Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C387: Shida vs Sanford
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Tama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ironfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Tama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ironfeld's half guard.
Ironfeld avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama.
Tama prevents Ironfeld from improving his position.
Ironfeld trying to hold on to Tama's head to control him but Tama postures up. #SUB#
Tama seems to be working for a kimura but Ironfeld defends the submission attempt.
Tama is taking a breather. Ironfeld says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tama is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironfeld has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ironfeld is pressing down on Tama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Tama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ironfeld works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ironfeld trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Tama won't allow Ironfeld to sweep him here.
Ironfeld is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ironfeld can't keep his opponent in guard - Tama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ironfeld is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ironfeld is doing well to control the position and prevent Tama from advancing to side control.
Tama is taking a breather. Ironfeld says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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. Tama connects with a nice short shot to Ironfeld's temple. #T3#
Tama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tama working the head and body with strikes.
Ironfeld is looking for a sweep. Tama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tama 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.
Tama prevents Ironfeld from standing back up.
Tama working Ironfeld over with strikes.
Tama is keen to just control but Ironfeld is a slippery customer.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ironfeld!
Tama trying to control but Ironfeld is having none of it.
Tama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Tama lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama looking to control but Ironfeld is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tama working the ground and pound effectively.
Tama with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Tama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ironfeld takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Ironfeld is rocked!
Ironfeld wants to control but Tama is having none of it.
Tama controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ironfeld defends well and Tama ends up having to push Ironfeld into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tama is trying to pull guard but Ironfeld has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ironfeld.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ironfeld trying to control the position but instead, Tama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ironfeld into the cage.
Tama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ironfeld taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ironfeld controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Theros Ironfeld.
Tama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ironfeld tries to avoid it but Tama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ironfeld to the ground. Ironfeld escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ironfeld appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ironfeld swivels and escapes.#TD#
Tama shoots in and bounces Ironfeld off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ironfeld wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tama manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
Tama is thwarting Ironfeld's attempts to control the position.
Ironfeld is staying active underneath Tama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Ironfeld is defending well.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tama breaks from Ironfeld's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Ironfeld is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tama lands a big elbow. #T2#
Tama postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ironfeld in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ironfeld to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!
In defeat, Theros Ironfeld stepped up to the mic, saying 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.

Event: C383: Dorado vs Jones III
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Tama rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Tama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Tama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
A big left from Chai misses.
Tama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olyksandr Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama misses with a takedown
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai punishes Tama's body with a nice straight punch.
Tama misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Tama drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1##SUB#
Tama stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Chai has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Tama manages to get his head free but now Chai has transitioned to an armbar! Tama grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Chai! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyksandr Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C376: Chai vs Obaminator
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Tama shoots in for a double leg but Sup sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sup drops his hands momentarily and Tama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Tama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tama is trying to control the action in half guard but Sup is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tama is keen to just control but Sup is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup is concentrating on defense, preventing Tama from advancing position.
Tama wants to pass to mount but Sup is defending the position.
Sup tries to roll over but Tama keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Tama seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama wants to control but Sup is keeping him busy.
Well, if Tama is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sup keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tama wants to pass to mount but Sup is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tama lands a nice short elbow.
Tama is looking to take a break and control but Sup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sup on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sup is looking to control Tama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sup avoid being mounted?
Tama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sup is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tama jumps into side control!
Tama throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tama 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.
Sup is trying to improve his position.
Sup taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sup takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sup some visible discomfort.
Sup prevents Tama from improving position.
The ground and pound from Tama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Sup manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tama's best efforts.
Tama lands a big elbow - Sup is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!

Event: C366: Jiang vs Khabib II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1##CL#
Orcarm gets tackled into the cage by Tama. Tama maintains the clinch.
Orcarm cracks Tama with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Orcarm pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Orcarm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tama passes Orcarm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tama trying to control from Orcarm's half guard. Orcarm has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Orcarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orcarm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tama slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orcarm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orcarm works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orcarm looking for a sweep. Not yet Orcarm, not yet.
Tama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orcarm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tama stays in close to Orcarm's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Orcarm has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orcarm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tama wants to control from the top but Orcarm keeps moving. #T2#
Tama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orcarm is keeping the position for now.
Tama throwing strikes from guard but Orcarm blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tama looking to sit in guard and control but Orcarm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tama 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.
Tama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Orcarm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orcarm keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Orcarm working for submissions but it's allowed Tama to get to half guard.
Tama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orcarm wants to get back to full guard.
Tama working over Orcarm with some ground and pound. Orcarm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tama working Orcarm over with strikes.
Orcarm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tama connects with a couple of short punches.
Tama trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Tama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Tama trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Orcarm throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Orcarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orcarm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tama is one step ahead there.
Tama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tama throws a strike but Orcarm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Orcarm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikora Tama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama connects with a jab.
Orcarm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murfum Orcarm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Tama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orcarm to the ground. Tama is now in Orcarm's guard.
Orcarm keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Orcarm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orcarm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orcarm is one step ahead there.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Tama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orcarm stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Tama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orcarm is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Orcarm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orcarm has managed to get both his arms back between Tama's legs - danger averted.
Tama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tama is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orcarm swivels and escapes.
Orcarm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tama's waist but Tama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orcarm off to one side.
Nikora Tama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murfum Orcarm.
Orcarm tries to clinch #TD#
and Tama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orcarm's guard.
Tama looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Orcarm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Orcarm keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orcarm keeping full guard, as Tama tries to pass.
Orcarm looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tama puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tama wants to take a breather but Orcarm is having none of it.
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. Tama connects with a nice short shot to Orcarm's temple.
Orcarm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama.
Tama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Orcarm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tama is working away from the top position though.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Orcarm is defending well. #T4#
Orcarm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orcarm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Tama seems to be working for a kimura but Orcarm defends the submission attempt.
Tama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orcarm is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orcarm keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Tama closes the distance and pushes Orcarm back into the cage.#TD#
Orcarm is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orcarm to the mat. Orcarm regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tama scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tama trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Tama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama passes Orcarm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orcarm trying to control from the bottom.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Tama trying to control the action but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Orcarm is trying to control but Tama manages to pass to mount!
Tama wants to control the action but instead Orcarm gets a body lock and reverses into Tama's guard! Nice work! #SUB2#
Orcarm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tama manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orcarm has Tama in his guard.#REVR#
Orcarm is trying to control the position but Tama postures up.
Tama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tama trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Orcarm is looking for a triangle but Tama pushes his legs off easily.
Tama looking to sit in guard and control but Orcarm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tama throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tama is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tama wants to control from the top but Orcarm keeps moving.
Tama looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Tama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orcarm's guard.
Orcarm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orcarm wants to get back to full guard.
Tama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tama lands strikes from half guard.
Tama uses his free foot to push down on Orcarm's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orcarm.
Tama prevents Orcarm from getting the reversal.
Tama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tama with shots to the head and body - Orcarm looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tama tries to control but Orcarm wriggling away. #T4#
Orcarm is bucking up trying to escape but Tama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Orcarm that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orcarm working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Tama is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Orcarm to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Orcarm shrugs it off.
Orcarm is desperately trying to improve his position but Tama has a good base and remains in mount.
Tama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tama dominating with strikes here.
Murfum Orcarm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikora Tama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tama landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikora Tama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikora Tama!

Event: C359: Cheese vs Walton
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Tama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duterte pinned against the cage. Duterte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tama misses with a body shot.
Duterte tries a quick counter leg kick but Tama is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tama. Duterte does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Duterte misses its intended target.
We've been hearing reports that Tama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tama. Duterte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tama fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama shoots in looking for a takedown but Duterte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duterte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duterte stuffs the takedown.
Tama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duterte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tama counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Duterte leaves Tama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duterte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tama.
As Tama backs off Duterte throws a huge counter combo but Tama manages to avoid it all.
Duterte connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Tama covering up! Duterte comes in with a big uppercut and Tama goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodrigo Duterte!
In his post fight interview, Rodrigo Duterte started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C347: Khabib vs Bloodaxe III
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Tama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pierre 's guard.
Tama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tama stays in close to Pierre 's body and controls the position.
Tama passes into half guard.
Tama works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Tama is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pierre looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tama gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pierre is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tama lets go of the hold and Pierre can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikora Tama!

Event: C340: Bloodaxe vs Pope
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Lunak throws a jab when Tama was well out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Tama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tama tries for a takedown but Lunak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lunak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama.
Lunak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tama.
Lunak misses with a head kick.
Tama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lunak.
Tama tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lunak misses the target.
Lunak throws a jab when Tama was well out of range.
Tama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tama scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Lunak.
A big left from Lunak misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tama darts in and clinches Lunak up against the cage.
Tama tries for a takedown but Lunak manages to get underhooks.
Lunak with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lunak pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Tama tries to free his leg and advance position but Lunak is retaining full guard.
Tama trying to control but Lunak is working from the bottom.
Tama cracks Lunak with a solid left hand.
Tama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lunak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tama is controlling him.
Tama trying to control but Lunak is working from the bottom.
Lunak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lunak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Tama drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lunak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lunak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lunak! #REVB##SU2#
Lunak stands up and beckons Tama to his feet.
Tama avoids the body shot from Lunak.
Lunak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lunak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama.
Lunak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tama finds it's way round the side to connect with Lunak's head.
Tama dives in and grabs Lunak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lunak pushes down on Tama's head and hops out.
Tama has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lunak tries to land a body kick
and Tama counters with a straight right hand.
Tama gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Lunak missing with a left hand there. Tama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Tama misses its target.
Lunak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama was well out of range. Poor timing from Lunak.
Tama throwing a counter right hand but Lunak manages to avoid it.#TD#
Lunak tries to sprawl but Tama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lunak is in trouble now - Tama has advanced to mount!
Tama controlling the pace for now.
Tama looking to finish Lunak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lunak!
Tama tries to control but Lunak wriggling away. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lunak is now in Tama's guard. A big mistake from Tama there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tama looking for subs off his back but Lunak has passed one foot through into half guard. #SU2#
Lunak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lunak misses with a looping right.
Tama feinted with a counter takedown.
Libor Lunak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Tama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lunak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Tama's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lunak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tama has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tama advances to full mount.
Tama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Libor Lunak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
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.#R2##TD#
Tama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lunak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lunak keeps working. #SUB#
Tama swings around for an armbar but Lunak sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tama's guard.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tama trying to control the position. #SU2#
Lunak gets to his feet - Tama follows without any prompting. #TD#
Tama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lunak keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Tama connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama is standing up over Lunak. Lunak looks to escape but Tama dives into side control.
Tama throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Lunak is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lunak is pushing Tama's head away, looking to escape. Tama manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Lunak bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lunak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tama moves away from the strike by Lunak.
Tama lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Tama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lunak looking to throw knees to the head but Tama is blocking nicely.
Lunak tries a knee to the head but Tama blocks it. #BC#
Tama breaks from the clinch.
Tama slips under a jab.
Libor Lunak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lunak throws a body punch but Tama moves out of range.
Tama moves out of range of the strikes.
Lunak throws an overhand right that lands on Tama's shoulder, as Tama tries to avoid the shot.
Tama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lunak avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama tries to clinch there but Lunak circles away.
Tama fails with the takedown.
Tama takes a swing at Lunak's ribcage but misses.
Lunak misses with a hook.
Lunak moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tama.#TD#
Tama shoots in and gets a takedown into Lunak's guard.
Lunak wants to get back to his feet but Tama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lunak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lunak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tama is proving hard to escape from.
Lunak won't allow Tama to sweep him here. #T3##SU2#
Lunak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lunak.
Lunak leaves Tama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lunak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lunak throws a jab when Tama was well out of range.
Tama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tama misses with a takedown attempt - Lunak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tama.
Lunak misses with a looping left.#TD#
Tama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Lunak has his feet on Tama's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4##TD#
Tama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lunak is trying to defend but Tama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Tama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lunak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tama 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.
Tama uses his free foot to push down on Lunak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lunak.
Tama looking to finish Lunak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lunak!
Tama looking to control but Lunak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Libor Lunak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lunak throws the left hand but Tama avoids the punch easily.
Tama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lunak misses with a looping right.
Lunak misses with a head kick. #TD#
Tama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lunak's guard.
Lunak wants to get back to his feet but Tama passes into half guard. #REVB#
Lunak wants to get back to his feet.
Tama wants to control but Lunak is keeping him busy.
Tama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lunak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama. #SUB#
Tama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lunak is just riding it out for now. Tama eventually gives up the hold.
Tama prevents Lunak from standing back up. #T1#
Tama is controlling the pace.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tama trying to control from half guard but Lunak is working away.
Ground and pound from Tama.
Tama not doing much here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lunak is looking to escape.
Tama throwing shots but Lunak is blocking nicely.
Tama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lunak is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Lunak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tama doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tama is defended easily by Lunak.#T3#
Lunak with a jab.
Lunak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lunak throws a hook but Tama avoids it easily.
Lunak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick from Lunak.#TD#
Lunak gets caught flat footed, as Tama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tama trying to control but Lunak is working from the bottom.
Tama throws a big elbow that misses.
Tama trying to control but Lunak is working from the bottom.
Tama looking to sit in guard and control but Lunak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Libor Lunak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Lunak preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Tama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lunak defends it easily.#SU2#
Tama is working an open guard so Lunak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Lunak.
Tama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama moves out of range of the strikes.
Tama ducks under a wild hook from Lunak.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lunak throws a lazy right hand but Tama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nikora Tama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lunak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tama tries for a takedown but Lunak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Libor Lunak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lunak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Libor Lunak!

Event: RFL 10
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama is just out of range.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nikora Tama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey stuffs the takedown attempt from Tama. Tama gets slowly back to his feet.
Tama shoots in but no luck this time.
Bunny Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anstey but Anstey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anstey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anstey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anstey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anstey wants it to stay on the feet.
Anstey throws a big shot that misses.
Anstey leaves Tama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tama or perhaps it was just good defense by Anstey, which made it look bad. #T1#
Tama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Anstey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anstey drops Tama with a big left hand! Tama is injured, injured bad! Anstey jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!

Event: RFL 9
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1##TD#
Tama shoots in and gets a takedown into Duterte's guard.#SUB2#
Duterte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tama wants to control from the top but Duterte keeps moving.
Duterte is controlling Tama's posture.
Tama lands a couple of digs.
Duterte is trying to keep Tama in close.
Tama works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Duterte is defending against the submission attempts here by Tama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duterte keeps working.
Tama performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Tama lands strikes from half guard.
Duterte felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duterte keeps working.
Duterte won't allow Tama to pass to mount.
Duterte has hold of Tama's hands but Tama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tama uses his free foot to push down on Duterte's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duterte.
Tama landing punches.
Duterte is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Tama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Duterte is bucking up trying to escape but Tama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Duterte is looking to get to half guard.
Duterte keeps trying to improve his position.
Duterte is squirming around, avoiding Tama's attempts to control the action.
Tama lands a big elbow.
Duterte tries to reverse the position but Tama maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Tama working for a submission but Duterte is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Duterte wants to hold on but Tama pushes him away.
Tama prevents Duterte from getting the reversal.
Tama landing shots from mount.
Duterte is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Duterte looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duterte is desperately trying to improve his position but Tama has a good base and remains in mount.
Duterte is squirming around, avoiding Tama's attempts to control the action.
Duterte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Tama raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Duterte has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tama's lack of action.
Tama wants to pass to mount but Duterte is defending the position.
Tama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Duterte is defending well. #SUB2#
Duterte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duterte is trying to maintain the position but Tama is very close to passing his half guard.
Tama wants to free his trapped foot but Duterte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duterte tries to get to full guard but Tama has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tama darts in looking for a takedown but Duterte gets double underhooks and turns Tama into the cage.
Duterte is trying to pull guard but Tama has him pressed against the cage.
Tama is trying to pull guard but Duterte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duterte is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Duterte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duterte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duterte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tama.
Tama tries to clinch there but Duterte circles away.
Despite the aggression on Duterte's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodrigo Duterte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duterte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama slips a jab and a cross from Duterte. #TD#
Duterte gets caught napping as Tama dives in and scores a takedown. Duterte manages to retain guard.
Tama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tama wants to control from the top but Duterte keeps moving. #T1#
Tama lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Duterte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tama is working Duterte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tama controls from within his opponent's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tama here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Duterte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duterte being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Duterte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Tama lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Duterte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tama looking to pass the guard.
Tama wants to control from the top but Duterte keeps moving.
Duterte being controlled here, momentarily.
Tama is in close to Duterte's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Duterte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tama preventing the sweep.
Tama wants to control from the top but Duterte keeps moving.
Tama distracts Duterte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Duterte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Duterte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duterte keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Tama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duterte can do to turn this around?
Tama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tama is in close to Duterte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tama throwing strikes but missing.
Tama lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Tama cracks Duterte with a solid left hand.
Tama trying to control but Duterte is working from the bottom.
Tama postures up and lands a big shot to Duterte's brow.
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Duterte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duterte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tama has managed to get both his arms back between Duterte's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tama dives in and grabs Duterte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duterte pushes down on Tama's head and hops out.#TD#
Tama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Duterte takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Duterte tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Tama moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duterte keeps working.
Tama cracks Duterte with a big right hand but Duterte just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Duterte!
Tama tries to control but Duterte wriggling away.
Tama working the ground and pound effectively. #T1#
Tama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duterte is looking to escape.
Duterte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Duterte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tama is working away from the top position though.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Tama.
Duterte trying to control here.
Tama is keen to just control but Duterte is a slippery customer.
Duterte trying to control but Tama postures up.
Tama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Duterte taking some punishment here, with Tama in his half guard.
Tama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duterte is refusing to be controlled, as Tama sits in half guard.
Tama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duterte trying to hold on to Tama's head to control him but Tama postures up.
Duterte is not content to let Tama control the position.
Tama is taking a breather. Duterte says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Duterte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tama scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Duterte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tama blocks the strikes from Duterte. #T3##SUB2#
Duterte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duterte gets full guard.
Duterte keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Duterte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Duterte looking for a sweep. Not yet Duterte, not yet.
Tama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Duterte looking for subs off his back but Tama has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rodrigo Duterte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tama lands with a punch from half guard.
Tama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tama lands with a punch from half guard.
Tama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Duterte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Tama is looking for a kimura but Duterte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tama to get the leverage.
Duterte tries to get to full guard but Tama has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Tama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nikora Tama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Tama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Duterte has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikora Tama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tama, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikora Tama!
Rodrigo Duterte spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: RFL 6 - Pack Leaders
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Tama shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Tama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Tama darts in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets double underhooks and turns Tama into the cage.
Tama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away.
Marcel Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it. #CL#
Thibodeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Tama pulls Thibodeaux into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama controlling Thibodeaux's posture.
Tama wants to sweep here but Thibodeaux controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Tama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux defends it easily.#T1#
Thibodeaux sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Tama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thibodeaux defends well.
Thibodeaux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thibodeaux controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama is looking to improve his position.
Thibodeaux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tama on the ground.
Tama tries to roll over but Thibodeaux keeps him under control.
Thibodeaux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux trying to mount his opponent but Tama defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama tries to get to full guard but Thibodeaux has control of the leg.
Tama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thibodeaux is controlling the pace.
Tama wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Thibodeaux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tama wants to improve his position but Thibodeaux is controlling well.
Thibodeaux content to control rather than advance.
Tama wants to improve his position but Thibodeaux is controlling well.
Thibodeaux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thibodeaux's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tama is trying to get back to full guard.
Thibodeaux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tama wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Tama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thibodeaux pulls his head out easily.
Tama is staying active underneath Thibodeaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tama gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thibodeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thibodeaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thibodeaux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tama working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Thibodeaux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Thibodeaux dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Tama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux, looking for a takedown. Tama pushes Thibodeaux against the cage but Thibodeaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thibodeaux defends it nicely.
Tama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Tama moves out of range easily.
Tama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tama fails with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter head kick but Tama was just out of range.
Marcel Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama fails with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux as Tama shoots in.#T1#
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tama can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Tama moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thibodeaux tries to avoid it but Tama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thibodeaux to the ground. Thibodeaux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Tama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tama stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position.
Tama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux pushes Tama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux prevents the takedown attempt.
Tama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux after a bit of a struggle.
Tama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux after a bit of a struggle.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Tama throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux trying to stall but Tama improves his position. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tama backwards.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thibodeaux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marcel Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tama moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tama manages to avoid it.
Tama tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Tama against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tama backwards. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand. #ROC#Tama is rocked!
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tama is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?#T3#
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Marcel Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Tama blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Tama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tama seems to have recovered his senses.
Tama is breathing heavily.
Tama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thibodeaux throws a big uppercut that drops Tama! More strikes from Thibodeaux and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tama lies dazed against the cage as Thibodeaux celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Marcel Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFL Connected - 5.2
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Tama fails to land the takedown.
Nikolau throws a head kick that misses.
Nikolau leaves Tama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nikolau tried to counter with a leg kick but Tama avoided it.
Nikolau throws a shot to the body. #KD#
Nikolau drops Tama with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tama looks back up at him and smiles so Nikolau waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama moves away.
Nikora Tama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama dives in for a single leg takedown but Nikolau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nikolau is looking for a counter combo.
Panagiotis Nikolau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama slips under a jab.
Tama shoots in and drives through. Nikolau sprawls well.#CL2#
Tama forces Nikolau back against the cage and clinches.
Tama leaning his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Nikolau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tama blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Tama blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Tama has had enough of the clinch but Nikolau keeps him there for the moment.
Nikolau has a couple of punches blocked by Tama.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Tama.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
Nikolau tries to work over Tama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nikolau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nikolau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tama fails to pull guard.
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Tama avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
Tama jumps guard but Nikolau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nikolau misses with a punch on the inside.
Tama is trying to pull guard but Nikolau has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Nikolau lands an uppercut.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Nikolau tries to work over Tama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikolau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tama.
Tama tries to circle away but Nikolau has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Tama is trying to pull guard but Nikolau has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Tama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikolau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nikolau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tama on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau continues to stall.#T3#
Tama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikolau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nikolau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikolau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tama is trying to control the position but Nikolau postures up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Tama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nikolau is looking to stand up but Tama won't let him. #SUB2#
Tama looking for a triangle here. Nikolau is fighting it but it looks tight! Tama pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nikolau is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nikora Tama!

Event: RFL - Connected 4.2
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Tama shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Tama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Tama shows good takedown defense.
Tama is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Tama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Tama's ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Tama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Thompson misses.
A quick step to the side and Tama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson moves out of range as Tama strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tama, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tama defends it nicely.
Nikora Tama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thompson.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Tama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.#T1#
Tama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tama 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.
Tama stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Tama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Tama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Tama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Tama throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson pulls Tama in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Tama wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Tama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tama postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Tama looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Thompson wants to control from the top but Tama keeps moving.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Tama is keeping the position.#T3#
Tama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thompson trying to hold on to Tama's head to control him but Tama postures up.
Tama is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson controlling the position for now.
Tama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head. #T4#
Tama is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tama is taking a breather. Thompson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama.
Tama lands strikes from half guard.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Tama has control of the leg.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tama is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tama dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Tama's head and hops out.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama is just out of range.
Tama looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Tama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Tama jumps back.
Thompson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Tama scores with a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tama throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tama's guard. Nice move by Thompson!#REVB##T1#
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson won't allow Tama to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tama trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson trying to control but Tama is working from the bottom.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson postures up in Tama's guard and throws a big left but Tama blocks it. #SUB#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Thompson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tama has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thompson is looking to defend but Tama has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thompson! Tama pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thompson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikora Tama!

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Leonov Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonov Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonov Jr 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 jab from Leonov Jr misses. #TD#
Tama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leonov Jr sprawls well initially but Tama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tama wants to pass to mount but Leonov Jr is defending the position.
Tama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonov Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Tama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leonov Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama trying to pass the guard but Leonov Jr defending well.
Tama stops Leonov Jr from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Tama is nestled in close to Leonov Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Tama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leonov Jr taking some punishment here, with Tama in his half guard.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Leonov Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tama is pressing down on Leonov Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leonov Jr is holding on for now.
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. Tama connects with a nice short shot to Leonov Jr's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Tama is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov Jr tries to kick Tama off but Tama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tama drops an elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head. #T3#
Tama content to control rather than advance.
Tama stops Leonov Jr from getting back to his feet.
Tama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tama works his way into full mount!
Tama trying to control but Leonov Jr is having none of it.
Tama unloading with bombs!#T4#
Tama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tama lands a heavy elbow.
Tama raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tama punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama controlling the pace for now.
Tama trying to control but Leonov Jr is having none of it.
Leonov Jr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tama lands a heavy elbow.
Leonov Jr is squirming around, avoiding Tama's attempts to control the action.
Leonov Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr missing with a left hand there. Tama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Tama avoids it easily.#CL#
Tama instigates a clinch.
Leonov Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama blocks a body shot from Leonov Jr. #BC#
Tama breaks from the clinch.
Leonov Jr misses the jab.#CL#
Tama has closed the distance and engaged Leonov Jr in a clinch. #BC#
Tama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vadim Leonov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tama moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Tama gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Tama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leonov Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Leonov Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tama moves into full mount!
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Leonov Jr taking shots to the head.
Tama 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.
Tama won't let Leonov Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tama is landing with some decent strikes but Leonov Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tama breaks from Leonov Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand up.
Tama with good strikes from the mount here!
Tama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov Jr can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2#
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Tama working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Leonov Jr is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Tama! Leonov Jr is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!
Vadim Leonov Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Tama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tama wants to control from the top but Clappertron keeps moving.
Tama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tama passes Clappertron's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tama is looking for a kimura but Clappertron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tama to get the leverage.
Clappertron tries to roll over but Tama keeps him under control.
Clappertron is controlling Tama's trapped leg to prevent Tama from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clappertron regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clappertron working a defensive guard here.
Tama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Clappertron keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Clappertron keeping full guard, as Tama tries to pass.
Tama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clappertron keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clappertron seems keen to control Tama's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tama shoots in but Clappertron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clappertron throws a big counter combination but Tama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tama moves in looking to clinch but Clappertron pushes him off.
Tama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clappertron circles away.
Tama tries to clinch up
and Tama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Tama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clappertron avoids it really well and circles away.
Clappertron was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randal Clappertron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.#T3#
No luck for Tama with that takedown attempt.
Clappertron is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Tama gets a double leg takedown into Clappertron's guard.
Clappertron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clappertron is pulling down on Tama's head to control his posture.
Tama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tama wants to control from the top but Clappertron keeps moving.
Tama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Tama trying to control but Clappertron is working from the bottom.
Tama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clappertron's head.
Tama passes Clappertron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clappertron tries to roll over but Tama keeps him under control.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clappertron tries to get to full guard but Tama has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tama missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Tama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clappertron defends it well. #SUB2#
Tama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clappertron's waist but Clappertron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tama off to one side.
Clappertron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tama.
Clappertron slaps away a takedown attempt from Tama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clappertron lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clappertron's waist but Clappertron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tama off to one side.
Randal Clappertron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama shoots in but no luck this time.
Tama tries for a takedown but Clappertron circles away easily
and Clappertron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clappertron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clappertron pinned against the cage. Clappertron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Clappertron was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tama.#T1#
Tama tries for a takedown but Clappertron circles away easily
and Clappertron counters with a crisp right that sends Tama to the canvas! Clappertron follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randal Clappertron!
A very excited looking Randal Clappertron made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Man throws a lazy right hand but Tama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tama fails with a takedown attempt.
Man throwing a counter right hand but Tama manages to avoid it.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Tama misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tama.
Man has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
Nasty Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Tama shoots in.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Man defending well as Tama loads up on a big left hand.
Tama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama.
Man swings for the body but Tama moves out of range.
Tama closes the distance but Man moves to the side
and Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tama thinking.
Tama wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Tama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man wants to control but Tama is keeping busy.
Man tries to get to full guard but Tama has control of the leg.
Tama working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Tama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Tama is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Man tries to get to full guard but Tama has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tama in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Man tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikora Tama!

Event: STRIKE! - MMA
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Tama swings widly with a right hand
and Steel Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Iii tries to bum rush Tama with a series of wild strikes but Tama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tama doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Iii circles away.
Steel Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tama. #TD2#
Tama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steel Iii quickly recovers to half guard.
Steel Iii is positioning himself well to prevent Tama advancing to mount.
Steel Iii continues to stall.
Tama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel Iii defending well though.
Steel Iii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steel Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Iii keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tama working Steel Iii over with strikes.
Steel Iii is looking to improve his position.
Steel Iii is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tama lands a nice short elbow.
Tama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Tama.
Tama is trying to control. Steel Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Iii tries to roll over but Tama keeps him under control.
Steel Iii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Iii keeps working.
Steel Iii wants to control but Tama is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Tama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Tama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Iii is just riding it out for now. Tama eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Iii trying to control here.
Steel Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Tama is nestled in close to Steel Iii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steel Iii trying to control here.
Tama prevents Steel Iii from improving his position.
Tama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Iii keeps working. #T3#
Steel Iii trying to hold on to Tama's head to control him but Tama postures up.
My spies in Final Mile inform me that Tama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Tama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Iii is just riding it out for now. Tama eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Tama wants to control but Steel Iii is keeping him busy.
Tama with the ground and pound but Steel Iii uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Iii, not yet.
Steel Iii keeping full guard, as Tama tries to pass. #T4#
Tama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel Iii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Iii looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Iii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steel Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel Iii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Iii's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Iii's back!
Tama controlling well, preventing Steel Iii from escaping the position.
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!
Steel Iii looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tama.
Steel Iii rolls, trying to escape but Tama keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tama. #TD#
Steel Iii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel Iii lands in his opponent's guard.
Steel Iii lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Tama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Tama looking for a guillotine here but Steel Iii defends easily. #SUB2#
Tama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Tama looking for a guillotine here but Steel Iii defends easily. #T1#
Steel Iii lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Tama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Iii uses it to pass to side control.
Steel Iii in side control lands a decent elbow.
Steel Iii working the body and head with strikes.
Tama taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tama is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Iii is looking to take a break and control but Tama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tama is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Iii keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The referee asks Steel Iii politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel Iii prefers to stall for the moment though.
Steel Iii is looking to take a break and control but Tama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Iii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tama is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel Iii's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel Iii trying to control the action but Tama is working from the bottom.
Nikora Tama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tama wants to control but Steel Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tama is trying to control but Steel Iii passes into side control!
Tama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Tama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steel Iii connects with a decent elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Nikora Tama's cut even more.
Tama tries to improve position but can't.
Tama is letting Steel Iii control him for a moment.
Steel Iii is looking to take a break and control but Tama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tama is looking for a sweep.
Steel Iii cracks Tama with a big elbow. #CUT#The cut above Nikora Tama's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tama is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Iii working the ground and pound. #ROC#Tama is rocked!
Steel Iii cracks Tama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tama is still in real trouble! Can Steel Iii finish him?
Steel Iii in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Tama looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Steel Iii turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Steel Iii!

Event: APEX Predators
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Bass. No joy for Tama on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tama.
Tama tries to clinch up but Bass circles away and keeps his distance.
Bass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tama doesn't manage to clinch there - Bass circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Bass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tama shoots and misses
and Bass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Sam Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Bass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tama.
Tama misses with a takedown #KD#
and Bass counters with a nice right hand that sends Tama toppling to the canvas! Tama scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bass finish him?!#ROC#Tama is rocked!
We've been told by Bass's head coaches at BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bass tried to counter with a leg kick but Tama avoided it.
Tama is still on wobbly legs! Can Bass finish him?
Tama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bass throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tama avoids it.
Tama seems to have recovered his senses.
Tama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bass counters with a huge left! Tama is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bass isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tama from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bass!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Bass!
After winning the bout, Sam Bass thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Tama dodges the punch combination from Clarke.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clarke as he jumps to the side.
Clarke feinted with a counter takedown.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clarke as he avoids it easily.
Clarke tries to counter with a takedown but Tama is quick to defend against it.
Tama slips a jab and a cross from Clarke. #TD2#
Tama feints and as Clarke raises his hands in defense, Tama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clarke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Clarke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke won't allow Tama to sweep him here. #T1#
Clarke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Tama is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tama has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Clarke should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tama has tightened it up now! Clarke should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikora Tama!
Mark Clarke spoke after the fight, saying 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Geri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Geri punishes Tama's body with a nice straight punch.
Tama shoots in looking for a takedown. Geri tries to sprawl out of it but Tama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Geri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tama dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Tama's head and hops out.#TD#
Tama feints and as Geri raises his hands in defense, Tama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tama is standing up over Geri. Geri looks to escape but Tama dives into side control.
Tama is looking to take a break and control but Geri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tama has an Americana. Geri didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tama is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tama hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nikora Tama!

Event: SMFL 22 - Duran vs. Kardi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Tama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Tama moves out of range.
Tama darts in looking for a takedown but Anstey gets double underhooks and turns Tama into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Tama.
Tama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Tama moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Anstey pulls guard effortlessly.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anstey holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Tama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tama wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey has Tama pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tama 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.#CL2#
Tama clinches. #T2##BC2#
Tama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Anstey gets tackled into the cage by Tama. Tama maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Tama drags the fight down to the ground.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anstey cracks Tama with a solid left hand.#CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
Tama keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tama has his foot on Anstey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anstey works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Tama trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
Anstey won't allow Tama to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anstey is aware though and is defending well.
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tama working a defensive guard here.
Tama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey works over Tama with some ground and pound from guard.
Tama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Tama 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tama has momentary wrist control but Anstey slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tama keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anstey is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anstey enables Tama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anstey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tama passes Anstey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tama controlling the pace.
Tama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anstey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
Nikora Tama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tama throws a strike but Anstey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tama looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
Anstey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tama wants to hit a sweep here but Anstey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tama there!
Tama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Tama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
Tama gets full guard.
Anstey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Anstey avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Anstey wants to control from the top but Tama keeps moving.
Tama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Tama has his foot on Anstey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anstey works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tama looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
Anstey preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Tama has his foot on Anstey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anstey works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anstey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anstey postures up and lands a big shot to Tama's brow.
Anstey landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT#That has opened up Nikora Tama's cut even more.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Tama keeps moving.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Tama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Anstey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tama's guard. #REVR#
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey trying to control but Tama is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikora Tama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tama clinches up against the cage.
Tama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tama misses with a punch to the body.
Tama has had enough of the clinch but Anstey keeps him there for the moment.
Tama tries to score a body lock takedown but Anstey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anstey just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Anstey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tama uses from the top position.
Tama is looking to pass into half guard but Anstey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anstey is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Tama throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
Tama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Anstey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anstey landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tama is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tama has his foot on Anstey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anstey works his way back into a safe position though.
Tama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anstey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tama 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.#T2#
Tama keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama is pulling down on Anstey's head. It's preventing any offense from Anstey, at least for the moment.
Anstey won't allow Tama to sweep him here.
Anstey postures up and lands a big shot to Tama's brow.
Tama 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.#SUB2#
Tama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.
Anstey preventing the sweep. #T3#
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Tama is retaining full guard.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tama is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up.
Anstey trying to control but Tama is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tama fails to land the takedown.
Anstey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bunny Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama fails with the takedown.
Anstey looks to land a left hand but Tama moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Tama does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tama. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Tama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunny Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey tries to break the clinch but Tama is controlling the position. #BC2#
Tama breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tama controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Tama breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nikora Tama!

Event: MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Crusher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tama.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crusher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tama thinking. #CL#
Tama rushes Crusher and presses him up against the cage.
Tama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tama taking a breather.
Tama gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crusher to keep the fight standing.
Tama misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama jumps guard but Crusher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tama is trying to break the clinch but Crusher is controlling him.
Crusher blocks an elbow strike.#T1##TD2#
Crusher turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tama gets full guard.#SUB#
Tama is looking for a triangle but Crusher pushes his legs off easily.
Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crusher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tama 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.
Tama being controlled here, momentarily.
Crusher preventing the sweep.
Crusher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Tama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher works over Tama with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Tama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crusher defends it easily.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
Crusher wants to pass the guard but Tama is keeping the position.
Tama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tama trying to strike off his back.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
Crusher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tama looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crusher is in close to Tama's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Tama keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
Crusher chips away with some ground and pound.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Tama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.#SUB#
Tama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crusher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tama looking for a sweep. Not yet Tama, not yet.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Tama keeps moving.
Crusher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crusher works over Tama with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB#
Tama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tama wants to control the position but Crusher says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tama wants to improve his position but Crusher is controlling well.
Crusher trying to control from half guard but Tama is working away.
Crusher passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tama keeps working.
Crusher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tama shoots in and drives through. Crusher sprawls well.#TD#
Tama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crusher sprawls well initially but Tama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crusher trying to control here.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crusher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jack Crusher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crusher throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tama thows a huge punch but Crusher dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crusher 's head.
Tama trying to control from half guard but Crusher is working away.
Tama is nestled in close to Crusher , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crusher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Crusher gets back to full guard.
Crusher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Crusher is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Crusher working for a triangle but Tama defends it easily.
Crusher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crusher thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crusher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tama is one step ahead there.
Tama trying to control but Crusher is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crusher is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tama frees his head nicely. Oh but Crusher has switched to an armbar! Tama is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Crusher !

Event: MMAHKI 48
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Tama ducks under a wild hook from Clay.#CL#
Clay clinches with his opponent.
Clay swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay presses Tama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Clay scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Tama breaks from the clinch.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Clay thuds a left hand into Tama's body.
Clay connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.#CL2#
Tama pushes Clay up against the cage in a clinch.
Tama trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Clay drags the fight down to the ground.
Tama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tama throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Tama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clay is trying to keep Tama in close.
Tama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Tama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clay wants to control but Tama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tama tries to pass to full mount but Clay defends it.
Clay is refusing to be controlled, as Tama sits in half guard. #T2#
Clay wants to control but Tama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tama not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Tama is working for a submission of some sort.
Tama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clay keeps working.
Clay trying to hold on to Tama's head to control him but Tama postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Tama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Tama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clay throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tama.
Clay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clay tries to get out of the position.
Tama lands a couple of digs.
Tama tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Clay is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tama has his hands clasped together but Clay extends and breaks Tama's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Clay.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcel Clay!

Event: MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Jack changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jack grinds an elbow into Tama's temple.
Tama dodges the ground and pound from Jack.
Jack 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.
Jack working away.
Tama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jack connects with a decent elbow.
Jack throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tama is trying to get back to half guard.
Jack tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tama wants to control but Jack postures up.
Tama is not content to let Jack control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jack tries to score with some ground and pound. Tama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jack sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tama has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Tama is looking to reverse the position.
Jack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jack postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jack throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jack tries to score with some ground and pound. Tama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tama is trying to get back to full guard.
Jack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jack wants to control but Tama is keeping him busy.
Jack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Jack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tama tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
Jack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jack throws an elbow that misses. Tama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jack's guard. Nice move by Tama!#REVB##T3#
Tama showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Tama pushes his legs off easily.
Tama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Tama stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Tama scores with a takedown into Jack's guard.
Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tama is looking to stand up but Jack won't let him.
Jack striking off his back but it's not causing Tama any problems.
Tama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Tama stays in close to Jack's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cactus Jack dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Tama gets the takedown into side control.
Jack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tama wants to take a breather but Jack is having none of it.
Tama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jack haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Jack is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Tama is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jack has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama lands a big elbow.
Tama blocks Jack's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Tama looking to control but Jack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jack wants to control but Tama is having none of it.
Tama controlling the position easily from mount.
Tama with a couple of short strikes.
Tama landing strikes from the mount and Jack is in trouble!
Tama landing punches.
Tama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jack hang on?#T3#
Tama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tama with shots to the head and body - Jack looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tama working Jack over with strikes here. #ROC2#Jack is rocked!
Tama looking to control but Jack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tama connects with a bit shot that sees Jack covering up! More strikes from Tama and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tama is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!

Event: MMAHKI 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Tama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Javali tries a head kick but it misses.
Javali lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Javali connects with a nice looking jab.
Javali throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tama's head.
Tama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tama looks to land a body kick but Javali moved away.
Javali jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Tama clinches with his opponent.
Tama wants to take the fight to the mat but Javali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tama is trying to drag Javali to the mat but Javali just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tama stalling against the cage.
Tama stalls. #T1##BC2#
Tama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Javali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tama tries for a takedown but Javali circles away easily
and Javali counters with a right hand to the body.
Renato Javali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
A nice inside leg kick there by Javali. That's going to slow Tama down.
Tama sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Javali defends well and Tama ends up having to push Javali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Javali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tama fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Tama rushes Javali and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Tama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Javali has knocked Tama down with a huge combo! Javali steps away and waves a wobbly Tama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tama is rocked!
Renato Javali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Look low, kick high! Javali uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tama tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Javali is absolutely delighted - when Tama wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Renato Javali!

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