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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punch Clinch Submit (ranked 4470 p4p, 3984 weight class) and Mongkut Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Punch Clinch Submit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mongkut Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with Submit.
Fairtex lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairtex is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fairtex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex drags the fight down to the ground.
Submit wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
Submit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fairtex is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fairtex has escaped and now he's on top!
Fairtex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Submit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fairtex has managed to get both his arms back between Submit's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Submit looking for a sweep. Not yet Submit, not yet.
Submit is looking for a triangle but Fairtex pushes his legs off easily.
Submit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Submit tries to get out of the position.
Submit looking for a guillotine here but Fairtex defends easily.
Fairtex trying to control the position from guard on top but Submit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairtex postures up.
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.
Submit keeping moving, preventing Fairtex from controlling successfully.
Submit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fairtex has passed into half guard!
Submit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fairtex's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fairtex's back!
Submit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fairtex covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Submit doesn't have the hooks in and Fairtex manages to turn into his guard.
Submit looking for a guillotine here but Fairtex defends easily.
Submit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submit has his foot on Fairtex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fairtex works his way back into a safe position though.
Submit is looking to sweep but instead, Fairtex has passed into half guard.
Submit wants to get back to full guard.
Submit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fairtex is working away from the top position though.
Fairtex is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fairtex thows a huge punch but Submit dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fairtex wants to stand but Submit has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Submit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Submit.
Submit looking to control.
Fairtex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Submit wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairtex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Submit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mongkut Fairtex will probably get the nod.
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.
Submit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Submit sprawls well. Submit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet.
Submit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairtex.
It looked like Submit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fairtex shoots in for a double leg but Submit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Punch Clinch Submit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongkut Fairtex.
Submit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fairtex wants to control but Submit postures up.
Submit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fairtex rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Submit's guard! Nice work there by Fairtex!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fairtex has eaten all the pies!
Submit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fairtex manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Submit wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Submit has gone for a leg lock! Fairtex slips out almost immediately though and dives into Submit's guard.
Submit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Submit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fairtex stacks Submit on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fairtex!
Submit is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex wants to control but Submit is keeping him busy.
Submit wants to control but Fairtex postures up.
Submit is trying to improve his position.
Mongkut Fairtex has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fairtex trying to control the position but Submit is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Submit is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submit is trying to work for a sweep but Fairtex has mounted him!
Submit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Submit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Submit bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Submit is fighting to break Fairtex's control of his arms but Fairtex is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Submit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fairtex swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Submit trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Submit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Submit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fairtex dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Submit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Submit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fairtex won't allow Submit to sweep him here.
Submit looking for subs off his back but Fairtex has passed one foot through into half guard.
Submit gets back to full 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 Punch Clinch Submit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fairtex on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Submit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fairtex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Submit sprawls well. Submit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairtex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Submit tries to avoid it but Fairtex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Submit to the ground. Submit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Submit.
Submit jabs Fairtex to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submit misses with a takedown attempt - Fairtex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Submit sets himself, and Fairtex steps forward looking for the clinch! Submit avoids it this time.
Submit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fairtex tries to score with a low kick but Submit moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Submit gets a double leg takedown into Fairtex's guard.
Submit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fairtex dives on top into guard.
Submit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fairtex escapes and throws Submit's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fairtex trying to control the position but Submit is working away.
Submit tries to bench press Fairtex off him but Fairtex keeps the position.
Submit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Submit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Submit looking for submissions off his back.
Fairtex prevents Submit from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex is keen to just control but Submit is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submit wants to control but Fairtex is keeping busy.
Submit is trying to get back to full guard.
Fairtex controlling the pace.
Submit is looking for a sweep. Fairtex is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Submit wants to control but Fairtex is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Submit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairtex. Submit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Submit scores with a shot to the body.
Mongkut Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairtex throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Submit counter with a right hand.
Submit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Punch Clinch Submit is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairtex drops his hands momentarily and Submit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Submit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Submit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Punch Clinch Submit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Submit drives through with a takedown into Fairtex's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fairtex scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fairtex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Submit's waist but Submit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fairtex off to one side.
Punch Clinch Submit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongkut Fairtex.
Submit lands with an uppercut that bounces Fairtex off the cage and back into range.
Submit lands with a right hand.
Submit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fairtex on his heels. He'll look to pass Fairtex's guard now, I'm sure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Punch Clinch Submit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Submit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mongkut Fairtex!
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hype
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