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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chicken Destroyer (ranked 2535 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuji Nagata (ranked 2006 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.

Destroyer
vs
Nagata

170 cm
26
167 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Condemned

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chicken Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuji Nagata !
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Nagata does it's job there.
Destroyer misses with the combination.
Nagata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Destroyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nagata 's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nagata 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Destroyer tries to score with a low kick but Nagata moves his leg out of the way.
Destroyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Destroyer moves out of range as Nagata strikes.
Destroyer slips under a jab from Nagata .

Nagata tries to sprawl but Destroyer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Nagata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Destroyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nagata is not content to let Destroyer control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer is nestled in close to Nagata , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nagata tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.
Destroyer trying to control from half guard but Nagata is working away.
Destroyer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagata keeps working.
Nagata tries to get to full guard but Destroyer has control of the leg.
Nagata won't allow Destroyer to pass to mount.

Destroyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Destroyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagata 's head.

Destroyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nagata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Destroyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagata defending well though.
Nagata is trying to get back to full guard.
Destroyer trying to control from half guard but Nagata is working away.

Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura but Nagata is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is nestled in close to Nagata , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Destroyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nagata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Destroyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Destroyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Destroyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nagata sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Destroyer throwing shots but Nagata is blocking nicely.

Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nagata has managed to free his arm - good work.

Destroyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Destroyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Destroyer.
Destroyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagata defending well though.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but Nagata defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chicken Destroyer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Destroyer throws a head kick but Nagata moves out of range.
Destroyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Destroyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nagata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagata blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Nagata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Destroyer.
Destroyer slips under a jab.
Destroyer defending well as Nagata loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer throws a body kick that misses.
Destroyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagata can do to turn this around?
Nagata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagata misses with a few strikes there.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Destroyer with a poor takedown
and Destroyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Destroyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagata doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagata throws a one two combo.
Destroyer misses with a hook. Nagata ducked under it nicely.
Nagata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagata takes a swing at Destroyer's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagata is just out of range.
Nagata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Destroyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nagata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chicken Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagata throws an overhand right that lands on Destroyer's shoulder, as Destroyer tries to avoid the shot.
Nagata takes a swing at Destroyer's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagata .
Nagata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Destroyer thows a leg kick but Nagata checks it
letting Nagata counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagata , as that shot connected.
Nagata swats away the attempt to clinch by Destroyer.
Nagata throws out a counter right but Destroyer avoids it with no problem.
Destroyer swings widly with a right hand
and Nagata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Nagata misses its intended target.
Destroyer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Destroyer cracks Nagata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagata looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
Nagata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Nagata blocks the low kick.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagata was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagata misses with a looping left.
A nice combination there by Destroyer.
Nagata lands with an overhand left.
Nagata staying out of range there.
Nagata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Destroyer with a body shot.
Destroyer slips under a jab from Nagata .
Destroyer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Destroyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Destroyer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Nagata coming out on top.
Nagata throws a jab when Destroyer was well out of range.
Destroyer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Destroyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagata misses with an uppercut.
Nagata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Destroyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Destroyer is looking to land body kicks.
Nagata throws out a powerful jab.
Destroyer digs a good hook to Nagata 's body.
Destroyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagata counters with a nice body shot.
Destroyer works Nagata 's body with a nice hook.
Nagata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Destroyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
Nagata leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Nagata working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Nagata .
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Destroyer fails to land.
Destroyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Destroyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destroyer working aggressively here.
Destroyer missing with knees to the body.
Destroyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagata walks away with a smile on his face. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Destroyer misses with a head kick.
Destroyer lands with a nice combination. Nagata backs away looking to recover.
Destroyer is looking to wear down Nagata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nagata 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.
Nagata misses the shot to the body.
Yuji Nagata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yuji Nagata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
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!

Nagata misses with a series of wild punches.
Destroyer tries to counter with a takedown but Nagata is quick to defend against it.
Destroyer scores with a jab. Nagata acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yuji Nagata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagata moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Destroyer finds it's way through Nagata 's defenses.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagata circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Nagata .
Chicken Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagata misses with a straight left.

Destroyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer trying to land knees to the body.
Destroyer has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
Destroyer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nagata pushes Destroyer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Nagata .
Destroyer trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Destroyer misses with some punches.
Nagata digs a right hand underneath Destroyer's ribcage. Destroyer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nagata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from Nagata .
Nagata lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Nagata .
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Nagata on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Nagata .
Destroyer misses with a punch on the inside.

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!
Nagata lands a hook that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
Destroyer lands an uppercut.
Destroyer tries to pull guard but Nagata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Destroyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagata tries a body shot but Destroyer blocks it.
Destroyer can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Destroyer misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Destroyer trying to land knees to the body.
Nagata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagata misses with some punches.
Nagata managing to block the knees to the body from Destroyer.
Nagata lands with a left to the head.
Destroyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Destroyer has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
Nagata blocks a body shot from Destroyer.
A short left from Nagata .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.
Nagata tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Nagata back against the cage.
Destroyer misses with some punches.
Destroyer working aggressively here.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Nagata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nagata .
Nagata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yuji Nagata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Destroyer tries to work over Nagata 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Destroyer lands a shoulder strike.
Destroyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagata avoids the damage to the body.

Destroyer jumps guard.
Nagata 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.
Destroyer is looking to sweep but instead, Nagata has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer wants to sweep but Nagata has passed to side control!
Destroyer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer wants to control but Nagata postures up.
Destroyer trying to remain calm as Nagata controls from the top position.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep.
Chicken Destroyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here as Nagata stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuji Nagata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagata 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuji Nagata !