PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 266 p4p, 175 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 37 p4p, 23 weight class). Broderick 's entrance music is Mind by Savanah. A fine choice. 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.

Broderick
vs
Nakamura

188 cm
32
192
26 - 19 - 1

168 cm
36
186
27 - 19 - 3

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderick avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Broderick thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Broderick was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Broderick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Nakamura jabs at Broderick 's body.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broderick was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Broderick counters with a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Broderick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Broderick counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broderick manages to avoid it.
Broderick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broderick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nakamura.
Broderick connects with the punch.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Broderick rather than just go for the knockout.
Broderick slips under a jab.
Nakamura throws a hook but Broderick avoids it easily.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Broderick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broderick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Broderick half committed to a counter leg kick.
Broderick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broderick jabs Nakamura right on the nose. Nakamura blinks but takes it well.
Broderick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakamura throws a hook but Broderick blocks it.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura shoots in but Broderick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broderick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Broderick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakamura just manages to avoid it.
Broderick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nakamura misses with a jab to the body
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broderick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Broderick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Broderick is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Nakamura as he connects with a hook.
Nakamura swings for the body but Broderick moves out of range.
Broderick drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Broderick moved out of range.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broderick .
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Broderick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Broderick . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Broderick .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura cracks Broderick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBroderick .
A jab from Nakamura misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Broderick misses its target.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broderick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Broderick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Broderick ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Broderick avoids the punch easily.
Broderick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunter Broderick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broderick lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nakamura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Broderick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakamura is in Broderick 's guard.
Broderick wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broderick has Nakamura pulled in close to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakamura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Broderick pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Broderick was looking to counter with a kick there.

Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Broderick 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Broderick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Broderick .
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Broderick is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura postures up in Broderick 's guard and throws a big left but Broderick blocks it.
Nakamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Broderick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Broderick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Broderick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Broderick has Nakamura pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Broderick wants to stand but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Broderick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Nakamura postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Broderick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Broderick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Broderick keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broderick throws a front kick aimed at Nakamura's knee but Nakamura avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Broderick avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Broderick cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Broderick slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura jabs Broderick right on the nose. Broderick blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Broderick avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura misses with a body punch
letting Broderick counter with a right hand.
Broderick throws a chopping leg kick but Nakamura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Nakamura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunter Broderick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Broderick half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Broderick ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Broderick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Broderick 's head but Broderick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Broderick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Broderick .

Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Broderick keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Nakamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakamura trying to control but Broderick is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broderick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.

Broderick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Broderick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gurizuri Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broderick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Broderick stays in close to Nakamura's body and controls the position.
Broderick preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick content to stall in guard here.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Broderick manages to get himself to full guard.

Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Broderick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Broderick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura postures up in Broderick 's guard and throws a big left but Broderick blocks it.
Nakamura won't allow Broderick to sweep him here.
Broderick controlling the position.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Broderick looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Broderick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakamura. That snapped Broderick 's head back.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook but Broderick blocks it.
Broderick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nakamura lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!
In defeat, Hunter Broderick stepped up to the mic, saying 'You dropped my career win percentage by 1.42%! Thanks, Obama.'.