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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fakiiri's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Notta TERVE!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
22 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Powers!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers slips under a jab from Fakiiri.
An inside leg kick from Powers misses.
A good leg kick by Fakiiri.
Powers takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Fakiiri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fakiiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Fakiiri works Powers's body with a nice hook.
Powers misses the jab.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.
Powers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fakiiri slips a jab from Powers.
Powers cracks Fakiiri with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Fakiiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri tries to land a front kick but Powers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fakiiri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Powers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Powers.
Fakiiri digs a good hook to Powers's body.
Powers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fakiiri tries to score with a low kick but Powers moves his leg out of the way.
Fakiiri throws a front kick that sends Powers stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fakiiri.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fakiiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powers. Powers obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Powers saw that one coming.
A jab from Fakiiri misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fakiiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Powers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fakiiri to score with a decent uppercut.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powers throws out the jab.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers avoids a kick to the body.
Powers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Powers misses with a body shot
and Fakiiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fakiiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powers in his tracks.
A shot to the body from Fakiiri misses
and Powers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fakiiri!
Powers trying to control the position but Fakiiri is working away.
Fakiiri tries to buck Powers off but Powers is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fakiiri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fakiiri prevents Powers from improving his position.
Fakiiri wants to stand but Powers has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fakiiri trying to pass the guard but Powers defending well.
Fakiiri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Powers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nakki Fakiiri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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