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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Distefano (ranked 866 p4p, 773 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 114 p4p, 99 weight class). Tong Panong has chosen Tetris Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Distefano.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Distefano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tong Panong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tong Panong can't get the takedown.
Tong Panong landing knees to the head.
Tong Panong throws a head punch that misses.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong scores with a shot to the side of Distefano's head.
Distefano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tong Panong lands with a light punch inside.
Distefano blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
Distefano managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distefano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tong Panong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tong Panong working Distefano over with knees to the body.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
Distefano lands with a left to the head.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Distefano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tong Panong throws an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong dodges an elbow strike from Distefano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distefano.
Distefano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tong Panong's elbow.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Distefano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tong Panong lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distefano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong has a couple of punches blocked by Distefano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Distefano is defending well.
Distefano's coaches at Deathsquad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tong Panong slows the pace down in half guard.
Tong Panong stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Distefano to get to his feet.
Tong Panong clinches with his opponent.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Distefano avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Distefano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tong Panong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong goes for a takedown attempt but Distefano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Distefano throws a jab when Tong Panong was well out of range.
Tong Panong tries to counter with a clinch but Distefano shakes him off and moves away.
Tong Panong shoots in but no luck this time.
Distefano lands the left hand.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Distefano is having none of it.
It looked like Distefano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Distefano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tong Panong or perhaps it was just good defense by Distefano, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distefano tries to land a front kick but Tong Panong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Distefano throws a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head but Tong Panong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tong Panong clinches up against the cage.
Tong Panong misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Distefano.
Tong Panong prevents a body shot from Distefano.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Tong Panong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Distefano is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Tong Panong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Distefano after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tong Panong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Distefano defends well and Tong Panong ends up having to push Distefano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Distefano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tong Panong avoids it.
Tong Panong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Distefano!
Distefano tries to bench press Tong Panong off him but Tong Panong keeps the position.
Distefano struggling a bit here.
Distefano is not content to let Tong Panong control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Distefano swings widly with a right hand
and Tong Panong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Distefano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Distefano keeps the fight on the outside.
Tong Panong looks to clinch
and Tong Panong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tong Panong misses the shot to the body.
Distefano thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tong Panong.
Distefano sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Distefano avoids it this time.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but Distefano shows good takedown defense.
Tong Panong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Distefano avoids it really well and circles away.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Distefano has closed the distance and engaged Tong Panong in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong is working for takedown but Distefano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Distefano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distefano dodges an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano takes a shot to the head.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Distefano as the two fighters clinch.
Distefano digs a right hand underneath Tong Panong's ribcage. Tong Panong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tong Panong is breathing heavily.
Distefano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Distefano lands a hook that snaps the head of Tong Panong backwards.
Distefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tong Panong backwards.
Distefano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tong Panong has picked Distefano up - he's going for a ride! Tong Panong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distefano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong slows the pace down in half guard.
Distefano keeping control of the position.
Tong Panong tries to pass to full mount but Distefano defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong Panong keeps trying to improve his position.
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 Eric Distefano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Distefano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tong Panong moves out of range of the body kick.
As Distefano backs off Tong Panong throws a huge counter combo but Distefano manages to avoid it all.
Tong Panong blocks a jab.
Distefano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tong Panong darts in and clinches Distefano up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Distefano tries to work over Tong Panong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tong Panong misses with some punches.
Distefano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tong Panong or not.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Distefano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tong Panong misses with a punch on the inside.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong.
Distefano lands a body shot.
Distefano scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Distefano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tong Panong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tong Panong pushes Distefano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong.
Distefano takes a shot to the head.
Distefano avoiding damage as Tong Panong throws knees to the body.
Distefano lands with a right to the head.
Tong Panong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown but Distefano manages to get underhooks.
Tong Panong misses with the head strike.
Distefano gets through Tong Panong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distefano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tong Panong controls his hands.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Distefano presses Tong Panong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Distefano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Distefano tries to throw a body punch but Tong Panong avoids it by throwing Distefano back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Distefano - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Distefano - that landed with a thud.
Distefano works on Tong Panong's body with a couple of short punches.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Distefano.
Distefano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Distefano takes a shot to the head.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Distefano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Distefano - that landed with a thud.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Distefano.
Distefano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Distefano avoids it.
Distefano lands with a short shot to the head.
Distefano pushes Tong Panong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Distefano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Distefano is leaning against Tong Panong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Distefano lands with a right to the head.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distefano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Distefano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tong Panong is rocked!
Distefano lands with a light punch inside.
Tong Panong is still on wobbly legs! Can Distefano finish him?
Distefano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong Panong can do to turn this around?
Distefano throws a big uppercut that drops Tong Panong! More strikes from Distefano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tong Panong lies dazed against the cage as Distefano celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Distefano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Marc Tong Panong had this to say: 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.
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