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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tebato Nakara (ranked 2350 p4p, 275 weight class) and Dyllz Tahere (ranked 1888 p4p, 224 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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160 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tebato Nakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dyllz Tahere!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahere tries to sprawl but Nakara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nakara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tahere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakara.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tahere tries to roll over but Nakara keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakara lands strikes from half guard.
Nakara lands with a punch from half guard.
Tahere regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nakara.
Tahere trying to control the position.
Nakara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tahere is trying to keep Nakara in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahere trying to control the position.
Tahere 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara 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.
Nakara throws a strike but Tahere rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tahere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tahere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tahere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tahere.
Tahere pushing down on Nakara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tahere is looking to advance position but Nakara won't allow it.
Tahere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakara defending well though.
Tahere is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tahere pulls his head out easily.
Tahere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakara is just riding it out for now. Tahere eventually gives up the hold.
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tahere is looking to advance position but Nakara won't allow it.
Tahere looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nakara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tahere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tahere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tahere advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tahere controlling the pace.
Tahere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tahere throwing shots but Nakara is blocking nicely.
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tahere wants to free his trapped foot but Nakara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakara looking for submissions off his back.
Tahere is pressing down on Nakara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nakara is holding on for now.
Nakara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tahere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tahere passes to side control.
Nakara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tahere's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tahere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tahere.
Tahere works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tebato Nakara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tahere fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakara is out of range.
Nakara shoots in for a double leg but Tahere sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tahere sprawls well initially but Nakara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tahere manages to get to full guard.
Tahere trying to control the position.
Tahere might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nakara working some strikes from top position.
Tahere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakara manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tahere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tahere trying to control but Nakara is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahere looking to pass the guard.
Tahere trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tahere with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tahere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tahere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tebato Nakara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tahere is aware though and is defending well.
Nakara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tahere trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahere lands a couple of digs.
Tahere connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tahere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakara is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tahere has managed to get both his arms back between Nakara's legs - danger averted.
Tahere passes Nakara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tahere is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tahere throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nakara because Tahere loaded up on that one.
Nakara is trying to escape the mount.
Tahere dominating with strikes here.
Tahere controlling from mount.
Nakara is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakara regains half guard.
Nakara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tahere.
Tahere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakara keeps working.
Nice strikes from Tahere there.
Nakara actively working from the bottom here.
Tahere thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tahere works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tahere throws some wild stikes that Nakara manages to avoid easily.
Nakara is desperately trying to improve his position but Tahere has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tahere working Nakara over with strikes here.
Nakara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakara taking shots to the head.
Tahere sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tahere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tahere throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nakara regains half guard.
Tahere throwing shots but Nakara is blocking nicely.
Nakara tries to get to full guard but Tahere has control of the leg.
Tahere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakara defending well though.
Nakara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tahere.
Nakara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tahere thows a huge punch but Nakara dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyllz Tahere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nakara moves away from the strike by Tahere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tahere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakara ducks right into an uppercut from Tahere.
Decent striking displayed by Tahere there.
Tebato Nakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tebato Nakara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tahere jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakara shoots for a double leg takedown but Tahere sprawls well. He's pushed Nakara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tahere follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahere feints a jab promting Nakara to slip. Tahere then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nakara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tahere stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tahere wants it to stay on the feet.
Tahere lands the left hand.
Nakara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tahere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tahere has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nakara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tahere displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakara.
Jab by Tahere.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakara takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tahere sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakara somewhat.
Tahere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nakara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tahere.
Nakara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tahere tries to avoid it but Nakara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tahere to the ground. Tahere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tahere unleashes a big counter combination but Nakara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tahere connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nakara slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakara blocks the leg kick.
Nakara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tahere wants to get back to full guard.
Tahere is pressing down on Nakara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tahere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakara is aware though and is defending well.
Nakara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahere working a defensive guard here.
Tahere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakara.
Tahere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tahere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tahere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tahere wants to pass the guard but Nakara is keeping the position.
Nakara working for a triangle but Tahere defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tahere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakara keeping moving, preventing Tahere from controlling successfully.
Tahere wants to pass the guard but Nakara is keeping the position.
Nakara looking for a guillotine here but Tahere defends easily.
Tahere 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tahere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tahere.
Tahere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nakara's guard.
Nakara actively working from the bottom here.
Nakara won't allow Tahere to pass to mount.
Nakara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tahere.
Tahere not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tahere pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyllz Tahere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tahere has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dyllz Tahere!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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