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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nidhi Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Zhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nidhi Negi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wang Zhi!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Negi.
Zhi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Negi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Negi shoots in for a takedown but Zhi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Negi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Negi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Negi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zhi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nidhi Negi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Negi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nidhi Negi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negi avoids the head kick by Zhi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Negi dives in and scores a takedown into Zhi's guard.
Negi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Negi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zhi, up you get!
Zhi gets caught napping as Negi dives in and scores a takedown. Zhi manages to retain guard.
Zhi is rocked!
Negi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zhi is proving hard to escape from.
Negi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Negi gets to his feet. Zhi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Negi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zhi is in Negi's guard.
Negi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Negi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Negi wriggles free and stands up.
We've been informed that Zhi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Negi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zhi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negi landing knees to the head.
Negi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Negi throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhi jumps guard and drags Negi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zhi is working an open guard so Negi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zhi slaps away a takedown attempt from Negi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Negi shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Negi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Negi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhi swivels and escapes.
Negi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Negi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhi's waist but Zhi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Negi off to one side.
Zhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhi drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhi prevents Negi from getting back to his feet.
Negi kicks Zhi off and gets to his feet.
Zhi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhi wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhi with the counter takedown but Negi avoids it easily.
Zhi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Negi sprawls well initially but Zhi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Negi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Zhi manages to move to mount!
Negi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Negi tries to get out of the position.
Zhi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Negi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zhi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Negi dives in for a single leg takedown but Zhi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A combination from Zhi does no damage.
Negi dives in and scores a takedown into Zhi's guard.
Zhi kicks Negi off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Zhi as Negi shoots in.
Zhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Negi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Negi stands up out of the half guard.
Negi shoots in for a takedown but Zhi shows good takedown defense.
Negi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Negi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zhi's guard.
Negi wants to get up but he can't break Zhi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Negi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Negi shoots in for a double leg but Zhi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Negi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zhi did well to prevent Negi getting side control.
Zhi kicks off Negi and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Negi to the mat! Negi manages to get full guard.
Negi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zhi manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wang Zhi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zhi misses with a body kick.
Negi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Negi shoots for a takedown but Zhi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhi has closed the distance and engaged Negi in a clinch.
Negi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Negi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhi as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nidhi Negi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negi shoots and misses
and Zhi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Negi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Negi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhi moves into full guard.
Zhi controlling Negi's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Negi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Negi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Negi stands up from Zhi's guard - Negi perhaps looking for a knockout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Negi enables Zhi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Negi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Negi wriggles free and stands up.
Negi shoots in for a takedown but Zhi shows good takedown defense.
Zhi moves into range and clinches up with Negi.
A right handed body shot lands from Negi.
Negi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Negi.
Zhi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Negi kicks Zhi off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhi stuffs the takedown.
Zhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Negi shoots in and drives through. Zhi sprawls well.
Negi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhi defends it nicely.
Wang Zhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Negi misses with a takedown attempt
and Zhi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zhi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zhi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Negi postures up.
Negi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zhi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Negi has managed to get both his arms back between Zhi's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhi is working an open guard so Negi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Negi is defended easily by Zhi.
Zhi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Negi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Negi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhi sprawls well. Zhi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Negi gets slowly back to his feet.
Negi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Negi dives in and grabs Zhi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhi pushes down on Negi's head and hops out.
Zhi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Negi breaks from the clinch.
Negi shoots in but Zhi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Zhi. No joy for Negi on that attempt.
Negi fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhi throws a head kick that misses.
Negi shoots for a takedown but Zhi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Negi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wang Zhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Negi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Negi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zhi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Negi.
Negi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zhi tries to buck Negi off but Negi is having none of it.
Negi decides to stand back up.
Negi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhi actively working from the bottom here.
Negi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Zhi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Negi!
Negi sneaks out the side door and pushes Zhi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nidhi Negi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhi lands in his opponent's guard.
Negi wants to stand up but Zhi is controlling him.
Negi keeping moving, preventing Zhi from controlling successfully.
Zhi won't allow Negi to get back to his feet.
Negi wants to get back to his feet but Zhi passes into half guard.
Negi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zhi is on him like a limpet, forcing Negi back against the cage.
Zhi decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negi gets to his feet. Zhi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Negi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Negi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nidhi Negi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negi avoids a kick to the body.
Negi throws a big counter combination but Zhi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Negi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Negi dives in and grabs Zhi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhi pushes down on Negi's head and hops out.
Negi shoots in and drives through. Zhi sprawls well.
Zhi slaps away a takedown attempt from Negi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Negi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhi sprawls well. Zhi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Negi gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhi avoids it really well and circles away.
Negi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhi as he jumps to the side.
Zhi stalks Negi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Negi's face. Negi staggers backwards, shaken.
Negi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Negi stands up and waves to Zhi to follow him.
Zhi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zhi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Negi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Negi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Negi gets to his feet - Zhi follows without any prompting.
Negi shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhi sprawls well. He's pushed Negi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Negi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhi is fending him off so far but Negi persists. Nope, Zhi circles away and we're back to standing.
Negi shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Negi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhi clinches up with Negi and pushes him back against the cage.
Negi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zhi looking to stall.
Zhi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Negi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zhi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Negi.
Zhi dodges an elbow strike from Negi.
Nidhi Negi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wang Zhi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Negi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zhi blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nidhi Negi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Zhi!
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