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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikora Tama (ranked 931 p4p, 1396 weight class) and Chidi Chika (ranked 114 p4p, 165 weight class). Tama comes to the cage accompanied by Haka War Dance. 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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22 - 20 - 0 |
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26 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chidi Chika!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tama controls the pace.
Tama lands a couple of digs.
Tama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chika can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tama cracks Chika with a big elbow.
It looks like Chidi Chika has been cut.
Tama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chika is looking for a sweep.
Chika parries the strikes from Tama easily there. Tama is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chika to escape.
Tama is putting a hurting on Chika here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tama is trying to get an arm triangle but Chika is defending well.
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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama tries to move to mount but Chika blocks the move with his legs.
The referee asks Tama politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tama prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tama scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chika to see if he's OK.
Tama trying to control the action but Chika is working from the bottom.
Tama working the head and body with strikes.
Tama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Tama crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama trying to control the action but Chika is working from the bottom.
Chika avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tama.
Tama is chipping away with strikes.
Tama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The cut above Chidi Chika's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama working away.
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 trying to control the position but Chika is working away.
Chika is trying to control Tama's posture but Tama avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama throws an elbow but Chika slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tama passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chika!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Tama but it's paid off an Chika is forced to tap! Nice work by Tama.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikora Tama!
Post fight, Nikora Tama took to the microphone: 'I'm come out here to fight for the Mao'ri people of New Zealand, and to represent the warrior spirit! There is nothing I won't do to bring pride and honour to my heritage, and this win is another step towards that. Let's go!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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