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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nursultan Tuliegbay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nanaki Yotomishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuliegbay comes to the cage accompanied by Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing. Nanaki Yotomishi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nursultan Tuliegbay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nanaki Yotomishi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuliegbay dives in for a single leg takedown but Yotomishi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tuliegbay tries to throw a body punch but Yotomishi avoids it by throwing Tuliegbay back against the cage.
Yotomishi looking to throw knees to the head but Tuliegbay is blocking nicely.
Yotomishi is trying to push Tuliegbay away but Tuliegbay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yotomishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuliegbay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yotomishi's efforts to push away.
Tuliegbay prevents a body shot from Yotomishi.
Tuliegbay tries to score a body lock takedown but Yotomishi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuliegbay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yotomishi can't break the clinch.
Tuliegbay manages to break the clinch.
Tuliegbay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yotomishi tries to clinch
and Tuliegbay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tuliegbay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yotomishi tries to roll over but Tuliegbay keeps him under control.
Tuliegbay tries to pass to full mount but Yotomishi defends it.
Tuliegbay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yotomishi wants to improve his position but Tuliegbay is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yotomishi trying to hold on to Tuliegbay's head to control him but Tuliegbay postures up.
Yotomishi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuliegbay trying to mount his opponent but Yotomishi defends it.
Tuliegbay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yotomishi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yotomishi wants to get back to full guard.
Yotomishi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yotomishi tries to get to full guard but Tuliegbay has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tuliegbay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yotomishi defending well though.
Yotomishi wants to get back to his feet.
Yotomishi is staying active underneath Tuliegbay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yotomishi is trying to get back to full guard.
Yotomishi won't allow Tuliegbay to pass to mount.
Tuliegbay is working hard here to advance position.
Tuliegbay is keen to just control but Yotomishi is a slippery customer.
Yotomishi tries to get to full guard but Tuliegbay has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Tuliegbay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yotomishi actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yotomishi tries to get to full guard but Tuliegbay has control of the leg.
Tuliegbay winds up and cracks Yotomishi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tuliegbay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yotomishi actively working from the bottom here.
Yotomishi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yotomishi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yotomishi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tuliegbay dives into side control.
Yotomishi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yotomishi wants to control but Tuliegbay is keeping busy.
Yotomishi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tuliegbay is thwarting Yotomishi's attempts to control the position.
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 Nursultan Tuliegbay will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tuliegbay scores with a body shot.
Tuliegbay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yotomishi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tuliegbay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yotomishi!
Tuliegbay lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yotomishi is looking to reverse the position.
Tuliegbay is putting a hurting on Yotomishi here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yotomishi regains half guard.
Tuliegbay trying to control the action but Yotomishi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuliegbay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yotomishi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yotomishi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tuliegbay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yotomishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tuliegbay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yotomishi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuliegbay.
Tuliegbay is trying to work for a kimura but Yotomishi is defending well.
Yotomishi wants to get back to his feet.
Tuliegbay is thwarting Yotomishi's attempts to control the position.
Yotomishi wants to get back to full guard.
Yotomishi has hold of Tuliegbay's hands but Tuliegbay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yotomishi is defending against the submission attempts here by Tuliegbay.
Yotomishi wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yotomishi is looking for a sweep. Tuliegbay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tuliegbay connects with a nice short shot to Yotomishi's temple.
Yotomishi taking some punishment here, with Tuliegbay in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yotomishi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tuliegbay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yotomishi trying to control from the bottom.
Tuliegbay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yotomishi keeps working.
Tuliegbay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuliegbay drops an elbow to the side of Yotomishi's head.
Tuliegbay wants to control but Yotomishi is keeping him busy.
Tuliegbay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay winds up and cracks Yotomishi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yotomishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tuliegbay.
Tuliegbay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yotomishi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tuliegbay is nestled in close to Yotomishi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tuliegbay drops an elbow to the side of Yotomishi's head.
Yotomishi looking for submissions off his back.
Tuliegbay wants to free his trapped foot but Yotomishi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nursultan Tuliegbay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yotomishi wants to improve his position but Tuliegbay is controlling well.
Yotomishi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tuliegbay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yotomishi defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yotomishi is looking to control Tuliegbay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yotomishi avoid being mounted?
Tuliegbay is working for a submission of some sort.
Tuliegbay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yotomishi is looking to control Tuliegbay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yotomishi avoid being mounted?
Tuliegbay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tuliegbay wants to pass to mount but Yotomishi is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nursultan Tuliegbay 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!
Yotomishi tries to clinch up.
Yotomishi throws a head kick but Tuliegbay moves out of range.
Tuliegbay throws a chopping leg kick but Yotomishi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Yotomishi.
Tuliegbay dives in for a single leg takedown but Yotomishi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tuliegbay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yotomishi's efforts to push away.
Tuliegbay breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Tuliegbay as Yotomishi shoots in.
Tuliegbay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yotomishi tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuliegbay works Yotomishi's body with a nice hook.
Yotomishi wants to clinch
so Tuliegbay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tuliegbay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yotomishi trying to control the position.
Yotomishi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tuliegbay defends it easily.
Tuliegbay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yotomishi's head.
Tuliegbay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yotomishi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tuliegbay has managed to get both his arms back between Yotomishi's legs - danger averted.
Tuliegbay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yotomishi is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuliegbay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yotomishi's head.
Tuliegbay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yotomishi keeping moving, preventing Tuliegbay from controlling successfully.
Yotomishi working for a triangle but Tuliegbay defends it easily.
Tuliegbay wants to control from the top but Yotomishi keeps moving.
Tuliegbay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tuliegbay won't allow Yotomishi to sweep him here.
Yotomishi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tuliegbay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tuliegbay throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yotomishi working for a triangle but Tuliegbay defends it easily.
Yotomishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tuliegbay wants to control from the top but Yotomishi keeps moving.
Tuliegbay tries to free his leg and advance position but Yotomishi is retaining full guard.
Nanaki Yotomishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuliegbay won't allow Yotomishi to sweep him here.
Yotomishi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuliegbay is aware though and is defending well.
Tuliegbay wants to control from the top but Yotomishi keeps moving.
Yotomishi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tuliegbay controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yotomishi looking for a guillotine here but Tuliegbay defends easily.
Yotomishi working for a triangle but Tuliegbay defends it easily.
Tuliegbay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nursultan Tuliegbay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tuliegbay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuliegbay is pushing down on Yotomishi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yotomishi is fighting to maintain full guard but Tuliegbay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuliegbay wants to control but Yotomishi is keeping him busy.
Tuliegbay not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nursultan Tuliegbay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tuliegbay, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nursultan Tuliegbay!
Nursultan Tuliegbay took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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