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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Behih (ranked 5110 p4p, 5113 weight class) and Thomas Deng (ranked 224 p4p, 225 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aziz Behih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Deng!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behih pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Behih avoids the body shot from Deng.
The fight stays on the outside here - Behih looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deng tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Behih manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deng on his heels. He'll look to pass Deng's guard now, I'm sure.
Behih stays in close to Deng's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deng is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behih is trying to keep Deng in close.
Deng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behih not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deng wants to stand but Behih has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Behih looking to control.
Deng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Behih working a defensive guard here.
Deng trying to control the position from guard on top but Behih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Behih gets the takedown into side control.
Deng is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Behih controlling the position.
Behih trying to control the position but Deng is working away.
Behih tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deng struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deng holds on to Behih's head and controls the position momentarily.
Behih moves into full mount!
Behih really is a fat lump.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deng wants to hold on but Behih pushes him away.
Behih tries to control but Deng wriggling away.
Deng holds on to Behih around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
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.
Deng wants to hold on but Behih pushes him away.
Behih lands with some strikes.
Behih trying to control but Deng is having none of it.
Behih blocks Deng's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behih looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deng wants to control but Behih is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Behih dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deng dodges the punch combination from Behih.
Deng slips a straight right by Behih.
Behih takes the fight into the clinch.
Behih is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Behih pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Behih tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deng is looking to clinch but Behih is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Behih enables Deng to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Behih manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Behih wants to stand but Deng is controlling the position.
Deng trying to control the position from guard on top but Behih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deng landing with the ground and pound.
Deng throwing strikes but missing.
Deng trying to control the position from guard on top but Behih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Behih looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deng is one step ahead there.
Behih wants to stand and escape but Deng is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Behih wants to hit a sweep here but Deng passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Behih there!
Behih tries to reverse the position but Deng maintains control.
Deng is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Behih has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Behih!
Behih wants to pass the guard but Deng is keeping the position.
Deng lands an upkick as Behih stands over him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behih prevents Deng from getting back to his feet.
Behih avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Behih missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Behih trying to control but Deng is working from the bottom.
Deng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Behih might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deng trying to keep a closed guard but Behih is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Behih misses the target.
Behih is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deng can do to turn this around?
Deng gets a takedown into half guard.
Deng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deng is looking to take a break and control but Behih is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Aziz Behih will probably get the nod.
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!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Deng enables Behih to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Deng manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Deng wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Behih manages to pass to side control.
Behih not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Behih throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Behih wants to stand but Deng has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deng tries to get to full guard but Behih has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deng is trying to maintain the position but Behih is very close to passing his half guard.
Behih missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Behih with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Deng is staying active underneath Behih, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aziz Behih overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deng is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deng is trying to maintain the position but Behih is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Behih connects with a right hand. Deng shakes it off.
Deng swats away the attempt to clinch by Behih.
Deng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Behih tries a head kick but it misses.
Deng tries to keep at a distance but Behih has taken the fight into the clinch.
Behih has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deng after a bit of a struggle.
Deng manages to break the clinch.
Behih swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behih throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deng was covering up waiting for the punch and Behih finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Deng is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Behih dives into side control.
Deng struggling a bit here.
Behih wants to stand but Deng is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deng tries to buck Behih off but Behih is having none of it.
Behih looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Behih working the ground and pound but Deng is defending the strikes.
Deng is looking to reverse the position.
Behih misses with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deng is looking for a sweep.
Behih thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas Deng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aziz Behih is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deng throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Behih showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Behih has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Behih!
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energy
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hype
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