Jutsu Loser Bracket 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oenomaus Doctore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wamberto Boaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doctore comes to the ring accompanied by Metallica - . Boaz has chosen Preciso me encontrar as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Doctore
vs
Boaz

168 cm
19
136 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

164 cm
19
136 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oenomaus Doctore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doctore checks it well.
Doctore 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.
Doctore throws an overhand right that lands on Boaz's shoulder, as Boaz tries to avoid the shot.
Boaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doctore.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Doctore.
Boaz swings widly with a right hand
and Doctore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doctore throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
Boaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oenomaus Doctore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boaz blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz misses with a hook
enabling Doctore to counter with a crisp jab.
Doctore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Doctore.
Boaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doctore throws a solid leg kick but Boaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doctore.
Boaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boaz throws a nice looking combination but Doctore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doctore misses with a low kick.
Boaz misses with a body shot.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
Doctore throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
Boaz misses with a body punch
and Doctore counters with a nice uppercut.
Doctore is looking to score with low kicks.
Doctore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boaz misses with a body shot
and Doctore counters with a nice uppercut.
Doctore misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctore throws a hook to the side of Boaz's head but Boaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doctore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doctore lands with an uppercut that bounces Boaz off the ropes and back into range.
Boaz checks a low kick from Doctore.
Doctore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boaz throws a push kick but Doctore slaps the foot to one side.
Doctore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Doctore.
Boaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Doctore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oenomaus Doctore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doctore lands a slapping body shot.
Doctore throws a series of punches but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doctore counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doctore throws a shot to the body.
Doctore throws the left hand but Boaz avoids the punch easily.
Doctore looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Doctore scores with a leg kick.
Doctore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boaz throws a hook but Doctore blocks it.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
Doctore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boaz throws a hook but Doctore avoids it easily.
Doctore scores with a sloppy right hand. Boaz should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz swings for the body but Doctore moves out of range.
Doctore throws an overhand right that lands on Boaz's shoulder, as Boaz tries to avoid the shot.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz throws a hook but Doctore blocks it.
Boaz missing with a left hand there. Doctore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaz slips under a jab from Doctore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doctore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Doctore looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Doctore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doctore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doctore lands a nice shot to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Doctore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boaz slips under a jab.
Doctore throws a hook but Boaz blocks it.
Doctore lands a glancing blow to the side of Boaz's head.
Doctore lands with a good body shot.
Boaz takes a swing at Doctore's ribcage but misses.
Doctore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boaz checks a leg kick.
Doctore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boaz throws out a loose jab but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doctore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Doctore counter with a right hand.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boaz feints a counter leg kick.
Boaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doctore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doctore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boaz at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doctore throws a low kick but Boaz moves out of range easily.
Doctore stuns Boaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boaz throws a push kick but Doctore slaps the foot to one side.
Boaz throws a right hand that misses
and Doctore counters with a series of strikes. Boaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Doctore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doctore just misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doctore.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Doctore tries a low kick but Boaz avoids it.
Boaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doctore with a body shot.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Boaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Doctore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doctore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boaz throws out a loose jab but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Doctore.
Doctore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doctore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown but Doctore shows good takedown defense.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Doctore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doctore lands a slapping body shot.
Doctore misses with a low kick as Boaz jumps back.
Doctore works Boaz's body with a nice hook.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Doctore. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boaz tries to move into range but Doctore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doctore counters with a straight right hand.
Boaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Doctore to counter with a crisp jab.
Doctore misses the shot to the body.
Boaz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Doctore blocks it well.
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doctore.
Boaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Doctore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Doctore.
Doctore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doctore misses with a body shot.
Doctore misses with a body shot.
Boaz throws out a loose jab but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doctore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Doctore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Boaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Doctore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Doctore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boaz throws a leg kick but Doctore moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oenomaus Doctore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Doctore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boaz loads up on a big right hand but Doctore slips the punch.
Doctore misses with a hook. Boaz ducked under it nicely.
Doctore with a hook.
Doctore lands a body shot.
Doctore misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Doctore.
Boaz misses with a hook. Doctore ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore wants to land a leg kick but Boaz is out of range.
Oenomaus Doctore is winning the standup battle so far.
Doctore just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Boaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doctore lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctore avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Doctore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doctore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doctore throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz throws out a counter right but Doctore avoids it with no problem.
Boaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Doctore counters with a leg kick.
Doctore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boaz misses with a left hand
and Doctore counters with a left to the body.
Doctore lunges at Boaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boaz's hand.
Doctore throws a hook but Boaz avoids it easily.
Doctore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boaz can do to turn this around?
Boaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Doctore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz misses with a left hand
and Doctore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Doctore. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doctore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doctore slips under a jab from Boaz.
Doctore lands a jab to the head.
Doctore motions for Boaz to come forward. Doctore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doctore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Doctore thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doctore misses with a looping left.
Doctore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boaz is out of range.
Doctore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doctore takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
Boaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doctore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaz.
Doctore thumps Boaz with a low kick.
Boaz looks for the body kick but Doctore saw that one coming.
Doctore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doctore with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Doctore.
A little jabbing left from Boaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doctore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doctore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Boaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Boaz misses.
Doctore throws a jab when Boaz was well out of range.
Doctore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boaz.
Boaz fails with the takedown
and Doctore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Boaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boaz checks a low kick from Doctore.
Boaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Doctore.
A big left from Doctore misses.
Boaz misses with a hook to the body
and Boaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doctore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boaz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Doctore has got the better of the exchanges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doctore, as that shot connected.
Doctore stuns Boaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doctore thuds a left hand into Boaz's body.

Boaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doctore looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doctore is pressing down on Boaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Boaz has gone for a leg lock! Doctore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boaz's guard.

Boaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doctore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Boaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doctore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doctore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wamberto Boaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Doctore from controlling successfully.
Doctore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doctore manages to get himself to full guard.

Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Doctore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doctore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doctore tries to get out of the position.
Boaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doctore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doctore wants to get back to his feet but Boaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doctore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boaz.
Doctore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boaz on the ground.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Doctore is keeping the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Doctore keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully.
Doctore is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boaz drops his hands momentarily and Doctore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doctore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oenomaus Doctore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doctore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 20:18
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 20:18
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oenomaus Doctore!
A very excited looking Oenomaus Doctore 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Boku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ylermi Fugu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fugu has chosen The Japanese House - Face Like Thunder as his entrance music. Kotetsu Boku Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Boku Jr
vs
Fugu

169 cm
19
138 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Bullet Proof System
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kotetsu Boku Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ylermi Fugu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Boku Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boku Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fugu finds it's way round the side to connect with Boku Jr's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boku Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fugu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fugu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boku Jr.
Fugu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boku Jr is just out of range.
Fugu cracks Boku Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boku Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boku Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fugu.
Boku Jr walks into a straight right hand from Fugu.
Fugu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Fugu scores with a takedown into Boku Jr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fugu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fugu pushes down on Boku Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Fugu is trying to work for a kimura but Boku Jr is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fugu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boku Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fugu.
Boku Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boku Jr tries to get out of the position.
Fugu wants to take a breather but Boku Jr is having none of it.
Fugu prevents Boku Jr from improving his position.

That's two 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.
Boku Jr trying to hold on to Fugu's head to control him but Fugu postures up.
Fugu prevents Boku Jr from improving his position.
Fugu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boku Jr trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Fugu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boku Jr is just riding it out for now. Fugu eventually gives up the hold.
Fugu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boku Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Fugu sits in half guard.

Fugu seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Fugu seems content to control.

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.
Fugu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boku Jr!
Fugu wants to control the pace but Boku Jr is squirming around nicely.
Fugu controlling from mount.

Boku Jr has left one of his arms exposed and Fugu doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Boku Jr screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ylermi Fugu!
A less than humble Ylermi Fugu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Kotetsu Boku Jr had this to say: 'I knew it, stupid bjj guys.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santosh Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagasaki comes to the ring accompanied by Execute Plan Steel Tulip. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Nagasaki
vs
Nelson

170 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santosh Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Nagasaki is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
Nagasaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nelson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagasaki should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Nagasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagasaki throws a body kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nelson as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liam Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nelson.
Nagasaki misses with a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Nagasaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nelson throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses its target.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Nagasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nelson scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nagasaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Nagasaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasaki's best efforts.
Nagasaki prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nagasaki stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Nagasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.
Nagasaki prevents Nelson from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki trying to control from Nelson's half guard. Nelson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.

Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Nelson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagasaki connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nagasaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nelson throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Nelson.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Nelson scores with a jab. Nagasaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagasaki.
Nelson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nagasaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nelson catches Nagasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nagasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Nagasaki is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Nagasaki is rocked!
Nagasaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oh Nagasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Nelson lands a left and a right that send Nagasaki crashing to the mat, dazed. Nelson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Liam Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson throws a monster overhand right that drops Nagasaki! Nelson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Nelson!
Liam Nelson thanked the fans post fight for their support.