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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melek Taus (ranked 193 p4p, 32 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 133 p4p, 20 weight class). Taus comes to the cage accompanied by A Cry For Vengeance. Melek Taus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
23 - 4 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melek Taus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangsit dives in for a single leg takedown but Taus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bangsit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taus.
Bangsit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taus has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taus is trying to improve his position.
Bangsit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bangsit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taus, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Taus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bangsit advances to mount.
Bangsit looking for a guillotine from mount but Taus is having none of it.
Bangsit thowing shots but they're missing.
Bangsit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taus turns into him and now he's in Bangsit's guard.
Bangsit has his foot on Taus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taus works his way back into a safe position though.
Bangsit is trying to keep Taus in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bangsit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Taus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taus'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.
Bangsit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taus is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Bangsit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bangsit wants to work for an arm triangle but Taus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but Taus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bangsit to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taus's head.
Bangsit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but Taus defending well.
Bangsit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taus is trying to control but can't.
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taus's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bangsit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bangsit.
Bangsit thows a huge punch but Taus dodges it nicely.
Bangsit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
Bangsit 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.
Andy Bangsit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taus connects with a right hand. Bangsit shakes it off.
Taus punishes Bangsit's body with a nice straight punch.
Taus throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangsit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taus misses with a left hand
and Bangsit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taus is controlling Bangsit's posture.
Bangsit pushes down on Taus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Taus defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit is looking to advance position but Taus won't allow it.
Taus is trying to get back to full guard.
Taus is working hard here to advance position.
Taus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bangsit is looking to work some ground and pound but Taus has wrist control.
Taus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bangsit's guard.
Bangsit looking for a sweep. Not yet Bangsit, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Taus pushes his legs off easily.
Taus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bangsit wants to sweep here but Taus controlling him for the moment.
Taus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Taus pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taus passes Bangsit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taus trying to control the pace.
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Taus has control of the leg.
Bangsit punching from the bottom.
Taus slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Taus is keen to just control but Bangsit is a slippery customer.
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Taus controlling the action here.
Taus continues to stall.
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taus wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melek Taus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bangsit fails with the takedown.
Taus misses with a looping left.
Bangsit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bangsit lands in his opponent's guard.
Bangsit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taus dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taus 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 Bangsit.
Taus controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taus trying to control the action but Bangsit is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bangsit's legs.
Bangsit tries to bench press Taus off him but Taus keeps the position.
Taus controlling the position from side mount.
Taus trying to control the action but Bangsit is working from the bottom.
Bangsit is looking to regain half guard here but Taus keeps moving and retains side control.
Bangsit throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bangsit is looking to regain half guard here but Taus keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bangsit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taus off and has taken his back!
Taus breaks Bangsit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bangsit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Taus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bangsit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Taus defends easily.
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bangsit keeping full guard, as Taus tries to pass.
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taus wants to stand but Bangsit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bangsit is keeping the position for now.
Bangsit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taus defends it easily.
Bangsit working for a triangle but Taus defends it easily.
Taus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taus has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.
Taus 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.
Bangsit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taus 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 Bangsit.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taus controlling from side mount.
More hug and hope from Taus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melek Taus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taus 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!
Melek Taus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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