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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamilton Eslay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eve 6 - Inside Out. Hamilton Eslay has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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200 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamilton Eslay!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce wants to clinch.
Pierce moves away from the strike by Eslay.
Pierce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eslay.
Pierce moves out of range as Eslay strikes.
Eslay instigates a clinch.
Pierce fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eslay lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierce backwards.
Pierce is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eslay to keep the fight standing.
Eslay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pierce decides to pull guard.
Eslay tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierce is retaining full guard.
Pierce throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Eslay gets to his feet - Pierce follows without any prompting.
Eslay missing with a left hand there. Pierce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Eslay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eslay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eslay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pierce, pushing him back against the cage.
Pierce wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce is struggling to control the position.
Eslay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Eslay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pierce has Eslay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eslay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eslay breaks the clinch.
Hamilton Eslay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eslay throws a series of punches but Pierce moves out of range.
Eslay misses with a wild combination.
Eslay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eslay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eslay wants to stand but Pierce is controlling the position.
Pierce works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eslay's head.
Pierce wants to take a breather but Eslay is having none of it.
Pierce prevents Eslay from improving his position.
Pierce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierce wants to pass the guard but Eslay is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce moves nicely into side control.
Pierce 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.
Pierce moves into full mount!
Eslay is working to get back to half guard.
Pierce is landing with some decent strikes but Eslay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pierce breaks from Eslay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pierce raining down hammerfists from mount.
Eslay wants to control but Pierce is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eslay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pierce landing punches.
Pierce landing shots from mount.
Pierce breaks from Eslay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Eslay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eslay wants to control but Pierce is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eslay working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Pierce dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pierce looks to score with a jab to the body but Eslay is just out of range.
Eslay lands a body shot.
Eslay has closed the distance and engaged Pierce in a clinch.
Eslay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Eslay both land. Nice combination.
Pierce takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Damon Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eslay cracks Pierce with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eslay lands with a hook. Pierce tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pierce closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eslay quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierce working over Eslay with some ground and pound. Eslay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eslay is trying to get back to full guard.
Pierce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eslay is looking for a sweep. Pierce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pierce is looking to take a break and control but Eslay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eslay is trying to control but Pierce manages to pass to mount!
Eslay is squirming around, avoiding Pierce's attempts to control the action.
Eslay is working to get back to half guard.
Eslay is squirming around, avoiding Pierce's attempts to control the action.
Pierce lands with some strikes.
Eslay tries to hold on but Pierce pushes him away.
Eslay can't escape the position.
Pierce is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Eslay is surviving well by controlling Pierce's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eslay can't escape the position.
Pierce with a couple of short strikes.
Pierce landing strikes from the mount and Eslay is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierce scoring with strikes but Eslay is staying in there.
Pierce moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Eslay has worked his arm free - good work by Eslay!
Pierce is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eslay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eslay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eslay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pierce.
Eslay tries to roll over but Pierce keeps him under control.
Eslay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pierce is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Eslay looking for a guillotine here but Pierce defends easily.
Pierce advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eslay tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pierce easily slips into full mount!
Damon Pierce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pierce goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Eslay is on top in guard.
Pierce is looking for a triangle but Eslay pushes his legs off easily.
Pierce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eslay's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eslay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Eslay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Pierce dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pierce dives in and grabs Eslay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eslay pushes down on Pierce's head and hops out.
Pierce gets a clinch.
Pierce taking a breather.
Pierce jumps guard.
Pierce throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Eslay wants to stand but Pierce has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pierce is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Eslay from controlling successfully.
Eslay slips nicely into half guard.
Pierce is refusing to be controlled, as Eslay sits in half guard.
Pierce actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eslay trying to work for an americana but Pierce has managed to regain full guard.
Eslay tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierce is retaining full guard.
Pierce looking for a guillotine here but Eslay defends easily.
Pierce can't keep his opponent in guard - Eslay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pierce gets back to full guard.
Pierce looking for a guillotine here but Eslay defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce looking for a guillotine here but Eslay defends easily.
Eslay wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Eslay gets to his feet - Pierce follows without any prompting.
Pierce misses with a takedown attempt
and Eslay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eslay manages to avoid it.
Hamilton Eslay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eslay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eslay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierce moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce throws a jab when Eslay was well out of range.
Eslay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierce.
Eslay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierce was well out of range. Poor timing from Eslay.
Eslay throws a jab but it's blocked by Pierce.
Eslay throws a combination. Pierce tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Damon Pierce has been cut.
Pierce shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eslay.
A slow jab from Eslay misses its intended target.
Eslay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierce moves away.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eslay as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Eslay finds it's target.
Pierce jabs Eslay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pierce looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eslay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pierce defends well.
Eslay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce stands up over Eslay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pierce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eslay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eslay 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.
Pierce is looking to work some ground and pound but Eslay has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierce advances position into side control!
Pierce landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damon Pierce.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierce, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Pierce!
Damon Pierce made sure to mention his sponsor, OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more! in his post fight interview.
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energy
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