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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 672 p4p, 1178 weight class) and Noah Anderson (ranked 104 p4p, 185 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Thoth Chontamenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson pulls Chontamenti in close to his closed guard and prevents Chontamenti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chontamenti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chontamenti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson pulls Chontamenti in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Anderson 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.
Chontamenti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Chontamenti misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Chontamenti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Chontamenti tries to pass.
Anderson is pulling down on Chontamenti's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chontamenti looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Chontamenti seems unphased.
A left lands for Chontamenti.
It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
That kick from Chontamenti tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Chontamenti tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
Chontamenti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Chontamenti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Chontamenti. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Chontamenti.
Nice cross by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chontamenti working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Chontamenti fails to land.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chontamenti fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thoth Chontamenti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson slips a straight right by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Chontamenti takes one on the button.
Thoth Chontamenti's cut is getting worse.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A low kick from Chontamenti is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Chontamenti.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson 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.
Chontamenti has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a head kick that drops Chontamenti to the mat! Chontamenti scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Chontamenti is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Chontamenti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chontamenti lands a right hook to the body.
Chontamenti throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Thoth Chontamenti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson moves out of range as Chontamenti strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chontamenti.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Noah Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chontamenti swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a body kick.
Noah Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson catches Chontamenti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chontamenti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Chontamenti counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chontamenti with a body shot.
Anderson staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Chontamenti moves out of range easily.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
Anderson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noah Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson counters with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Chontamenti tries to counter by clinching up but Anderson breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Chontamenti's head and hops out.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Chontamenti punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chontamenti.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chontamenti misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Chontamenti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Chontamenti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chontamenti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chontamenti. Chontamenti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Jeez, Thoth Chontamenti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chontamenti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chontamenti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chontamenti drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Chontamenti lands a nice uppercut.
Chontamenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Chontamenti throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chontamenti presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson pushes Chontamenti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thoth Chontamenti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Noah Anderson!
A victorious Noah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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FIGHT
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