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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nada (ranked 1281 p4p, 199 weight class) and Luigi Bates (ranked 1970 p4p, 294 weight class). Luigi Bates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Luigi Bates!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nada was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates wants to clinch.
Nada connects with a single shot there.
Nada throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Nada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bates.
Bates finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bates misses with a straight right.
Nada misses with a wild combination.
Nada throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Bates wants to counter with a clinch but Nada pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nada's guard.
Bates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nada pulls Bates in close to his closed guard and prevents Bates from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather.
Bates seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nada controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Nada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Nada misses its intended target.
Nada throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Bates throws a low kick but Nada moves out of range easily.
Nada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates moves forwards but Nada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bates moves out of range as Nada strikes.
Nada misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bates lands with a good body shot.
Nada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Nada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bates staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands a glancing blow to the side of Nada's head.
Bates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nada throws a big shot that misses.
Bates lands the left hand.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nada misses the jab.
Nada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Bates there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Nada misses.
Nada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bates has picked Nada up - he's going for a ride! Bates dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nada tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Nada is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates throwing shots but Nada is blocking nicely.
Nada manages to get to full guard.
Nada wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Nada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nada keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bates tries to clinch but Nada is having none of it.
Nada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nada is looking to counter punch.
Bates slips under a jab from Nada.
Nada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bates circles away.
Bates scores with the left hand. Nada knows he should have avoided that one.
Bates tries to land a front kick but Nada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Nada misses.
Nada checks a leg kick nicely.
Nada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nada.
Bates slips under a jab.
Frank Nada is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates scores with a body shot.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nada was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Nada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nada throws a head punch that misses.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
Nada working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates pushes Nada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates blocks a body shot from Nada.
The referee calls for Nada to work.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates effectively controlling the action here.
Nada prevents the takedown attempt.
Nada has Bates pressed against the cage.
Nada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates stalling in the clinch.
Nada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nada stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Frank Nada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Bates.
Nada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nada has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Bates has Nada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nada prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Nada fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates working aggressively here.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nada is defending well for now.
Bates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Nada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nada leaning against his opponent.
Bates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nada throws a head punch that misses.
Nada has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bates clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nada somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Nada has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bates.
You can see the frustration on Bates's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nada lands a shot to the body.
Frank Nada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nada working for the choke.
Bates has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bates is trapped and Nada is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada is looking to control Bates but Bates is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nada is really struggling to control Bates but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nada thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The referee is taking a good look at Bates as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nada!
Bates is trying to remain composed but Nada is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Nada is trying to stick to Bates's back but Bates is turning into Nada. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nada's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bates.
Bates content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates won't allow Nada to sweep him here.
Nada keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Bates content to stall in guard here.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Nada dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Bates connects with a single shot there.
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nada.
And Bates tries to counter it with a takedown but Nada pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Bates tries to clinch but Nada is having none of it.
Bates tries to work over Nada's front leg with a kick but Nada checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bates.
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nada. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bates throws a leg kick which misses Nada's front leg but catches the back leg as Nada tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bates slips under a jab from Nada.
Bates looks to land a combination but Nada avoids it well.
Nada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.
Bates avoids the body shot from Nada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bates prevents Nada from improving his position.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nada.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nada is keeping the position for now.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates won't allow Nada to sweep him here.
Bates advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates trying to control the pace.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nada keeps working.
Bates not doing much here.
Nada wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Nada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates wants to control from the top but Nada keeps moving.
Nada is trying to keep Bates in close.
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Bates lands a jab.
Nada misses with a wild combination.
Nada throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates throws out a counter right but Nada avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates looks to land a body kick but Nada moved away.
Bates cracks Nada with a good jab.
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nada.
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates defending well as Nada loads up on a big left hand.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nada throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Bates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nada loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
Bates fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nada throws a big shot that misses.
Bates connects with a right hand. Nada shakes it off.
Nada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bates throws a hook but Nada avoids it easily.
Bates scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nada misses with a looping left.
Bates misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!
During a confident post fight interview, Luigi Bates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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