cage and eventually Bang drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vanzetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards. Vanzetti has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanzetti pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bang tries a knee to the head but Vanzetti blocks it.
Bang goes for a takedown attempt but Vanzetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vanzetti misses with a wild body shot. Vanzetti lands with a shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Vanzetti. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet. Vanzetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.#T3# Vanzetti lands a jab. Vanzetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bang drops his hands for a split second and Vanzetti immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Bang face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Vanzetti follows up with a right hand that knocks Bang into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sacco Vanzetti! During a confident post fight interview, Sacco Vanzetti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Kilo 18
Date: Oct 24, 2016 |
#R1# Barca tries to work over Bang's front leg with a kick but Bang checks it. Barca scores with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. Bang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barca to score with a decent uppercut. Bang blocks a head kick by Barca.
Barca scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bang is defended easily by Barca. Barca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Bang counters with a nice double leg into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang lands a couple of elbows.#ES2# Barca scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD# Bang dives in and scores a takedown into Barca's guard.#ES2# Barca manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD# Bang successfully pulls guard.
#T1# Bang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barca would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Barca postures up in Bang's guard and throws a big left but Bang blocks it. Barca wanted to stand there but Bang had control of the position. #SUB# Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bang keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2# Barca stands up from guard. Let's bang! Barca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Barca sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# Bang looking to score a takedown here. Barca is defending well but Bang drives through and ends up in Barca's guard.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Barca manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Bang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barca after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bang is trying to pull guard but Barca has him pressed against the cage. Good body shot from Barca.
#BC2# Barca manages to break the clinch.
Barca walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bang drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Barca swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bang's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca! Hannibal Barca retains his light heavyweight title! Hannibal Barca 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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Event:
Kilo 15 Dekkers V Steroidi Jr
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1# Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Bang circles away.
We've been informed that Brandon 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.#CL# Bang takes the fight into the clinch. Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandon smiles and moves away.
Brandon throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Bang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brandon! #SUB# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brandon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brandon keeps Bang under control for a moment.#SUB# Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brandon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1# Brandon tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.#SUB# Bang swings around for an armbar but Brandon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bang's guard. Brandon wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. Brandon 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. #SUB# Bang is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brandon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bang's body to avoid the submission. Bang has instead reached around Brandon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miro Bang! Miro Bang gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1# Bang looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well. Bang 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. Bang tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range. Bang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wood wants to counter the offense by Bang and move into the clinch position. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bang. Bang circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wood thows a leg kick but Bang checks it #TD# and Bang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wood's head. The fighters are battling for position here. Wood manages to regain full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Wood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wood manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Wood's guard. Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1# Bang distracts Wood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wood keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass. Bang throws a big elbow that misses. Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard. Bang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bang postures up.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang postures up.
#SUB# Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Wood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Wood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wood manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Wood's guard. Bang 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. Bang passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wood is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wood avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bang. Wood sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Wood is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Wood wants to improve his position but Bang is controlling well.
#SUB# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt. Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bang moves nicely into side control. #T4##SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wood has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wood is looking to regain half guard here but Bang keeps moving and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang 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. #R2# Wood throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Wood.
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Wood pushes him off. Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bang's sensitive parts. Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Wood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Wood throws a quick inside leg kick. Bang misses with a takedown and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Bang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wood tries to bench press Bang off him but Bang keeps the position. Wood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Wood is defending well. #SUB# Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Wood is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Wood is defending well. Wood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Wood looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard. Bang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wood defending well though. Bang tries to pass to full mount but Wood defends it. #SUB# Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wood is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB# Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miro Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bang is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
Bang 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. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wood defends it well. Wood tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg. #T4# Wood is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard. 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. Bang connects with a nice short shot to Wood's temple. Bang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang. #SUB# Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wood sees it coming and defends easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bang prevents Wood from improving his position.#SUB# Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Wood looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely. Wood looks to clinch #TD# and Bang counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wood has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wood, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Bang swings around for an armbar but Wood sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bang's guard.#SUB# Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Bang is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wood throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bang's body to avoid the submission. Bang has instead reached around Wood's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miro Bang! Miro Bang very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Bang drives through with a takedown into guard. Bang is standing up over Adams. Adams looks to escape but Bang dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2# Bang is working to tighten his grip on Adams's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Adams has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bang is really squeezing tight and eventually Adams passes out! Bang breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miro Bang! Miro Bang made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Infinity: Jungle Warfare
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Usyk. Nice shot lands for Usyk.#CL2# Usyk moves into range and clinches up with Bang. Bang is working for takedown but Usyk is calmly controlling the position for now. With the fighters up against the cage, Bang throws an elbow but misses. #TD# Usyk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Usyk to the mat. Usyk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Usyk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bang has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Usyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Usyk stops a takedown attempt from Bang.
Usyk throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2# Usyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Oleksandr Usyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Bang rushes Usyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Usyk. #CUT2# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. Bang can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Usyk is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Usyk down to the mat. Usyk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Usyk gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Bang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Usyk uses from the top position. Usyk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bang is proving hard to escape from. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Usyk sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Usyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Bang looking for a guillotine here but Usyk defends easily.
#SU2# Usyk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2# Usyk moves into range and clinches up with Bang. Bang is working for takedown but Usyk is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Bang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Usyk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2# Bang has his opponent's back but Usyk is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Bang. #T2##TD# Bang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Usyk is trying to defend but Bang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. 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!#SUB# Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Usyk wants to get back to his feet.
Usyk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. #SUB# Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Usyk sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Usyk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB# Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Usyk is defending well.
Bang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Usyk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Usyk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Bang stops Usyk from getting back to his feet.
Usyk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. Usyk taking some punishment here, with Bang in his half guard. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Usyk defends it well. Bang is pressing down on Usyk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Usyk is holding on for now. #T4##SUB# Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Usyk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Usyk moves into full guard.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usyk is keeping the position for now. Usyk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bang with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Usyk wants to stand and escape but Bang is having none of it. Bang wants to pass the guard but Usyk is keeping the position. Bang is working hard here to advance position. Bang throws a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleksandr Usyk will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL2# Usyk clinches. A right handed body shot lands from Usyk.
Usyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bang backwards. Bang avoids a wild elbow strike from Usyk. Usyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Usyk lands a nice elbow. Bang takes an elbow to the temple. Bang has Usyk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Usyk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Usyk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bang's defenses. Bang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Usyk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bang can't get the takedown.
#TD# Bang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Usyk dives on top into guard.#REVB# Usyk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bang's guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB# Bang is looking for a triangle but Usyk pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Usyk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bang is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU2# Usyk gets to his feet - Bang follows without any prompting. Usyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Usyk throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot. Usyk scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A jab from Usyk misses. Bang with a poor takedown and Usyk scores with a counter punch that sends Bang to the canvas! Usyk smells blood - he's punishing Bang with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bang has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Event:
Infinity: Genocidal Tendencies
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1# Kasvi misses with a leg kick #TD# and Bang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kasvi's guard. Bang wants to pass the guard but Kasvi is keeping the position. Kasvi controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself. Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasvi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kasvi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Kasvi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Bang looking for a guillotine here but Kasvi defends easily.
#SUB# Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasvi defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bang has his foot on Kasvi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasvi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Bang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kasvi uses it to pass to side control.
Bang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1# Bang tries to pass to full mount but Kasvi defends it. #SUB# Bang is working for a kimura but Kasvi is defending it quite comfortably.
Kasvi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bang tries to pass to full mount but Kasvi defends it. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kasvi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kasvi is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bang is working for a kimura but Kasvi is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB# Bang is working for a guillotine from mount but Kasvi frees his head quite easily.
#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kasvi is on top in guard.
Kasvi works over Bang with some ground and pound from guard. Bang has momentary wrist control but Kasvi slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Bang is looking for a triangle but Kasvi pushes his legs off easily.
Kasvi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kasvi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB# Bang has his foot on Kasvi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasvi works his way back into a safe position though. Kasvi cracks Bang with a solid left hand.#SUB# Kasvi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kasvi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kasvi works over Bang with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasvi is aware though and is defending well. Kasvi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bang looking for a sweep. Not yet Bang, not yet. Kasvi stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasvi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kasvi is working Bang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4# Kasvi stopping the sweep attempt from Bang.#SUB# Bang is looking for a triangle but Kasvi pushes his legs off easily.
Bang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kasvi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Bang throwing strikes from guard but Kasvi blocks nicely. Kasvi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bang throws a strike but Kasvi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasvi is aware though and is defending well. Bang looking for a sweep. Not yet Bang, not yet. #SUB# Bang has his foot on Kasvi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasvi works his way back into a safe position though. Kasvi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasvi is aware though and is defending well. Bang is breathing heavily. Kasvi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang 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. #R2# Kasvi throws a right and a left that both miss. Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown. A low kick from Kasvi is predictable there #TD# and Bang counters with a takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Bang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kasvi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bang but great work by Kasvi. Kasvi is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bang is looking to reverse the position. Bang is not content to let Kasvi control the position. Kasvi in side control lands a decent elbow. Kasvi is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kasvi scores with punches from side control. #T1# Bang regains half guard. Kasvi working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Bang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bang.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Bang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kasvi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bang. Bang tries to buck Kasvi off but Kasvi is having none of it. Bang is working hard here to advance position. Kasvi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Bang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kasvi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Kasvi is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kasvi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2# Kasvi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working. Bang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kasvi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bang has hold of Kasvi's hands but Kasvi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bang wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Bang actively working from the bottom here. Bang is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Bang with the active half guard here but Kasvi passes nicely into side control. Miro Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kasvi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bang to see if he's OK.#ROC2# Bang is rocked!#T3# Kasvi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Oh Bang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kasvi cracks Bang with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kasvi immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bang is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kasvi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Kasvi! A very excited looking Jyrki Kasvi 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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Event:
Infinity: Sudden Impact
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1# Tynkkynen misses with a body shot.
Tynkkynen throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD# and Bang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tynkkynen! #SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Bang blocks the strikes from Tynkkynen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tynkkynen, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Tynkkynen is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Sloppy strikes there by Bang.#T1##SUB# Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tynkkynen, who protects the arm well. Tynkkynen defending against the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Tynkkynen is defending well. Tynkkynen tries to improve position but can't. Tynkkynen can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Bang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tynkkynen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bang's guard! Nice work there by Tynkkynen! #SUB# Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Bang looking for subs off his back but Tynkkynen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tynkkynen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2# Tynkkynen working the ground and pound effectively.
Bang working to try and regain half guard.
Tynkkynen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Tynkkynen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bang gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Tynkkynen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Tynkkynen working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Bang looking for subs from the bottom but Tynkkynen mounts him! Tynkkynen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bang covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauno Tynkkynen! Rauno Tynkkynen 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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Event:
Infinity: Killer Instinct
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1# Morocco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bang's head.#CUT2# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. Morocco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well. #CL2# Morocco pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch. Bang jumps guard but Morocco stands there with Bang around his waist. Bang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morocco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Morocco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
#TD# Bang gets a trip takedown into half guard. Morocco tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control. Morocco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. Morocco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura here.
Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1# Morocco tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg. Bang looks to land a strike but Morocco avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang is pushing down on Morocco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morocco is fighting to maintain full guard but Bang has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morocco is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Morocco defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB# Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morocco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang. #SUB# Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
Bang 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.#T3# Morocco is positioning himself well to prevent Bang advancing to mount. #SUB# Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bang thows a huge punch but Morocco dodges it nicely.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Morocco defends the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Morocco is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing that Bang has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Morocco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. 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 Miro Bang will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut. That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morocco. Morocco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang. Bang avoids the body shot from Morocco.
Bang feinted there with a counter leg kick. Bang ducks under a wild hook from Morocco. Morocco throws a body shot but no joy. Morocco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang. Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Bang avoids the body shot from Morocco.
Bang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morocco throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and moves out of range. Bang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morocco sprawls and moves away. Morocco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morocco looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range. Morocco throws a head kick that misses. Morocco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1# Morocco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A left and a right from Morocco both land. Nice combination. Morocco connects with a leg kick. Bang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bang shoots in and drives through. Morocco sprawls well. Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morocco swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bang blocks a leg kick. Morocco throws a leg kick but Bang moved away. Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morocco tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morocco to the ground. Morocco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bang avoids a kick to the body.
Morocco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Morocco circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bang drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Morocco follows Bang to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricci Morocco!
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Event:
USFC 113
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# Nice cross by Wong. Bang shoots and misses and Wong counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Wong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bang shoots for a takedown but Wong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wong defends well and Bang ends up having to push Wong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A counter left hand to the body from Wong misses its target. Kaye Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Wong throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Bang counters with a takedown into side control. Wong wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Bang is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wong is trying to escape and Bang transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bang! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miro Bang! Jumping up and down and very excited, Miro Bang waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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