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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 276 p4p, 998 weight class) and Devin Hill (ranked 45 p4p, 121 weight class). Chontamenti comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Right In Two. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thoth Chontamenti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Hill!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chontamenti circles away quickly and effectively.
Hill leaves Chontamenti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chontamenti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hill throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
A big left from Hill misses.
Hill misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Hill backs away, Chontamenti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hill gets tackled into the cage by Chontamenti. Chontamenti maintains the clinch.
Chontamenti lands a right hand.
Chontamenti avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
Chontamenti avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage.
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but Chontamenti won't allow it.
Chontamenti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chontamenti swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chontamenti.
Hill blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Chontamenti.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Chontamenti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chontamenti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chontamenti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Hill is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chontamenti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chontamenti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chontamenti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
Chontamenti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chontamenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chontamenti lands a nice uppercut.
Chontamenti decides to pull guard.
Hill is looking to stand up but Chontamenti won't let him.
Chontamenti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.
Chontamenti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chontamenti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.
Hill wants to stand but Chontamenti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chontamenti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill wants to stand but Chontamenti is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti working a defensive guard here.
Chontamenti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chontamenti working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hill working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chontamenti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill wants to stand but Chontamenti is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chontamenti looking for a sweep. Not yet Chontamenti, not yet.
Hill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chontamenti's guard.
Chontamenti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chontamenti's guard.
Chontamenti is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Hill wanted to stand there but Chontamenti had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is fighting to break Chontamenti's control of his arms but Chontamenti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hill gets to his feet - Chontamenti follows without any prompting.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Chontamenti takes one to the side of the head.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
A shot to the liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thoth Chontamenti dominated that round.
That's time! Chontamenti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Chontamenti is out of range.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Hill appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hill gets tackled into the cage by Chontamenti. Chontamenti maintains the clinch.
Chontamenti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Chontamenti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hill looking to stall.
Chontamenti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chontamenti lands with a short shot to the head.
Chontamenti gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti lands a nice uppercut.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Hill misses with an elbow over the top.
Chontamenti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill trying to control the position but instead, Chontamenti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hill into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hill.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chontamenti blocks the elbow strike.
Hill creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chontamenti's defenses.
It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
Hill lands a nice elbow.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill.
Chontamenti throws a head punch that misses.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chontamenti blocks the elbow strike.
Hill blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Thoth Chontamenti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chontamenti has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill throws an elbow but it misses.
Chontamenti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti gets control of Hill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chontamenti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chontamenti working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily.
Hill stands up from Chontamenti's guard - Hill perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hill scores with a punch to the head.
Hill throws a series of punches but Chontamenti moves out of range.
It looked like Chontamenti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Chontamenti.
Nice straight punches there by Chontamenti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chontamenti.
Hill checks a leg kick.
Hill with a nice cross.
Hill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill scores with a nice right hand.
Chontamenti has been working on his balance at Pantheon of Paroxysm, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hill.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Nice body kick there by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti thuds a left hand into Hill's body.
Hill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hill is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chontamenti dives into side control.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Chontamenti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hill's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hill wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chontamenti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hill will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chontamenti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hill is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chontamenti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chontamenti trying to control but Hill is having none of it.
Hill is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chontamenti has taken his back.
Hill is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Chontamenti off. It looks like it's working - Chontamenti slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Hill displaying calm under pressure there.
Chontamenti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hill! But no joy.
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 Thoth Chontamenti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Chontamenti moves out of range easily.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Hill finds it's target.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Chontamenti misses its target.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Hill misses.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chontamenti misses with a hook.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Chontamenti moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Chontamenti is predictable there
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chontamenti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill swings for the body but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chontamenti counters with a nice body shot.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chontamenti lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti clinches up with Hill and pushes him back against the cage.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill looking to throw knees to the head but Chontamenti is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chontamenti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Chontamenti.
Hill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Chontamenti.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chontamenti digs a right hand underneath Hill's ribcage. Hill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chontamenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chontamenti lands with a left to the head.
Chontamenti is working Hill over against the cage.
Chontamenti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
Chontamenti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chontamenti scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
Chontamenti is working Hill over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti digs a right hand underneath Hill's ribcage. Hill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chontamenti as Hill tries to tie him up.
Chontamenti scores with a shoulder strike.
Chontamenti lands a right hand.
Chontamenti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Chontamenti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chontamenti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chontamenti avoids a wild elbow strike from Hill.
Chontamenti digs a right hand underneath Hill's ribcage. Hill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti - that landed with a thud.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
A short left from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
Chontamenti is leaning against Hill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chontamenti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chontamenti is looking for a takedown.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
Chontamenti scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
Chontamenti is working Hill over against the cage.
Chontamenti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chontamenti presses Hill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chontamenti scores with a shoulder strike.
Chontamenti gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chontamenti lands a right hand.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
Chontamenti scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body.
Chontamenti works on Hill's body with a couple of short punches.
Hill blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thoth Chontamenti clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Chontamenti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hill throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Chontamenti in a clinch.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chontamenti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Hill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hill is trying to maintain a safe position but Chontamenti gets an underhook and turns Hill into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Hill avoiding damage.
Hill misses with some punches.
Hill trying to stall but Chontamenti improves his position.
Hill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti avoids a wild elbow strike from Hill.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chontamenti is trying to drag Hill to the mat but Hill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chontamenti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chontamenti is leaning against Hill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
Chontamenti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hill is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chontamenti decides to pull guard.
Hill wanted to stand there but Chontamenti had control of the position.
Chontamenti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hill wants to get up but he can't break Chontamenti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hill rolls with it to try and escape but Chontamenti cranks on the arm and Hill is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti retains his heavyweight title!
Thoth Chontamenti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Devin Hill stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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