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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Angelo Nambatac (ranked 7141 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Maradona (ranked 7056 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Angelo Nambatac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Maradona!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nambatac takes one to the chin there.
Maradona takes a swing at Nambatac's ribcage but misses.
Maradona checks a leg kick.
Maradona scores with a jab to the body.
Nambatac cracks the inside of Maradona's front leg.
Nambatac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maradona manages to avoid it.
Maradona connects with a jab.
Nambatac looks to score with a jab to the body but Maradona is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maradona! But no joy.
Nambatac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nambatac misses the jab.
Nambatac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nambatac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nambatac darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maradona looks to score with a jab to the body but Nambatac is just out of range.
Maradona just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNambatac.
Maradona lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maradona lands a jab to Nambatac's midsection.
Maradona blocks the body kick.
Nambatac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nambatac takes one to the side of the head.
Nambatac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nambatac throws a lazy right hand but Maradona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maradona scores with a hook.
Nambatac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nambatac really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maradona scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maradona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nambatac throws a hook to the side of Maradona's head but Maradona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maradona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch lands to the side of Nambatac 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maradona takes a swing at Nambatac's ribcage but misses.
Nambatac looks to land a right hand but Maradona moved out of range.
Maradona is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nambatac had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maradona misses with a hook. Nambatac ducked under it nicely.
Maradona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maradona lands a body shot.
Maradona paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maradona throws a jab when Nambatac was well out of range.
A cross from Maradona lands.
Maradona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nambatac.
Maradona scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nambatac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maradona jabs at Nambatac's body.
Nambatac is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maradona's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Maradona lands with an uppercut that bounces Nambatac off the cage and back into range.
Nambatac slips a jab and a cross from Maradona.
Maradona jabs at Nambatac's body.
Maradona avoids the body shot from Nambatac.
Maradona scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nambatac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maradona manages to avoid it.
Nambatac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nambatac throws a hook to the side of Maradona's head but Maradona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maradona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maradona cracks Nambatac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nambatac.
Nambatac defending well as Maradona loads up on a big left hand.
Diego Maradona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maradona cracks Nambatac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maradona scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maradona lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Maradona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nambatac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Maradona as he connects with a hook.
Nambatac ducks right into an uppercut from Maradona.
Nambatac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maradona throws a body shot but no joy.
Nambatac swings for the body but Maradona moves out of range.
Nambatac slips under a jab from Maradona.
Maradona scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nambatac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maradona circles away quickly and effectively.
Maradona misses with a looping right.
Maradona misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Maradona.
Nambatac misses with a head kick.
Nambatac is breathing heavily.
Nambatac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maradona doesn't seem bothered though.
Maradona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nambatac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maradona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nambatac. Nambatac circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Maradona.
Maradona throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Maradona lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nambatac doesn't seem phased though.
Maradona lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nambatac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maradona! But no joy.
Maradona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nambatac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maradona.
Maradona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maradona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maradona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nambatac manages to avoid it.
Nambatac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maradona moves out of range of the body kick from Nambatac.
Maradona misses with a body shot.
Maradona just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNambatac.
Nambatac throws an overhand right that lands on Maradona's shoulder, as Maradona tries to avoid the shot.
Nambatac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maradona lands with a nice body punch.
Nambatac misses with a wild body shot.
Nambatac throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maradona's head.
Nambatac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maradona.
Nambatac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maradona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maradona swings for the body but Nambatac moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nambatac. Maradona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nambatac ducks right into an uppercut from Maradona.
A cross from Maradona lands.
Good exchange - Maradona coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Maradona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maradona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maradona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nambatac manages to avoid it.
Nambatac misses with a body shot.
Maradona lands a lovely overhand right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nambatac might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nambatac walks into a stiff left hand from Maradona.
Diego Maradona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maradona connects with a nice looking jab.
Nambatac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maradona.
A big left from Maradona misses.
Nambatac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nambatac ducks under a wild hook from Maradona.
Nambatac throws a hook but Maradona avoids it easily.
Nambatac lands a front kick.
Nambatac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nambatac is looking to wear down Maradona with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nambatac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maradona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maradona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maradona lands with an overhand left.
Maradona scores with a hook to the body. Nambatac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nambatac misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nambatac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maradona connects with a body shot that sends Nambatac's belly button to the back.
Maradona scores with a body shot.
Nambatac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maradona just misses with a punch to the body.
Maradona misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Maradona.
Nambatac misses with a hook. Maradona ducked under it nicely.
Maradona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maradona connects with the punch.
Maradona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nambatac.
Nambatac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maradona.
Maradona jabs Nambatac right on the nose. Nambatac blinks but takes it well.
Nambatac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maradona throws a right hand that misses
and Nambatac counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nambatac throws a head kick that misses.
Maradona lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maradona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maradona moves out of range as Nambatac strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maradona lands a glancing blow to the side of Nambatac's head.
Nambatac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maradona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maradona scores with a one two! Nambatac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nambatac walks into a stiff left hand from Maradona.
Nambatac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maradona.
Maradona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maradona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nambatac manages to avoid it.
Maradona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nambatac doesn't seem bothered though.
Maradona thuds a left hand into Nambatac's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maradona.
Nambatac lands a high kick!
Nambatac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nambatac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maradona scores with a jab.
Maradona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nambatac.
Nice body kick there by Nambatac.
Maradona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maradona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maradona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maradona throws a body punch but Nambatac moves out of range.
Jab by Maradona.
Maradona lands a nice shot that snaps Nambatac's head back.
Maradona scores with a one two! Nambatac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maradona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nambatac takes a swing at Maradona's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nambatac.
Nambatac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maradona scores with a decent looking hook.
Nambatac throws a sloppy head kick and Maradona moves out of range easily.
Maradona with a hook.
Maradona punishes Nambatac's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maradona swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nambatac.
Nambatac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nambatac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nambatac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Maradona does it's job there.
Maradona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nambatac momentarily.
Maradona takes a swing at Nambatac's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Nambatac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nambatac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maradona lands the left hand.
Nambatac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maradona scores with a nice head shot.
Nambatac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maradona.
Nambatac walks into a jab.
Nambatac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nambatac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nambatac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maradona tests Nambatac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maradona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nambatac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nambatac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nambatac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maradona scores with a one two! Nambatac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maradona avoids the body shot from Nambatac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Maradona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nambatac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nambatac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maradona lands a lovely overhand right.
Maradona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maradona throws a series of punches but Nambatac avoids them all with ease.
Maradona swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nambatac.
Maradona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nambatac.
Nambatac misses the shot to the body.
Maradona throws a body punch but Nambatac moves out of range.
Nambatac is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nambatac takes a swing at Maradona's ribcage but misses.
Maradona blocks a head kick by Nambatac.
Maradona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nambatac in his tracks.
Maradona catches Nambatac with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nambatac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nambatac slips a jab and a cross from Maradona.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nambatac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nambatac misses with a head kick.
Maradona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maradona misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nambatac ducks under a wild hook from Maradona.
Maradona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maradona looks to throw the jab but Nambatac is out of range.
Maradona throws a series of punches but Nambatac avoids them all with ease.
Nambatac throws a body kick that misses.
Maradona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nambatac.
Maradona lands a lovely overhand right.
Nambatac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maradona throws a nice looking combination but Nambatac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maradona dodges the punch combination from Nambatac.
Maradona misses the shot to the body.
Nambatac throws a series of punches but Maradona moves out of range.
Maradona scores with a nice right hand.
Maradona misses with a looping right.
Maradona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maradona looks to land a right hand but Nambatac moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maradona avoids the body shot from Nambatac.
Nambatac looks to land a right hand but Maradona moved out of range.
Maradona connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nambatac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Maradona.
Nambatac looks to land a left hand but Maradona moved out of range nicely.
Maradona lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nambatac tries to move into range but Maradona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Maradona misses.
Nambatac gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maradona shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nambatac eats them both and turns towards Maradona to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nambatac misses with a head kick.
Maradona just misses with a punch to the body.
Maradona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nambatac throws a body shot but no joy.
Nambatac takes one to the chin there.
Maradona lands a nice shot that snaps Nambatac's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maradona lands a really nice looking cross but Nambatac seems unphased.
Maradona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maradona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nambatac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nambatac. Maradona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maradona scores with a jab to the head.
Nambatac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maradona.
Maradona misses with a body shot.
Jab by Maradona.
Maradona connects with a jab.
Maradona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nambatac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maradona misses with a straight right.
Nambatac looks to land a left hand but Maradona moved out of range nicely.
Maradona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maradona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nambatac's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nambatac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nambatac - that will leave a mark!
Maradona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maradona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nambatac.
Maradona misses with a shot to the body
and Nambatac counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nambatac blocks a jab.
Nambatac throws a body punch but Maradona moves out of range.
Nambatac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nambatac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nambatac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nambatac tries a head kick but it misses.
Maradona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maradona connects with a body shot.
Maradona throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nambatac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Maradona.
Mark Angelo Nambatac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Maradona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maradona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maradona.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Maradona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maradona has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Maradona!
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