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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naye Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cabek Nerek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Naye Kaka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Naye Kaka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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189 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Naye Kaka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cabek Nerek! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nerek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kaka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nerek did well to prevent Kaka getting side control. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Nerek tries to roll over but Kaka keeps him under control. Kaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nerek has managed to free his arm - good work. Kaka is looking for a kimura but Nerek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaka to get the leverage. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Kaka is looking for a kimura here.
Kaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerek is just riding it out for now. Kaka eventually gives up the hold. Nerek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Nerek has his foot on Kaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaka works his way back into a safe position though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Nerek is retaining full guard. Nerek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nerek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaka defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaka looking to pass the guard. Kaka is working hard here to advance position. Nerek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Nerek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kaka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Kaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kaka stands and steps away. Nerek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Nerek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kaka to the mat! Kaka manages to get full guard. Nerek looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nerek defends it easily. Nerek advances to half guard. Nerek wants to free his trapped foot but Kaka is holding on for dear life with his legs. Nerek stands up and beckons Kaka to join him on the feet. A momentary lapse in concentration from Nerek enables Kaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nerek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Kaka wants to stand but Nerek has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nerek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaka is controlling him. Kaka looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Nerek is looking for a triangle but Kaka pushes his legs off easily.
Kaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Nerek pushes Kaka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nerek. Nice takedown defense from Nerek. No joy for Kaka on that attempt. Nerek shoots in for a double leg but Kaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Naye Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cabek Nerek. Kaka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kaka is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nerek looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Nerek tries to roll over but Kaka keeps him under control. Nerek actively working from the bottom here. Nerek is looking to escape. Kaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nerek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaka pulls his head out easily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nerek tries to get to full guard but Kaka has control of the leg. 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 Naye Kaka will probably get the nod. 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.
Kaka scores with a takedown into Nerek's guard. Kaka gets to his feet - Nerek follows without any prompting. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nerek is defended easily by Kaka. Kaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nerek circles away. Nerek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nerek somewhat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Nerek. Naye Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cabek Nerek. Kaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nerek shoots in but Kaka avoids the takedown attempt easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kaka fails with a takedown attempt. Kaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Nerek sprawls well. He's pushed Kaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nerek shoots in for a double leg but Kaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nerek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nerek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaka. Kaka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nerek looks for a takedown but Kaka sprawls well. Kaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nerek as he avoids it easily. Nerek dives in and grabs Kaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaka pushes down on Nerek's head and hops out. Kaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nerek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaka somewhat. Kaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaka wants it to stay on the feet. Kaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Nerek. Nerek gets slowly back to his feet. Kaka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nerek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nerek tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kaka tries for a kimura but Nerek is defending well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nerek regains half guard. Kaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaka seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Nerek manages to get to full guard.
Nerek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Nerek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaka circles away. Kaka fails with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Kaka as Nerek shoots in. Kaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nerek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nerek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaka did well to prevent Nerek getting side control. Kaka wants to get back to his feet. Kaka looking for submissions off his back. Nerek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naye Kaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nerek pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nerek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nerek pulls his head out easily. Kaka is trying to stand up here but Nerek is controlling him well. Nerek decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Nice takedown defense from Nerek. No joy for Kaka on that attempt. Kaka shoots in but no luck this time. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nerek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaka is trying to defend but Nerek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Nerek seems to be looking for submissions.
Nerek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cabek Nerek will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nerek's waist but Nerek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaka off to one side. Kaka stuffs the takedown. Kaka fails to land the takedown. Nerek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nerek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naye Kaka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nerek shoots in and bounces Kaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Nerek stands up from guard. Let's bang! Kaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nerek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaka defends it nicely. Kaka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. This has been an exciting period of action! Kaka prevents Nerek from escaping the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kaka is trying to get an arm triangle but Nerek is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nerek throws Kaka to one side and escapes! Kaka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Kaka wants to stand but Nerek is controlling his posture from full guard. Nerek 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. Nerek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kaka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nerek, up you get! Kaka fails with a takedown attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nerek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Nerek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kaka fails with a takedown attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaka. Kaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaka wants it to stay on the feet. Kaka closes the distance and clinches up with Nerek, looking for a takedown. Kaka pushes Nerek against the cage but Nerek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kaka gets caught flat footed, as Nerek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Kaka looking for a triangle here. Nerek is fighting it but it looks tight! Kaka pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nerek is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Naye Kaka!
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energy
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hype
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