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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nakachi Tadageru (ranked 209 p4p, 185 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 23 p4p, 20 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakachi Tadageru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwong misses with a looping left.
Tadageru wants to clinch
and Kwong counters with a left to the body.
Tadageru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwong.
Nice takedown defense from Kwong. No joy for Tadageru on that attempt.
Kwong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong misses with an uppercut. Tadageru saw that one coming.
Tadageru appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tadageru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kwong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tadageru somewhat.
Kwong wants to counter with a clinch but Tadageru pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru is looking to clinch but Kwong is avoiding it.
Kwong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tadageru with a body shot.
Tadageru wants to clinch.
Tadageru closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tadageru misses with the head strike.
Tadageru drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakachi Tadageru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tadageru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kwong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tadageru gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tadageru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kwong's head.
Kwong controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tadageru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tadageru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kwong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tadageru has managed to get both his arms back between Kwong's legs - danger averted.
Kwong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kwong controls Tadageru momentarily but Tadageru frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tadageru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tadageru 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.
Kwong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tadageru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kwong's guard.
Tadageru thows a huge punch but Kwong dodges it nicely.
Kwong trying to control but Tadageru postures up.
Kwong is looking to improve his position.
Kwong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tadageru.
Kwong is trying to maintain the position but Tadageru is very close to passing his half guard.
Tadageru lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong tries to roll over but Tadageru keeps him under control.
Tadageru looking for a submission but Kwong manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Tadageru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tadageru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tadageru throws a big elbow that misses.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Kwong keeps moving.
Tadageru prevents Kwong from getting back to his feet.
Tadageru tries to free his leg and advance position but Kwong is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kwong wants to get back to his feet but Tadageru is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tadageru throwing strikes from guard but Kwong blocks nicely.
Tadageru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakachi Tadageru dominated that 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.
Tadageru moves into the clinch.
Kwong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tadageru goes for a takedown attempt but Kwong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kwong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tadageru.
Kwong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tadageru misses with a right hand
and Kwong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kwong lands a slapping body shot.
Kwong throws a head kick but Tadageru moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru wants to clinch
and Kwong counters with a low kick, right behind Tadageru 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru clinches.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tadageru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kwong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakachi Tadageru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kwong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Tadageru controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kwong.
A right hook to the body lands for Tadageru.
Tadageru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tadageru is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Tadageru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tadageru scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kwong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tadageru tries to clinch there but Kwong circles away.
Tadageru takes a swing at Kwong's ribcage but misses.
Kwong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tadageru shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kwong counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tadageru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tadageru closes the distance but Kwong moves to the side
and Kwong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kwong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tadageru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tadageru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tadageru throws a poor cross that misses
and Kwong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tadageru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kwong swivels and escapes.
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
A nice side step and Kwong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tadageru fails with the takedown
and Kwong counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru wants to clinch up but Kwong keeps it at a distance.
Kwong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tadageru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kwong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tadageru closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kwong counters with a nice right hand that sends Tadageru toppling to the canvas! Tadageru scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kwong finish him?!
Tadageru is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tadageru drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakachi Tadageru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tadageru misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tadageru looks up at the clock and then as Kwong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tadageru smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kwong controls the position for a moment.
Kwong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tadageru.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru trying to control the position but Kwong is working away.
Tadageru in the domination position with Kwong hanging on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong parries the strikes from Tadageru easily there. Tadageru is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kwong to escape.
Tadageru landing strikes.
Tadageru sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kwong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tadageru trying to control the position but Kwong is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kwong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tadageru.
Kwong is looking for a sweep.
Tadageru scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kwong has one of Tadageru's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Tadageru scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kwong is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kwong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kwong tries to buck Tadageru off but Tadageru is having none of it.
Tadageru is looking to take a break and control but Kwong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kwong tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tadageru scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kwong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tadageru working the ground and pound but Kwong is defending the strikes.
Kwong wants to control but Tadageru postures up.
Tadageru throws a strike aimed at the side of Kwong's head but Kwong avoids it well.
Tadageru landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tadageru throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tadageru throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tadageru tries to score with some ground and pound. Kwong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kwong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tadageru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kwong, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru misses with a body punch.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tadageru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Kwong.
Kwong looking to stall.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Tadageru controls his hands.
Tadageru has clasped his hands together around Kwong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kwong throws Tadageru to one side and escapes!
Tadageru slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Kwong misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kwong takes a swing at Tadageru's ribcage but misses.
Tadageru tries to counter with a takedown but Kwong is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru has his takedown stuffed
and Kwong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kwong with a nice cross.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Tadageru slips the punch.
Tadageru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Tadageru.
Nice takedown defense from Kwong. No joy for Tadageru on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nakachi Tadageru.
I think Tadageru has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakachi Tadageru!
Nakachi Tadageru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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