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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Batu Otgonbayar (ranked 605 p4p, 2613 weight class) and Paulo Maldini (ranked 86 p4p, 337 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Batu Otgonbayar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otgonbayar pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Otgonbayar smiles and moves away.
Otgonbayar rushes Maldini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini is trying to pull guard but Otgonbayar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Maldini wants to take the fight to the mat but Otgonbayar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldini can't get the takedown.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini tries to pull guard but Otgonbayar holds him up against the cage and eventually Maldini drops back down to his feet.
Maldini tries for a takedown but Otgonbayar manages to get underhooks.
Maldini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Otgonbayar smiles and moves away.
Otgonbayar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Otgonbayar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Otgonbayar moves into the clinch successfully.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Otgonbayar pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Maldini is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Otgonbayar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldini can do to turn this around?
Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini tries for a takedown. No joy.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otgonbayar scores with a shot to the side of Maldini's head.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Otgonbayar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batu Otgonbayar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maldini is trying to drag Otgonbayar to the mat but Otgonbayar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Maldini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Otgonbayar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Otgonbayar moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otgonbayar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Otgonbayar clinches with his opponent.
Otgonbayar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini pulls guard.
Maldini wants to stand up but Otgonbayar is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini is working an open guard so Otgonbayar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Otgonbayar pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Otgonbayar is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar lands with a right to the head.
Otgonbayar gets through Maldini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maldini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Otgonbayar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Maldini.
Maldini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otgonbayar moves into the clinch successfully.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini is looking for a takedown.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Otgonbayar clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Maldini jumps guard but Otgonbayar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini jumps into guard, dragging Otgonbayar to the mat.
Maldini has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Otgonbayar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Batu Otgonbayar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Otgonbayar on the inside.
Maldini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Otgonbayar is defending well.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maldini jumps guard but Otgonbayar stands there with Maldini around his waist. Maldini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Maldini.
Maldini is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar gets through Maldini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maldini wants to take the fight to the mat but Otgonbayar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini tries for a takedown but Otgonbayar manages to get underhooks.
Otgonbayar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Maldini pulls Otgonbayar into guard.
Maldini is working an open guard so Otgonbayar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otgonbayar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maldini tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Otgonbayar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar had his way with Paulo Maldini in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Otgonbayar clinches.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Maldini wants a takedown.
Maldini is trying to drag Otgonbayar to the mat but Otgonbayar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Maldini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Maldini.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini tries to pull guard but Otgonbayar won't allow it.
Maldini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Maldini drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otgonbayar gets to his feet. Maldini looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Otgonbayar moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Paulo Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Otgonbayar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulo Maldini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otgonbayar has Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batu Otgonbayar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Otgonbayar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:41
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:41
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batu Otgonbayar!
Batu Otgonbayar retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Batu Otgonbayar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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