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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Ridgeway (ranked 98 p4p, 17 weight class) and Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 125 p4p, 24 weight class). Ridgeway's entrance music is The Forgotten War. A fine choice. Fakiiri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Arch Enemy - You Will Know My Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Ridgeway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nakki Fakiiri!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Fakiiri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Fakiiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fakiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fakiiri is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway scores with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Fakiiri moves his leg out of the way.
Fakiiri blocks a leg kick.
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Ridgeway misses its target.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Fakiiri checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fakiiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fakiiri is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fakiiri's calf.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Fakiiri's ribs.
Fakiiri with a hook.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fakiiri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway is looking to wear down Fakiiri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fakiiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Ridgeway finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Fakiiri wants to counter with a clinch but Ridgeway pushes him away.
Fakiiri lands a head kick. Ridgeway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Fakiiri's ribs.
Fakiiri misses with a hook
and Ridgeway counters by moving into the clinch.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway lands a body punch.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Fakiiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway cracks Fakiiri with a nice body shot.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fakiiri's sensitive parts.
Fakiiri throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fakiiri.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fakiiri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway lands a jab.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Fakiiri down.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick nicely.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fakiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Fakiiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fakiiri counters with a body kick.
Ridgeway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fakiiri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Ridgeway throws a body kick.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Fakiiri down with leg kicks.
Fakiiri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Fakiiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Fakiiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ridgeway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fakiiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ridgeway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fakiiris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Fakiiri's front leg.
Ridgeway scores with a decent looking hook.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fakiiri manages to circle out of the way.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri tries a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway is wise to it.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Fakiiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Fakiiri takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut
and Fakiiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fakiiri just manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fakiiri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fakiiri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fakiiri misses the body punch
and Ridgeway counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ridgeway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway is leaning against Fakiiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway is leaning against Fakiiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fakiiri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ridgeway - the referee stops the clock and Fakiiri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ridgeway. Fakiiri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fakiiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fakiiri cracks Ridgeway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ridgeway tries to land a body kick
and Fakiiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Fakiiri catches Ridgeway right on the button with a cross.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Good work by Fakiiri as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Fakiiri as he checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Fakiiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fakiiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri catches Ridgeway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that half lands.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Fakiiri avoids it.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fakiiri.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
It seemed like Fakiiri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ridgeway!
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Fakiiri misses.
Ridgeway needs to keep his hands up - Fakiiri had a free shot at his head there.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ridgeway misses with the combination.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Fakiiri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Fakiiri off balance momentarily.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A jab from Fakiiri finds it's way through Ridgeway's defenses.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridgeway in his tracks.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
Ridgeway stuns Fakiiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fakiiri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fakiiri.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
Ridgeway digs a right hand underneath Fakiiri's ribcage. Fakiiri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fakiiri can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri digs a right hand underneath Ridgeway's ribcage. Ridgeway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fakiiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ridgeway presses Fakiiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Fakiiri tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Fakiiri lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fakiiri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway just leaning against Fakiiri, taking a breather.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ridgeway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fakiiri.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ridgeway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'eating out at the "Y" later...'.
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