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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Minerva Wulf (ranked 973 p4p, 1702 weight class) and Tadahiro Nomura (ranked 89 p4p, 136 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wulf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sanctus Dominus. Nomura is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nomura. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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18 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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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 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Minerva Wulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadahiro Nomura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nomura tries to avoid it but Wulf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nomura to the ground. Nomura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wulf misses with a left hand
and Nomura counters with a straight right hand.
Nomura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wulf.
A little jabbing left from Nomura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wulf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nomura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wulf misses with a takedown attempt
and Nomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nomura stuffs the takedown attempt from Wulf. Wulf gets slowly back to his feet.
Wulf sizes up Nomura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomura moves out of range as Wulf throws a body kick.
Wulf closes the distance but Nomura moves to the side
and Nomura counters with a stiff right hand.
Wulf is rocked!
It looks like Minerva Wulf has been cut.
Wulf wants to clinch.
As Wulf backs off Nomura throws a huge counter combo but Wulf manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wulf or perhaps it was just good defense by Nomura, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nomura! But no joy.
Jab from Wulf.
Wulf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wulf works his way into side control.
Nomura tries to bench press Wulf off him but Wulf keeps the position.
Nomura manages to get back to half guard.
Wulf passes to full mount!
Nomura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wulf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nomura is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nomura tries to hold on but Wulf pushes him away.
Wulf wants to control the pace but Nomura is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nomura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wulf controlling from mount.
Nomura can't escape the position.
Wulf trying to control but Nomura is having none of it.
Wulf controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomura is looking to improve his position but Wulf isn't that keen on the idea.
Nomura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wulf controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nomura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wulf trying to control but Nomura is having none of it.
Nomura is looking to improve his position but Wulf isn't that keen on the idea.
Wulf tries to control but Nomura wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nomura is looking to improve his position but Wulf isn't that keen on the idea.
Wulf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nomura is looking to escape.
Wulf content just to control the position here.
Nomura is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minerva Wulf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wulf tries to clinch
and Nomura counters with a straight right hand.
Wulf tries for a takedown but Nomura circles away easily
and Nomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wulf goes for a double leg but Nomura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nomura continues to drive forward.
Nomura tries for a takedown but Wulf manages to get underhooks.
Nomura tries to pull guard but Wulf holds him up against the cage and eventually Nomura drops back down to his feet.
Wulf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nomura backwards.
Nomura has a couple of punches blocked by Wulf.
Nomura has had enough of the clinch but Wulf keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf takes a shot to the head.
Wulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wulf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulf takes a shot to the head.
Wulf lands an elbow inside that Nomura shrugs off.
Nomura misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomura lands a nice uppercut.
Wulf misses with some punches.
Nomura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nomura wants to break free but Wulf has control.
Nomura prevents the takedown attempt.
Nomura pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf wants to control from the top but Nomura keeps moving.
Minerva Wulf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nomura wants to sweep but no luck.
Wulf content to stall in guard here.
Nomura is trying to control the position but Wulf postures up.
Wulf is looking to advance position but Nomura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wulf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nomura has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Infamous Duranto Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomura controlling his opponent.
Nomura looking to control but Wulf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nomura looking for a guillotine from mount but Wulf is having none of it.
Nomura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wulf is surviving well by controlling Nomura's body position as best he can.
Wulf is working to get back to half guard.
Nomura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wulf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulf sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nomura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nomura's back!
Wulf has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nomura's body.
Wulf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nomura for as long as he can get away with.
Nomura tries to escape but Wulf has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nomura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wulf.
Wulf keeps control of the position as Nomura tries to break free.
Wulf is riding his opponent, not letting Nomura buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf continues to stall.
Wulf controlling well, preventing Nomura from escaping the position.
Wulf slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wulf trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Nomura do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nomura is keeping busy.
Wulf throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tadahiro Nomura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Minerva Wulf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wulf moves into the clinch.
Nomura manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nomura wants to sweep but no luck.
Nomura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nomura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wulf controls the pace.
Nomura pulls Wulf in close to prevent any damage.
Wulf trying to control but Nomura is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wulf pushing down on Nomura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wulf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomura trying to control from the bottom.
Nomura is not content to let Wulf control the position.
Nomura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wulf is working away from the top position though.
Nomura is controlling Wulf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wulf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nomura is looking to control Wulf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nomura avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wulf in particular looking to stall.
Nomura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wulf pulls his head out easily.
Nomura is refusing to be controlled, as Wulf sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nomura trying to control but Wulf postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wulf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nomura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wulf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nomura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wulf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nomura defends well and Wulf ends up having to push Nomura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nomura lands with a right to the head.
Nomura presses Wulf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wulf misses with an elbow strike.
Wulf tries to throw a body punch but Nomura avoids it by throwing Wulf back against the cage.
Nomura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Wulf.
Wulf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nomura prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomura breaks from the clinch.
Wulf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Nomura tries to counter it with a takedown but Wulf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wulf fails with the takedown
and Nomura counters with a straight right hand.
Nomura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nomura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wulf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nomura counters with a nice uppercut.
Wulf wants to clinch but Nomura slips to the side
and Nomura counters with a beautiful punch that sends Wulf to the canvas!
Oh Wulf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nomura trying to control but Wulf is working from the bottom.
Nomura passes Wulf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nomura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nomura trying to mount his opponent but Wulf defends it.
Nomura wants to control but Wulf is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomura stalling.
Wulf seems to have got his legs back now.
Wulf manages to get to full guard.
Wulf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wulf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nomura manages to get himself to full guard.
Nomura being controlled here, momentarily.
Nomura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wulf defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadahiro Nomura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nomura 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadahiro Nomura!
Our winner, Tadahiro Nomura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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