PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing . Kenji Nakamura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nakamura
vs
Brady

170 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Brady!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brady fails to land the takedown.
Brady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brady takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Nakamura as Brady shoots in.
Brady wants to clinch.
Brady throws a combination that misses
and Nakamura counters with an inside leg kick.
Brady has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Brady's head.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura scores with a head kick.
Brady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brady tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Brady throws a combination that misses
and Nakamura counters with a two punch combo.
Brady throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady shoots and misses
and Nakamura counters with a nice body kick.
Kenji Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Brady.
Brady wants to clinch.
Brady on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakamura. Nakamura obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brady if he has to take too many more of those.
Brady swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brady takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brady doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura thumps Brady with a low kick.
Nakamura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brady if he has to take too many more of those.
Nakamura throws a head kick that Brady semi-blocks.

It looks like Liam Brady has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Nakamura.
Brady lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick

and Brady counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brady.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura is trying to keep Brady in close.
Brady wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
Nakamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brady is one step ahead there.
Brady wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakamura kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Brady.
Brady tries for a takedown but Nakamura circles away easily
and Nakamura counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brady moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brady fails with the takedown
and Nakamura counters with a body kick that stops Brady in his tracks momentarily.
Brady looks gassed!
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakamura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Brady or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura which made him look bad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakamura.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Brady avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Brady's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brady tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nakamura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brady fails with the takedown
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Nakamura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brady.
Nakamura throws a nice head kick!
Brady fails with the takedown
and Nakamura counters with a body kick that stops Brady in his tracks momentarily.
Kenji Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Brady.
Nakamura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nakamura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches.
Brady takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nakamura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakamura leaves Brady with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenji Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Brady manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brady is breathing heavily.
Brady avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brady tries for a takedown but Nakamura circles away easily
and Nakamura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nakamura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nakamura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brady has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Brady moves out of range easily.
Liam Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura throws a front kick that sends Brady stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nakamura!
Brady blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Brady moves out of range easily.
Brady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakamura is fending him off so far but Brady persists. Nope, Nakamura circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenji Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakamura throws a front kick that sends Brady stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brady's calf.
Brady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenji Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brady is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brady blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Brady on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura counters with a good low kick that Brady was not able to check.
Brady misses with a double jab
and Nakamura counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nakamura.
Brady misses with a combination
and Nakamura counters with a body kick.
Nakamura scores with a leg kick.
Brady doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakamura counters with a left and a right that stings Brady.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nakamura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Nakamura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam Brady's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brady.

Brady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakamura is trying to control Brady's posture but Brady avoids it.
Brady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brady tries to stand and escape but Nakamura is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Brady is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nakamura!
Brady throws some wild stikes that Nakamura manages to avoid easily.

Brady goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nakamura turns into him and now he's in Brady's guard.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Brady.

Brady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Brady keeps moving.

Brady throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Liam Brady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brady is keeping the position for now.
Brady tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura slaps away a takedown attempt from Brady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brady has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brady slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a jab.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Brady there.
Brady tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Brady shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.

Brady postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nakamura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brady, into his guard.
Kenji Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brady looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Brady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamura 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Kenji Nakamura!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Kenji Nakamura!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Kenji Nakamura!

Kenji Nakamura wins by unanimous decision!