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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.'. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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! |
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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. |
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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.'. |
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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! |
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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! |
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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 ! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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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