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Event:
WEC 16: Nakamura vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Tavares's knee but Tavares avoids it well.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Nakamura has Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to stall but Tavares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura works on Tavares's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Tavares takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakamura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
Tavares gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nakamura throws an elbow but misses.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Tavares's ribcage. Tavares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tavares is keeping busy.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Nakamura blocks an uppercut.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Tavares is rocked!
Nakamura unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tavares! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nakamura is unloading with more strikes now! Tavares drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Nobuhiro Nakamura is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WEC 14: Wacker vs La Grande 2
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Tavares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A cross from Machida lands.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
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!
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
#KD2#
Tavares lands a left and a right that send Machida crashing to the mat, dazed. Tavares thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Machida is rocked!
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tavares lands a big head kick that sends Machida to the canvas! Tavares follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Tavares!
Henrique Tavares tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
WEC 11: Parker vs Calderon 3
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tavares lands a jab-cross combination.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakamura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.#CL#
Nakamura clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nakamura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Still in the clinch, Nakamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside. #ROC#
Tavares is rocked!
Nakamura lands a big right hand that drops Tavares! The killer instinct kicks in and Nakamura finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nakamura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
An out of breath Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WEC 10: Darrow vs Monet 2
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Tavares throws a head kick that half lands.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grace throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grace throws a combination that misses
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Grace misses with a leg kick.
Grace lands a jab to the head.
Tavares misses with a head kick.
Grace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares.
Grace misses with a looping right.
Tavares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grace throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grace looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Nice shot by Grace.
Tavares connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace scores with a one two! Tavares had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Tavares has closed the distance and engaged Grace in a clinch.
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graces head.
Grace is looking to break free of the clinch but Tavares has double underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Grace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Grace.
Tavares throws an elbow that misses.
Tavares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grace tries to break free but Tavares pushes him back against the cage.
Grace wants to break free but Tavares has control.
Grace blocks an uppercut.
Grace is trying to push Tavares away but Tavares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grace has had enough of the clinch but Tavares keeps him there for the moment.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Grace.
Grace is trying to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling him.
Grace takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Tavares lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Grace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavares misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Grace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grace's face.
#T2#
Tavares lands an elbow that stopped Grace in his tracks for a moment.
Grace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tavares has Grace pressed against the cage, preventing Grace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grace takes a shot to the head.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Tavares.
A frustrated look appears on Grace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavares landing knees to the head.
Grace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tavares lands a big knee! That's hurt Grace! Oh, he's all over the place! Tavares lands another knee that sends Grace to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Tavares!
In his post fight interview, Henrique Tavares started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
WEC 7: Vurny vs Tavares
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Tavares misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Tavares gets caught napping as Vurny dives in and scores a takedown. Tavares manages to retain guard.
Vurny wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Tavares is trying to keep Vurny in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavares wants to sweep but no luck.
Vurny stops Tavares from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny with a nice head shot there.
Vurny preventing the sweep.
Vurny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurny controlling from the top position.
Vurny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tavares's head.#T1#
Vurny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tavares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tavares is trying to control the position but Vurny postures up.
Vurny throwing strikes from guard but Tavares blocks nicely.
Tavares is pulling down on Vurny's head. It's preventing any offense from Vurny, at least for the moment.
Vurny is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tavares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vurny trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Vurny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tavares wants to sweep here but Vurny controlling him for the moment.
Vurny with a nice head shot there.
Vurny preventing the sweep.
Vurny works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vurny lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tavares is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Tavares regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vurny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tavares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vurny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tavares's head.
Vurny postures up.
Vurny connects with a couple of short punches.
Vurny with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at Bonsai Club MMA inform us that Tavares has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vurny landing with the ground and pound.
Vurny works over Tavares with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tavares wants to sweep here but Vurny controlling him for the moment.
Vurny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vurny postures up and lands a big shot to Tavares's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares has his hands on Vurny's head, controlling the position.
Vurny stands up over Tavares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Tavares is rocked!#T3##SUB#
Vurny drops back looking for a leg! Tavares is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tavares manages to kick Vurny off! Vurny jumps back into Tavares's guard.
Vurny content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tavares is still in real trouble! Can Vurny finish him?
Vurny arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Tavares's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aldo Vurny!
Aldo Vurny retains his light heavyweight title!
Aldo Vurny bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Prestige Pride Cup 2
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Schwarzeneg misses with a double jab.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg throws a sloppy body shot
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzeneg moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Tavares misses.
Tavares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schwarzeneg misses with a head kick.
Tavares keeps the fight on the outside.
Schwarzeneg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tavares closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tavares catches Schwarzeneg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Tavares Throws a clean left jab. Tavares Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Schwarzeneg's chin! Schwarzeneg crumbles to the ground and Tavares follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Tavares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henrique Tavares!
After the fight, Henrique Tavares was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Prestige FC 56: Ketto
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Bismark misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bismark. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bismark cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Bismark throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Bismark scores with a nice right hand.
Bismark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
Bismark feinted with a counter takedown.
Bismark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a hook.
Tavares throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Bismark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bismark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. Bismark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bismark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tavares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bismark. #T1#
Bismark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bismark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tavares defending well though.
Bismark wants to pass to mount but Tavares is defending the position.
Bismark trying to control from half guard but Tavares is working away.
Tavares gets full guard.
Bismark won't allow Tavares to sweep him here.
Bismark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tavares is controlling Bismark's posture.
Bismark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bismark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tavares's head.
Bismark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tavares is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tavares can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Bismark preventing the sweep.
Bismark working some strikes from top position.
Bismark trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares pulls Bismark in close to prevent any damage.
Bismark trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares trying to control the position.
Bismark trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tavares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bismark is looking for a sweep. Tavares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Tavares is looking to take a break and control but Bismark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavares wants to free his trapped foot but Bismark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bismark is looking for a sweep. Tavares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tavares wants to take a breather but Bismark is having none of it.
Bismark is looking for a sweep. Tavares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tavares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bismark looking for submissions off his back.
Bismark gets full guard.#SUB#
Bismark looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily.
#SUB#
Bismark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bismark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Tavares wants to control from the top but Bismark keeps moving. #SUB#
Bismark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tavares is aware though and is defending well.
Bismark keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
Bismark 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.
Bismark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tavares controls the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tavares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bismark looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily.
#SUB#
Tavares sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bismark doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Tavares paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Bismark - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johann Bismark!
During a confident post fight interview, Johann Bismark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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