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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikora Tama (ranked 1497 p4p, 1702 weight class) and Libor Lunak (ranked 177 p4p, 205 weight class). Tama comes to the cage accompanied by Haka War Dance. 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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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Libor Lunak!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunak throws a jab when Tama was well out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Tama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tama tries for a takedown but Lunak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lunak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama.
Lunak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tama.
Lunak misses with a head kick.
Tama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lunak.
Tama tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lunak misses the target.
Lunak throws a jab when Tama was well out of range.
Tama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tama scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Lunak.
A big left from Lunak misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama darts in and clinches Lunak up against the cage.
Tama tries for a takedown but Lunak manages to get underhooks.
Lunak with a knee to the head.
It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lunak pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama tries to free his leg and advance position but Lunak is retaining full guard.
Tama trying to control but Lunak is working from the bottom.
Tama cracks Lunak with a solid left hand.
Tama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lunak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tama is controlling him.
Tama trying to control but Lunak is working from the bottom.
Lunak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lunak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tama drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lunak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lunak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lunak!
Lunak stands up and beckons Tama to his feet.
Tama avoids the body shot from Lunak.
Lunak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lunak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama.
Lunak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tama finds it's way round the side to connect with Lunak's head.
Tama dives in and grabs Lunak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lunak pushes down on Tama's head and hops out.
Tama has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lunak tries to land a body kick
and Tama counters with a straight right hand.
Tama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunak missing with a left hand there. Tama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Tama misses its target.
Lunak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama was well out of range. Poor timing from Lunak.
Tama throwing a counter right hand but Lunak manages to avoid it.
Lunak tries to sprawl but Tama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lunak is in trouble now - Tama has advanced to mount!
Tama controlling the pace for now.
Tama looking to finish Lunak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lunak!
Tama tries to control but Lunak wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lunak is now in Tama's guard. A big mistake from Tama there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama looking for subs off his back but Lunak has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lunak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lunak misses with a looping right.
Tama feinted with a counter takedown.
Libor Lunak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lunak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Tama's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lunak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tama has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tama advances to full mount.
Tama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Libor Lunak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama'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.
Tama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lunak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lunak keeps working.
Tama swings around for an armbar but Lunak sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tama's guard.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tama trying to control the position.
Lunak gets to his feet - Tama follows without any prompting.
Tama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lunak keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Tama connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama is standing up over Lunak. Lunak looks to escape but Tama dives into side control.
Tama throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunak is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lunak is pushing Tama's head away, looking to escape. Tama manages to hold on to the position though.
Lunak bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lunak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tama moves away from the strike by Lunak.
Tama lands with a shot to the body.
Tama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lunak looking to throw knees to the head but Tama is blocking nicely.
Lunak tries a knee to the head but Tama blocks it.
Tama breaks from the clinch.
Tama slips under a jab.
Libor Lunak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lunak throws a body punch but Tama moves out of range.
Tama moves out of range of the strikes.
Lunak throws an overhand right that lands on Tama's shoulder, as Tama tries to avoid the shot.
Tama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lunak avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama tries to clinch there but Lunak circles away.
Tama fails with the takedown.
Tama takes a swing at Lunak's ribcage but misses.
Lunak misses with a hook.
Lunak moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tama.
Tama shoots in and gets a takedown into Lunak's guard.
Lunak wants to get back to his feet but Tama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lunak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lunak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tama is proving hard to escape from.
Lunak won't allow Tama to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lunak.
Lunak leaves Tama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lunak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lunak throws a jab when Tama was well out of range.
Tama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tama misses with a takedown attempt - Lunak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tama.
Lunak misses with a looping left.
Tama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lunak has his feet on Tama's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lunak is trying to defend but Tama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Tama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lunak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tama 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.
Tama uses his free foot to push down on Lunak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lunak.
Tama looking to finish Lunak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lunak!
Tama looking to control but Lunak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Libor Lunak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lunak throws the left hand but Tama avoids the punch easily.
Tama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lunak misses with a looping right.
Lunak misses with a head kick.
Tama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lunak's guard.
Lunak wants to get back to his feet but Tama passes into half guard.
Lunak wants to get back to his feet.
Tama wants to control but Lunak is keeping him busy.
Tama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lunak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama.
Tama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lunak is just riding it out for now. Tama eventually gives up the hold.
Tama prevents Lunak from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama is controlling the pace.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tama trying to control from half guard but Lunak is working away.
Ground and pound from Tama.
Tama not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lunak is looking to escape.
Tama throwing shots but Lunak is blocking nicely.
Tama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lunak is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Lunak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tama doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tama is defended easily by Lunak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunak with a jab.
Lunak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lunak throws a hook but Tama avoids it easily.
Lunak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick from Lunak.
Lunak gets caught flat footed, as Tama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tama trying to control but Lunak is working from the bottom.
Tama throws a big elbow that misses.
Tama trying to control but Lunak is working from the bottom.
Tama looking to sit in guard and control but Lunak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Libor Lunak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunak preventing the sweep.
Tama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lunak defends it easily.
Tama is working an open guard so Lunak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Lunak.
Tama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama moves out of range of the strikes.
Tama ducks under a wild hook from Lunak.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lunak throws a lazy right hand but Tama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nikora Tama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lunak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tama tries for a takedown but Lunak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Libor Lunak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lunak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Libor Lunak!
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