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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pauli Painija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncomfortably Numb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uncomfortably Numb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauli Painija!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uncomfortably Numb!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Painija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Painija misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Painija misses with a series of wild punches.
Numb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Painija as he jumps to the side.
Numb shoots in and bounces Painija off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Numb wants to control from the top but Painija keeps moving.
Numb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Numb passes into half guard.
Numb wants to control but Painija is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Painija doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Numb.
Painija gets back to full guard.
Painija is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Numb trying to control the position from guard on top but Painija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numb trying to control the position from guard on top but Painija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Uncomfortably Numb.
Painija stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Numb.
Numb throws a chopping leg kick but Painija manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Numb throws a leg kick but Painija moved away.
Numb stuns Painija with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Numb connects with a solid leg kick.
Numb misses with a head kick.
Painija swings for the body but Numb moves out of range.
Numb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Numb shoots in for a takedown but Painija shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Painija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Numb slips a jab from Painija.
Numb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Numb thows a body shot but no joy.
Painija thows a body shot but no joy.
Painija throws a leg kick that misses.
Painija swings for the body but Numb moves out of range.
Numb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uncomfortably Numb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Numb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Painija was well out of range. Poor timing from Numb.
Painija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Numb has a takedown stuffed.
Pauli Painija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortably Numb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Painija comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Painija checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Numb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Numb misses with a takedown
enabling Painija to counter with a crisp jab.
Painija is looking to wear down Numb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Painija throws a body punch but Numb moves out of range.
Numb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Painija.
Painija checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Painija throws a shot from downtown. Numb moves away and avoids it.
Numb has a takedown stuffed.
Numb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Painija at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncomfortably Numb dominated 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.
Painija checks the leg kick.
Numb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Painija swivels and escapes.
Numb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Painija misses with a hook. Numb ducked under it nicely.
Painija misses with a body kick.
Numb throws a low kick, looking for Painija's leg but Painija calmly moves out of range.
Painija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Numb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Painija tries to clinch up but Numb circles away and keeps his distance.
Numb with a lazy takedown attempt
and Painija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Numb shoots in but no luck this time.
Pauli Painija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortably Numb.
Numb tried to score with a low kick but Painija checks it.
Painija misses with a two punch combination.
Painija throws a head kick but Numb moves out of range.
Painija is looking to clinch but Numb is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb shoots in looking for a takedown but Painija manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Numb's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Numb misses with a takedown attempt
and Painija counters with a nice uppercut.
Painija is looking to clinch but Numb is avoiding it.
Painija waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Numb.
Numb avoids the body shot from Painija.
Painija tries to clinch up but Numb circles away and keeps his distance.
Painija looks to score with a jab to the body but Numb is just out of range.
Painija fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Numb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Numb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Numb throws a low kick, looking for Painija's leg but Painija calmly moves out of range.
Painija misses with a shot to the body
and Numb counters with a leg kick.
Pauli Painija is winning the standup battle so far.
Numb shoots in for a double leg but Painija sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numb misses with a takedown
and Painija holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Painija throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Numb blocks it with crossed arms.
Painija has a couple of punches blocked by Numb.
Numb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Painija after a bit of a struggle.
Numb wants a takedown.
Painija tries to circle away but Numb has him pinned against the cage.
Painija breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Painija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Painija as he checks the leg kick.
Painija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Numb.
Painija gets caught napping as Numb dives in and scores a takedown. Painija manages to retain guard.
Painija might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Numb won't allow Painija to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Numb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Numb wants to control from the top but Painija keeps moving.
Painija wants to stand up but Numb is controlling him.
Numb trying to control the position from guard on top but Painija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Painija working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Numb.
Numb throws a strike but Painija rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Painija defends well.
Painija throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Numb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Numb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Painija has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Painija distracts Numb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Painija working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Numb's head.
Painija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Numb is keeping the position for now.
Numb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pauli Painija will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Numb throws a leg kick but Painija sees it coming and moves out of range.
Numb misses with a wild body shot.
Painija is looking to clinch.
Numb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Painija counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Numb 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 Painija has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Painija and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Numb.
Numb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Numb connects with a body shot that sends Painija's belly button to the back.
Painija slaps away a takedown attempt from Numb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Numb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Painija.
Painija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Numb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Numb throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Numb scores with a nice right hand.
Numb throws a leg kick but Painija sees it coming and moves out of range.
Painija stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Numb.
Good leg kick by Painija there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Numb has his takedown stuffed
and Painija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pauli Painija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortably Numb.
Numb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Numb tries for a takedown but Painija circles away easily
and Painija counters with a straight right hand.
Painija stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Painija wants it to stay on the feet.
Numb throws a leg kick but Painija checks it.
Numb tries for a takedown but Painija sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Painija misses.
Numb misses the shot to the body.
Painija takes the fight into the clinch.
Painija misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Painija - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Painija looking to stall.
Painija stalling in the clinch.
Painija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Painija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb is trying to maintain a safe position but Painija gets an underhook and turns Numb into the cage.
Painija with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Painija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Numb has him pressed against the cage.
Numb takes a shot to the head.
Painija tries to stall but Numb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Painija goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Numb avoiding damage as Painija throws knees to the body.
Numb gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Numb is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Numb thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Numb landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numb jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Painija is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Painija and Numb has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Numb goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Painija rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Numb's guard! Nice work there by Painija!
Painija is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Painija throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Numb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Painija missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Uncomfortably Numb just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Painija fails to land with a series of punches.
Painija 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.
Numb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Painija.
Painija keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A clash of legs there as Painija blocks the low kick.
Painija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Painija wants to clinch
and Numb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Numb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Painija manages to avoid it.
Painija misses with a straight right.
Numb throws a low kick but Painija avoids it.
Painija connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Painija checks a low kick from Numb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Numb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Numb throws a series of punches but Painija moves out of range.
Numb throws a leg kick
and Painija cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Painija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Painija.
Numb tries to score with a low kick but Painija moves his leg out of the way.
Numb misses with a low kick.
Pauli Painija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Numb just misses with a punch to the body.
Numb misses with a low kick as Painija jumps back.
Painija blocks a head kick by Numb.
Painija connects with a body shot that sends Numb's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Painija can pounce on him.
Painija thumps Numb with a low kick.
Painija checks a low kick from Numb.
Pauli Painija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Numb looks to land a right hand but Painija moved out of range.
Painija cracks Numb with a good jab.
Numb thows a body shot but no joy.
Painija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Numb manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Painija on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Numb. Numb obviously looking to wear him down.
Painija wants to clinch up but Numb keeps it at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Numb!
Painija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Numb.
Numb throws a body punch but Painija moves out of range.
Painija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb misses with a low kick.
Painija swinging wildly here.
Numb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Painija is out of range.
Numb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Painija is able to avoid easily.
Painija tries to clinch but Numb moves out of range.
Numb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Painija sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Painija is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Painija checks a low kick from Numb.
Numb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Numb misses with a low kick.
Numb shoots for a takedown but Painija saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Numb is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Numb tries to land a leg kick but Painija saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Numb throws a nice looking combination but Painija bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Painija scores with a nice head shot.
Painija avoids the head kick by Numb.
Painija throws a right hand that Numb ducks under and follows up with a left that Numb also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Painija. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Painija.
Numb misses with a takedown attempt - Painija sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pauli Painija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortably Numb.
Painija tries to close the distance and clinch but Numb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Numb with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numb keeps the fight on the outside.
Painija checks a low kick from Numb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pauli Painija will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Numb tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Numb.
Numb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Painija.
Painija checks a leg kick.
Painija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Painija looks to score with a jab to the body but Numb is just out of range.
Painija throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Numb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Numb.
Painija takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Numb checks a low kick from Painija.
Painija throws an off balance right hand
and Numb counters with a low kick, right behind Painija 's knee.
Numb scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb swings for the body but Painija moves out of range.
Painija swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Numb counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Numb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Painija trying to hold on to Numb's head to control him but Numb postures up.
Numb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Painija sees it coming and defends easily.
Numb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Numb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Numb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Numb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Painija has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Numb looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Painija is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Numb.
Numb prevents Painija from standing back up.
Numb is stalling here. Painija is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Numb seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Painija has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Numb wants to control but Painija postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Painija trying to control the action but Numb is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Numb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Numb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Painija's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Numb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Painija postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Numb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Painija defends well.
Painija being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uncomfortably Numb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Numb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uncomfortably Numb!
Uncomfortably Numb is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Uncomfortably Numb made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q159 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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