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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lemy Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston has chosen Fuckin Problem as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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146 lbs
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147 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lemy Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiden Preston!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters misses with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Waters has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Waters misses with a low kick.
Waters scores with the left hand. Preston knows he should have avoided that one.
Preston lands with a shot to the body.
Waters throws the left hand but Preston avoids the punch easily.
Waters lands a body shot.
Preston avoids the body shot from Waters.
Waters slips a jab from Preston.
Preston connects with a right hand. Waters shakes it off.
Preston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waters keeps the fight on the outside.
Preston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Preston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Preston tries a low kick but Waters avoids it.
Preston throws a wild body kick that Waters sees coming a mile off.
Waters shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters throws a half hearted mid kick.
Preston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Waters moves out of range easily.
Preston moves out of range of the body kick.
Waters walks into a straight right hand from Preston.
Preston jabs Waters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waters misses with a low kick.
Preston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Preston.
Waters misses with a hook.
Preston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Waters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Preston as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters avoids the head kick by Preston.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Preston. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters moves out of range of the leg kick from Preston.
Waters tries to land a leg kick but Preston saw it coming and moves away.
Preston defending well as Waters loads up on a big left hand.
Waters throws a leg kick but Preston checks it.
A good leg kick by Waters.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Preston, as that shot connected.
Preston swinging wildly here.
Preston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Waters on the side of the head.
Waters blocks a jab.
Preston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters misses with an uppercut.
Preston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Waters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Preston.
Preston throws a jab but it's blocked by Waters.
Preston scoring well with a low kick there.
Waters misses with a low kick.
Preston misses with a looping left.
Waters moves out of range of the body kick from Preston.
Waters scoring well with a low kick there.
Preston forces Waters back against the cage and clinches.
Waters wants to take the fight to the mat but Preston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Preston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Waters lands a left hand.
Preston blocks a body shot from Waters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Waters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waters tries to work over Preston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waters misses with an elbow over the top.
Waters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Waters throws a head punch that misses.
Preston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Preston struggles to land a body shot inside as Waters controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Waters.
Waters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Waters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Preston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Preston. That snapped Waters's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aiden Preston will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters scores with a nice strike.
Preston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Waters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Preston.
Waters thows a body shot but no joy.
Waters thuds a left hand into Preston's body.
Preston lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Preston finds it's target.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but Preston shows good takedown defense.
Waters misses with a low kick.
Waters ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Preston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Waters has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Waters and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Preston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Waters has time to react.
Preston throws a hook but Waters blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters throws a leg kick but Preston checks it.
Preston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Waters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Preston.
Waters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Preston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters slips under a jab from Preston.
Preston throws a hook but Waters blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Waters misses.
Waters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aiden Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preston blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Preston misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Preston.
Waters misses the shot to the body.
Waters goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Waters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Preston circles away.
Waters swats away the attempt to clinch by Preston.
That kick from Preston tenderised Waters's leg. Waters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waters takes a swing at Preston's ribcage but misses.
Waters drops his hands momentarily and Preston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters tries to clinch up but Preston circles away and keeps his distance.
Waters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Preston avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemy Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preston checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters just misses with a punch to the body.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters tries to land a leg kick but Preston saw it coming and moves away.
Waters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Waters throws a leg kick but Preston moved away.
Waters just misses with a punch to the body.
Preston moves out of range of the body kick from Waters.
Preston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Waters is predictable there
and Preston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Waters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Waters connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Preston jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Waters is predictable there
and Preston counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston throws a looping overhand right but Waters ducks down to avoid it.
Preston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Waters misses with a body kick.
Waters misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waters moves away.
Preston blocks the body kick.
Waters throws the left hand but Preston avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Preston.
Preston lands a jab.
Preston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Waters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
Preston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Preston walks into a straight right hand from Waters.
Preston leaves Waters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Waters lands a lovely overhand right.
Waters motions for Preston to come forward. Waters throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Waters on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Waters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiden Preston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Preston throws a body punch but Waters moves out of range.
A big left from Preston misses.
Preston lands with a hook. Waters tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Preston throws a looping overhand right but Waters ducks down to avoid it.
Waters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waters slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Preston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters avoids the body shot from Preston.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waters. Preston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters throws out a loose jab but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston looks for the body kick but Waters saw that one coming.
Waters blocks a jab.
Preston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Waters on the side of the head.
Waters cracks Preston with a good jab.
Waters thows a body shot but no joy.
Preston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Preston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waters slips under a jab.
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters is looking to wear down Preston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch lands to the side of Waters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lemy Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Waters scores with a nice strike.
Waters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Preston can pounce on him.
Preston looks to score with a jab to the body but Waters is just out of range.
Preston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preston throws a leg kick that misses.
Waters tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Waters throws an overhand right that lands on Preston's shoulder, as Preston tries to avoid the shot.
Preston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid body kick from Waters.
Waters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Waters thows a leg kick but Preston checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston misses with a head kick.
Waters tries to score with a low kick but Preston moves his leg out of the way.
Waters avoids the head kick by Preston.
Preston clobbers Waters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Waters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waters misses with a body shot.
Waters closes the distance and clinches up with Preston, looking for a takedown. Waters pushes Preston against the cage but Preston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Preston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Waters somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemy Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Preston lands a jab to Waters's midsection.
Preston looks to score with a jab to the body but Waters is just out of range.
Waters closes the distance and clinches up with Preston, looking for a takedown. Waters pushes Preston against the cage but Preston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Preston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Waters takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Waters. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Waters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Waters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Preston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preston leaves Waters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Preston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Waters's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Preston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Preston scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Preston.
Preston slaps away a takedown attempt from Waters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Preston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Preston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Preston!
Our winner, Aiden Preston, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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