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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Imperial XinZhao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Neday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imperial XinZhao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Imperial XinZhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Neday!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XinZhao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neday.
Neday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neday throws a head kick that misses.
Imperial XinZhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
XinZhao swings for the body but Neday moves out of range.
XinZhao thuds his right hand into Neday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neday throws a right hand that XinZhao ducks under and follows up with a left that XinZhao also avoids with ease.
XinZhao cracks Neday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
XinZhao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neday at a distance.
XinZhao blocks a jab.
Neday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as XinZhao sprawls well. XinZhao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neday gets slowly back to his feet.
Imperial XinZhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Neday.
Neday tries to clinch up.
Neday tries for a takedown but XinZhao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
XinZhao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Neday did well to prevent XinZhao getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
XinZhao prevents Neday from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
XinZhao decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
XinZhao clinches up with Neday and pushes him back against the cage.
XinZhao tries to break the clinch but Neday is controlling the position.
Neday is trying to drag XinZhao to the mat but XinZhao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Neday manages to break the clinch.
XinZhao misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from XinZhao. Neday does a little dance to reset his feet.
XinZhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neday shoots in looking for a takedown. XinZhao tries to sprawl out of it but Neday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. XinZhao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. XinZhao tries to avoid it but Neday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag XinZhao to the ground. XinZhao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
XinZhao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Neday will feel that in the morning.
XinZhao lands a lovely overhand right.
XinZhao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neday.
XinZhao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nedays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neday fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from XinZhao.
XinZhao throws a head kick but Neday moves out of range.
Neday takes one to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neday.
Neday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from XinZhao. Those never looked like landing.
XinZhao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
XinZhao lands a body shot.
XinZhao lands with a nice body punch.
XinZhao throws a nice looking combination but Neday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
XinZhao lands a glancing blow to the side of Neday's head.
XinZhao connects with a crisp jab.
XinZhao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
XinZhao jabs Neday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
XinZhao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
XinZhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neday is sneakily working for an arm triangle but XinZhao sees it coming and defends easily.
Neday looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neday wants to pass to mount but XinZhao is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neday stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows XinZhao to get to his feet.
XinZhao throws out a loose jab but Neday uses good head movement to avoid it.
XinZhao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neday in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neday is looking to clinch.
XinZhao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neday on the side of the head.
XinZhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
XinZhao lands a nice hook to Neday's body. Neday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imperial XinZhao 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.
XinZhao misses with a double jab.
Neday avoids the body shot from XinZhao.
Neday's hands are dropping dangerously low here and XinZhao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neday scrambles back to his feet.
Neday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neday shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. XinZhao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Neday trying to control the position from guard on top but XinZhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neday trying to stand up but can't free himself from XinZhao's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neday decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
XinZhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Imperial XinZhao is winning the standup battle so far.
XinZhao slips a jab and a cross from Neday.
XinZhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neday manages to avoid it.
Neday moves out of range of the strikes.
XinZhao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neday.
XinZhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imperial XinZhao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neday dodges the punch combination from XinZhao.
XinZhao connects with the punch.
Neday avoids the body shot from XinZhao.
XinZhao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neday doesn't seem bothered though.
Neday avoids the body shot from XinZhao.
XinZhao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
XinZhao throws the kick towards the body but Neday avoids it.
Neday tries a head kick but it misses.
Neday avoids the body shot from XinZhao.
XinZhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
XinZhao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neday.
Neday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neday dives in and grabs XinZhao's left leg, looking for a takedown. XinZhao pushes down on Neday's head and hops out.
Imperial XinZhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Neday.
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!
Neday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neday is breathing heavily.
XinZhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Neday takes a jab right on the kisser.
XinZhao throws a body punch but Neday moves out of range.
Neday misses with a straight left.
XinZhao has his takedown stuffed
and Neday counters with a right hand to the body.
XinZhao stuffs the takedown.
Neday misses the jab.
Neday tries to clinch there but XinZhao circles away.
Neday lands a nice shot to the body.
XinZhao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
XinZhao avoids the head kick by Neday.
Neday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
XinZhao misses with a jab, cross combination.
XinZhao thows a body shot but no joy.
Neday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neday shoots in but no luck this time.
XinZhao lands with a straight right. Neday didn't see that one coming.
XinZhao works over Neday's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neday tries to clinch up.
Neday tries to clinch but XinZhao moves out of range.
XinZhao throws a one two combo.
Neday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
XinZhao throws a nice looking combination but Neday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neday stuffs the takedown attempt from XinZhao. XinZhao gets slowly back to his feet.
XinZhao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Neday backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XinZhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neday was well out of range. Poor timing from XinZhao.
Neday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. XinZhao was covering up waiting for the punch and Neday finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Neday trying to control the position from guard on top but XinZhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Imperial XinZhao 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!
Neday tries for a takedown but XinZhao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neday has closed the distance and engaged XinZhao in a clinch.
XinZhao has Neday pressed against the cage, preventing Neday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Neday tries to land knees in the clinch but XinZhao avoids the damage to the body.
XinZhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Neday wants to stall.
XinZhao is trying to push Neday away but Neday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Neday jumps guard but XinZhao stands there with Neday around his waist. Neday gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Neday stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
XinZhao wants to break free but Neday has control.
XinZhao working hard to break the clinch.
Neday tries to pull guard but XinZhao holds him up against the cage and eventually Neday drops back down to his feet.
Imperial XinZhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Neday.
XinZhao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neday just stands there and leans against the cage.
XinZhao tries to break free but Neday pushes him back against the cage.
Neday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by XinZhao. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neday shoots in but XinZhao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
XinZhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neday moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from XinZhao.
XinZhao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
XinZhao lands a glancing blow to the side of Neday's head.
XinZhao with a jab.
Neday looking to score a takedown here. XinZhao is defending well but Neday drives through and ends up in XinZhao's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
XinZhao managing to control the position.
XinZhao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neday on the ground.
Neday trying to control but XinZhao is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray Neday has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
XinZhao looks to land a combination but Neday avoids it well.
XinZhao tries to clinch but Neday moves out of range.
Neday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neday slaps away a takedown attempt from XinZhao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
XinZhao misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from XinZhao. Neday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neday tries to close the distance and clinch but XinZhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neday throws a head kick that half lands.
Neday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts XinZhao as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neday fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from XinZhao. Neday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from XinZhao.
Neday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
XinZhao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neday as he jumps to the side.
XinZhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neday tries to close the distance and clinch but XinZhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
XinZhao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neday.
Neday fails with the takedown.
Ray Neday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
XinZhao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Neday.
I think XinZhao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imperial XinZhao!
A very excited looking Imperial XinZhao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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