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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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29
154 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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176 cm
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163 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Tamad!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakai tries to clinch up.
Tamad avoids the head kick by Nakai.
A combination from Tamad does no damage.
Nakai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakai has Tamad up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nakai tries to throw a body punch but Tamad avoids it by throwing Nakai back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tamad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakai has Tamad pushed against the cage.
Tamad wants to stall.
Tamad is working for takedown but Nakai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakai controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuki Nakai.
Nakai swings for the body but Tamad moves out of range.
Nakai pushes Tamad up against the cage in a clinch.
Tamad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tamad is trying to break the clinch but Nakai has him pressed against the cage.
Nakai is looking to control Tamad's arms but Tamad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nakai has his back to the cage.
Tamad wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakai won't allow it.
Tamad looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Tamad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Nakai.
Tamad can't break the clinch.
Nakai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamad letting Nakai take a breather here.
Nakai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tamad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakai can't get the takedown.
Tamad is trying to drag Nakai to the mat but Nakai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yuki Nakai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Tamad.
Nakai effectively controlling the action here.
Tamad has Nakai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nakai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai is leaning against Tamad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakai has a couple of punches blocked by Tamad.
Nakai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tamad is trying to keep an underhook but Nakai manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nakai is trying to control. Tamad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tamad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakai seems to be looking for submissions.
Tamad tries to get to full guard but Nakai has control of the leg.
Tamad trying to control from the bottom.
Nakai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamad is just riding it out for now. Nakai eventually gives up the hold.
Nakai uses his free foot to push down on Tamad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tamad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakai fails to move to back control.
Nakai is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakai wants to control the pace but Tamad is squirming around nicely.
Tamad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nakai trying to control but Tamad is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Nakai dominated that round.
That's time! Nakai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nakai shoots in for a double leg but Tamad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakai scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakai shoots in looking for a takedown. Tamad tries to sprawl out of it but Nakai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tamad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juan Tamad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tamad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tamad fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakai clinches with his opponent.
Nakai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakai is trying to stall.
Nakai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamad wants to take the fight to the mat but Nakai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nakai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tamad wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakai won't allow it.
Nakai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad can't break the clinch.
Tamad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakai looking to stall.
Nakai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuki Nakai.
Nakai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tamad throws a head kick that misses.
Nakai darts in and clinches Tamad up against the cage.
Tamad stalling in the clinch but Nakai improves position.
Tamad is trying to drag Nakai to the mat but Nakai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yuki Nakai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Tamad.
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!
Tamad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai is looking for a takedown.
Tamad is working for takedown but Nakai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tamad working hard to break the clinch.
Tamad blocks an uppercut.
Nakai wants a takedown.
Tamad blocks a body shot from Nakai.
Nakai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tamad up against the cage.
Nakai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamad trying to land knees to the body.
Nakai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tamad trying to keep a closed guard but Nakai is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad wants to sweep here but Nakai controlling him for the moment.
Tamad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakai is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tamad trying to control the action but Nakai is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamad wants to free his trapped foot but Nakai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakai tries to roll over but Tamad keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nakai!
Tamad trying to control but Nakai is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Nakai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tamad gets a takedown into half guard.
Tamad seems to be looking for submissions.
Nakai looking for submissions off his back.
Tamad is trying to control. Nakai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tamad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nakai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tamad raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad cracks Nakai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tamad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tamad with the ground and pound from mount.
Tamad unloading with bombs!
Nakai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tamad landing punches.
Nakai is looking to improve his position but Tamad isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakai tries to lock up and control but Tamad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakai 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamad wants to free his trapped foot but Nakai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamad uses his free foot to push down on Nakai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nakai.
Nakai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yuki Nakai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tamad throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nakai because Tamad loaded up on that one.
The referee warns Nakai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tamad landing shots from mount.
Nakai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamad landing strikes from the mount.
Tamad with the ground and pound from mount.
Nakai regains half guard.
Nakai wants to get back to full guard.
Nakai won't allow Tamad to pass to mount.
Nakai trying to control but Tamad postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tamad stopping the sweep attempt from Nakai.
Tamad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tamad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakai is keeping the position for now.
Nakai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamad defends well.
Tamad preventing the sweep.
Nakai keeping full guard, as Tamad tries to pass.
Tamad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai trying to keep a closed guard but Tamad is proving a slippery customer.
Nakai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakai can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakai is refusing to be controlled, as Tamad sits in half guard.
Nakai trying to control but Tamad postures up.
Tamad working the head and body with strikes.
Nakai is pressing down on Tamad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamad stopping the sweep attempt from Nakai.
Juan Tamad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Tamad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakai 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Nakai!
In his post fight interview, Yuki Nakai gave a big smile as he said '"I came here tonight and I didn't know what to expect. I seen a lot of people hating me and I didn't know what to feel about that so I guess I didn't like you much none either. During this fight I seen a lot of changing, the way yous felt about me, and the way I felt about you. In here there wer'.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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