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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 980 p4p, 1394 weight class) and Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 117 p4p, 157 weight class). Bjornsson comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate - Denzel Curry. Chontamenti has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side of Heaven as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eddie Bjornsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
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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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Thoth Chontamenti!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson throws a solid leg kick but Chontamenti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bjornsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chontamenti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Chontamenti.
Bjornsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chontamenti feints the counter takedown.
Bjornsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chontamenti.
Bjornsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bjornsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chontamenti blocks it with crossed arms.
Bjornsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bjornsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chontamenti wants a takedown.
Bjornsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson misses with a knee strike.
Chontamenti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eddie Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thoth Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bjornsson looking to throw knees to the head but Chontamenti is blocking nicely.
Bjornsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chontamenti is defending well for now.
Chontamenti tries to score a body lock takedown but Bjornsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bjornsson gets underhooks to prevent Chontamenti's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chontamenti managing to block the knees to the body from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bjornsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bjornsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chontamenti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chontamenti avoiding damage as Bjornsson throws knees to the body.
Bjornsson is pressed up against the cage. Chontamenti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bjornsson down to the mat. Bjornsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Chontamenti moves away and avoids it.
Chontamenti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chontamenti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chontamenti with the counter takedown but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson forces Chontamenti back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Bjornsson avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage.
Bjornsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chontamenti is defending well for now.
Chontamenti cracks Bjornsson with a nice body shot.
Chontamenti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bjornsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chontamenti is trying to drag Bjornsson to the mat but Bjornsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bjornsson looking to throw knees to the head but Chontamenti is blocking nicely.
Bjornsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chontamenti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bjornsson is defending well.
Bjornsson misses with a knee strike.
Bjornsson misses with a knee to the head.
Chontamenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bjornsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chontamenti looking for a takedown.
Bjornsson tries to land a knee to the head but Chontamenti blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Chontamenti cracks Bjornsson with a nice body shot.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Chontamenti pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chontamenti is trying to drag Bjornsson to the mat but Bjornsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but Chontamenti blocks it.
Bjornsson trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bjornsson is trying to keep an underhook but Chontamenti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson manages to get to full 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.
Chontamenti stopping the sweep attempt from Bjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Chontamenti's shoulder, as Chontamenti tries to avoid the shot.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up.
Chontamenti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch but Chontamenti is avoiding it.
Chontamenti keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjornsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Chontamenti circles away.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws a sloppy head kick and Chontamenti moves out of range easily.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Chontamenti circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.
Chontamenti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Chontamenti circles away.
Chontamenti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chontamenti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bjornsson defends it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a low kick, looking for Chontamenti's leg but Chontamenti calmly moves out of range.
And Chontamenti tries to counter it with a takedown but Bjornsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Bjornsson.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Chontamenti with the counter takedown but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chontamenti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornsson.
Chontamenti with the counter takedown but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Chontamenti is having none of it.
Chontamenti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chontamenti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chontamenti's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bjornsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bjornsson stops a takedown attempt from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but Chontamenti blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chontamenti blocks it with crossed arms.
Chontamenti wants the takedown. Bjornsson is fighting it off but Chontamenti persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bjornsson's guard against the cage.
Bjornsson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chontamenti manages to pass to side control.
Bjornsson wants to control the action here but instead Chontamenti manages to pass to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson tries to improve his position but instead Chontamenti has taken his back!
Chontamenti doesn't have the hooks in and Bjornsson manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bjornsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Bjornsson gets a clinch.
Eddie Bjornsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Chontamenti wants to take the fight to the mat but Bjornsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjornsson looking to throw knees to the head but Chontamenti is blocking nicely.
Bjornsson misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson missing with knees to the body.
Bjornsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chontamenti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chontamenti is trying to trip Bjornsson. He has hold of a leg but Bjornsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chontamenti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson has control of Chontamenti's left arm, preventing Chontamenti from doing any damage.
Bjornsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chontamenti is controlling him.
Bjornsson wants to hit a sweep here but Chontamenti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bjornsson there!
Bjornsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chontamenti avoids the attempt from Bjornsson to control.
Bjornsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Chontamenti avoiding Bjornsson 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to escape but Chontamenti has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Eddie Bjornsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bjornsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bjornsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bjornsson has hold of Chontamenti's leg, trying to break free but it's let Chontamenti lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Bjornsson is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Chontamenti throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti 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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