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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takahiro Tamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Male Nurse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahiro Tamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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200 lbs
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186 cm
18
201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takahiro Tamura! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Male Nurse! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nurse misses with a kick to the body.
Tamura lands a jab to Nurse's midsection. Tamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tamura jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Tamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nurse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nurse moves out of range as Tamura strikes. Tamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Tamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tamura tries to keep at a distance but Nurse has taken the fight into the clinch. Nurse is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tamura can't fight it off and eventually Nurse manages to take the fight to the floor. Tamura looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Nurse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamura is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nurse trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nurse wants to pass the guard but Tamura is keeping the position. Tamura has a closed guard, preventing Nurse from standing up. Nurse is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tamura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tamura has escaped and now he's on top! Nurse wants to sweep here but Tamura controlling him for the moment.
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. Tamura tries to stand but Nurse is controlling from the bottom. Tamura controls from within his opponent's guard. Tamura slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Nurse.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nurse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nurse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Nurse working a defensive guard here.
That's four 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. Nurse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tamura! Nurse is looking to work his way around to Tamura's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Nurse trying to control but Tamura is having none of it. Nurse misses with a head shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Takahiro Tamura will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nurse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tamura looks to land a combination but Nurse avoids it well. Tamura lands a nice hook to Nurse's body. Nurse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Tamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nurse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tamura. Tamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nurse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Tamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tamura looks to throw the jab but Nurse is out of range. Tamura throws a body punch but Nurse moves out of range. Tamura lands a slapping body shot.
Tamura lands a body shot.
Tamura tests Nurse's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tamura lands with a shot to the body. Takahiro Tamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tamura cracks Nurse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tamura scores with a shot to the body.
Tamura is looking to wear down Nurse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Nurse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tamura tries to avoid it but Nurse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tamura to the ground. Tamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tamura lands a two punch combo.
Tamura lands a slapping body shot.
Tamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurse's head. Tamura cracks Nurse with an open hand slap. Tamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurse doesn't seem bothered though. Nurse takes one to the chin there. Tamura slips a jab and a cross from Nurse.
Tamura misses with a body shot.
Tamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Tamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tamura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Tamura cracks Nurse with an open hand slap. Nurse misses the shot to the body. Tamura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Tamura lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nurse throws a big shot that misses. Tamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurse at a distance.
Tamura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd cheers as Tamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurse doesn't seem phased though. Nurse misses with an uppercut. Tamura saw that one coming. Nurse misses with a head kick.
Tamura lands a jab-cross combination. Tamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Tamura lands with a good body shot. Nurse fails with a takedown attempt. Nurse is breathing heavily. Tamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tamura jabs at Nurse's body. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tamura. Tamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurse. Nurse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Tamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nurse has managed to clinch.
Tamura prevents Nurse from breaking the clinch. Tamura is pressed up against the cage. Nurse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tamura down to the mat. Tamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Takahiro Tamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Male Nurse. Tamura lands a head shot. Nurse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tamura cracks Nurse with a good jab. Tamura connects with a right hand. Nurse shakes it off. Tamura clobbers Nurse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Left hook, right uppercut from Tamura. Nurse on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tamura lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurse off the cage and back into rage. Tamura lands with a good body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! A lazy left from Tamura finds it's target. Tamura cracks Nurse with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tamura thuds a left hand into Nurse's body. Nurse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Good shot there by Tamura. Tamura stuns Nurse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tamura thuds his right hand into Nurse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Tamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nurse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tamura cracks Nurse with a good jab. Tamura lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurse's head. Tamura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nurse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nurse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tamura cracks a nice hook into Nurse's ribs. Nice jab there from Tamura. Tamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Tamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takahiro Tamura dominated that second round. 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. This is the final round!
Nurse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tamura getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nurse takes one to the chin there. Nurse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Tamura punishes Nurse's body with a nice straight punch. Nurse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tamura connects with a looping right hand.
Tamura slips a jab from Nurse. Tamura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Tamura jabs Nurse right on the nose. Nurse blinks but takes it well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurse is defended easily by Tamura. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tamura. Nurse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tamura lands a slapping body shot.
Tamura catches Nurse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Tamura scores with a jab to the jaw. Tamura lands a head shot. Tamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurse can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Nurse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Tamura lands. Tamura cracks Nurse with an open hand slap. Nurse throws a right hand that Tamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamura also avoids with ease. Tamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tamura cracks Nurse with a good jab. Nurse tries to move into range but Tamura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Tamura connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Tamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tamura lands a right hook to the body.
Tamura misses with a two punch combination.
Tamura lands a jab to the nose. Good standup being displayed there by Tamura as he connects with a hook. Nurse walks into a stiff left hand from Tamura. Nice straight punches there by Tamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tamura. Jab from Tamura. Takahiro Tamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nurse fails to land the takedown. Tamura connects with a looping right hand.
Takahiro Tamura is winning the standup battle so far. Nurse drops his hands momentarily and Tamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Tamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurse was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamura. Nurse has a takedown stuffed. Takahiro Tamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Male Nurse. Nurse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamura moves away. Tamura moves into range and connects with a jab. Nurse takes one on the button. Tamura with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tamura lands a jab to Nurse's midsection. Tamura scores with a jab to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tamura lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nurse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Tamura scores with a body shot.
Tamura throws a body punch but Nurse moves out of range. Nurse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tamura connects with a right hand. Nurse shakes it off. Nurse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamura swivels and escapes. Nurse misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Tamura. Nurse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Takahiro Tamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tamura lands the left hand. Tamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Tamura lunges at Nurse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurse's hand. Tamura throws a good cross that connects.
Tamura connects with a crisp jab. Tamura lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tamura. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tamura with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Tamura lands with an overhand left. Tamura scores with a body shot.
Nurse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Male Nurse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tamura stuns Nurse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nurse moves forwards but Tamura connects with a nice, crisp jab. Good shot there by Tamura. A jab lands there for Tamura. Tamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurse on the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tamura lands with a shot to the body. Nurse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tamura throws a shot to the body.
Tamura jabs at Nurse's body. Nurse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Tamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Takahiro Tamura showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tamura, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takahiro Tamura!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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