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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikora Tama (ranked 247 p4p, 474 weight class) and Noah Anderson (ranked 30 p4p, 55 weight class). Tama comes to the cage accompanied by Haka War Dance. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Noah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tama throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tama looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tama tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tama throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Tama has knee on belly momentarily but Anderson bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Tama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tama wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Tama seems content to control.
Tama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tama is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tama.
Tama trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Tama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tama trying to advance position but Anderson counters by regaining guard.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tama throws a big elbow that misses.
Tama trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tama tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Tama misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Tama is now in Anderson's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tama throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tama's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
Tama looking for a sweep. Not yet Tama, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tama lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Tama throws a body shot but no joy.
Tama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Tama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson tries to kick Tama off but Tama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Tama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tama trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tama trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Tama is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson is staying active underneath Tama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tama throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Tama is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noah Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama misses the jab.
Tama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tama wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tama is trying to keep an underhook but Anderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tama wants to get back to full guard.
Tama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson wants to stand up but Tama is controlling the position.
Tama is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tama is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tama avoid being mounted?
Tama wants to sweep but Anderson has passed to side control!
Tama struggling a bit here.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tama sneaks back into half guard.
Tama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Tama wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anderson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tama working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Will Tama go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tama misses with punches from the back.
Anderson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tama off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tama controlling from the back.
Anderson trying to get back to his feet but Tama is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikora Tama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Noah Anderson's cut.
That's time! Tama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tama doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tama throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Tama throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Tama moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Tama misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tama gets full guard.
Tama wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is thwarting Tama's attempts to control the position.
Anderson prevents Tama from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama wants to sweep but Anderson has passed to side control!
Tama tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson has control of an arm but Tama manages to advance to Anderson's back!
Anderson is trying to stand back up.
Anderson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Tama to control.
Tama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Tama is looking for the choke from the back position but Anderson is controlling his hands well.
Tama tightening his grip on Anderson, looking for the choke.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Tama.
Tama missing with strikes.
Tama working for a choke but Anderson reverses nicely into Tama 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tama throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Tama up and slammed him! Tama can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control!
Tama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tama prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Anderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tama lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to escape.
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tama slows the pace down in half guard.
Tama is looking for a kimura here.
Nikora Tama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikora Tama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikora Tama!
Nikora Tama made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm come out here to fight for the Mao'ri people of New Zealand, and to represent the warrior spirit! There is nothing I won't do to bring pride and honour to my heritage, and this win is another step towards that. Let's go!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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