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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Black Heart (ranked 872 p4p, 1169 weight class) and Nakachi Tadageru (ranked 62 p4p, 79 weight class). Heart comes to the cage accompanied by Fear of the Dark. The key to victory for Black Heart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nakachi Tadageru!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tadageru.
Tadageru fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Heart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart looks to score with a jab to the body but Tadageru is just out of range.
Tadageru clinches up against the cage.
Tadageru is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Heart gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tadageru.
Heart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tadageru backwards.
Heart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakachi Tadageru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tadageru.
Black Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakachi Tadageru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru dives in for a single leg takedown but Heart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heart but Heart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Heart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tadageru fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tadageru was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Tadageru shoots in and drives through. Heart sprawls well.
Heart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tadageru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heart momentarily.
Tadageru shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Heart counters with a straight right hand.
Tadageru throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heart was covering up waiting for the punch and Tadageru finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tadageru cracks Heart with a solid left hand.
Heart wants to sweep but no luck.
Tadageru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heart's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heart wants to get back to his feet but Tadageru is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tadageru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heart taking a bit of punishment here - Tadageru scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tadageru sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Heart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Heart is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tadageru postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tadageru works to advance to full mount. Heart defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tadageru lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tadageru punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru working the ground and pound effectively.
Tadageru lands a big shot there that rocks Heart but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tadageru putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tadageru with shots to the head and body - Heart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Heart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heart is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tadageru jumps into side control!
Tadageru working the head with strikes.
Tadageru throws an elbow but Heart slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tadageru lands some shots froms side control.
Tadageru working away.
Tadageru working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heart is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tadageru scoring with punches from side control.
Heart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tadageru on the ground.
Tadageru throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Heart wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Heart is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tadageru working the ground and pound but Heart is defending the strikes.
Tadageru lands an elbow.
Tadageru is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Heart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakachi Tadageru dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown but Heart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Heart was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tadageru.
Tadageru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heart.
Tadageru shoots for a double leg takedown but Heart sprawls well. He's pushed Tadageru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tadageru shoots for a double leg takedown but Heart sprawls well. He's pushed Tadageru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakachi Tadageru.
Tadageru has managed to clinch.
Tadageru is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tadageru is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heart is defending well.
Tadageru struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands.
Tadageru blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Heart on the inside.
Heart breaks from the clinch.
Tadageru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Heart was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tadageru.
Heart misses with a looping right.
Tadageru has managed to clinch.
Heart working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tadageru doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tadageru misses with a hook.
Black Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heart tries a head kick but it misses.
Tadageru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tadageru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heart.
And Tadageru tries to counter it with a takedown but Heart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tadageru is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
It looked like Heart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tadageru has his takedown stuffed
and Heart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black Heart is winning the standup battle so far.
Tadageru fails to land the takedown.
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tadageru.
Tadageru drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heart defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tadageru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tadageru.
A counter left hand to the body from Heart misses its target.
Tadageru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heart seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tadageru closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Heart's guard.
Heart wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart misses with a body shot.
Tadageru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tadageru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heart is fending him off so far but Tadageru persists. Nope, Heart circles away and we're back to standing.
Tadageru scores with a sloppy right hand. Heart should have avoided that one.
Heart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tadageru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tadageru.
Heart lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Heart. No joy for Tadageru on that attempt.
Heart is looking to wear down Tadageru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tadageru clinches up with Heart and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Tadageru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Heart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
Heart throws a shot to the body.
Heart misses with a wild body shot.
Tadageru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heart tries to avoid it but Tadageru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heart to the ground. Heart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heart misses the shot to the body.
Tadageru with the counter takedown but Heart avoids it easily.
Tadageru is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
Tadageru closes the distance and clinches up with Heart, looking for a takedown. Tadageru pushes Heart against the cage but Heart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tadageru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heart is fending him off so far but Tadageru persists. Nope, Heart circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru with a lazy takedown attempt
and Heart counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tadageru is breathing heavily.
Jab from Heart.
Tadageru doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heart counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart looks to land a left hand but Tadageru moved out of range nicely.
Tadageru darts in looking for a takedown but Heart gets double underhooks and turns Tadageru into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Heart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Heart as Tadageru shoots in.
Tadageru walks into a stiff left hand from Heart.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heart takes a swing at Tadageru's ribcage but misses.
Heart circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Heart dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Heart works the jab nicely.
Tadageru gets a clinch.
Tadageru tries to score a body lock takedown but Heart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Heart can't break the clinch.
Tadageru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Tadageru.
Heart stops a takedown attempt from Tadageru.
Heart breaks from the clinch.
Heart slips a straight right by Tadageru.
A little feinted left hand from Heart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heart as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Heart misses the target.
Black Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakachi Tadageru.
A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target.
Tadageru changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Heart tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tadageru is in Heart's guard.
Tadageru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heart is trying to control the position but Tadageru postures up.
Heart has momentary wrist control but Tadageru slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tadageru defends well.
Heart keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
Tadageru lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heart working for a triangle but Tadageru defends it easily.
Tadageru landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tadageru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heart wants to stand up but Tadageru is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadageru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakachi Tadageru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tadageru is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tadageru throws an elbow that misses. Heart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tadageru's guard. Nice move by Heart!
Tadageru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tadageru will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heart is fighting to break Tadageru's control of his arms but Tadageru is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tadageru is on top in guard.
Tadageru works over Heart with some ground and pound from guard.
Tadageru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tadageru.
Tadageru lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tadageru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tadageru is in close to Heart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tadageru throws a strike but Heart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heart controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tadageru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heart trying to control but Tadageru is working from the bottom.
Tadageru wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tadageru is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heart wants to stand and escape but Tadageru is having none of it.
Heart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakachi Tadageru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tadageru 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakachi Tadageru!
Nakachi Tadageru thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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