PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Nakayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakayama has chosen The Vapors - Turning Japanese as his entrance music. Tsuyoshi Nakayama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kaalikorva
vs
Nakayama

180 cm
23
192 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

189 cm
28
192 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kauno Kaalikorva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Nakayama!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaalikorva slips under a jab from Nakayama.
Nakayama thuds his right hand into Kaalikorva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakayama moves forwards but Kaalikorva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaalikorva fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakayama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakayama misses with a wild combination.

Kaalikorva pushes Nakayama up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakayama presses Kaalikorva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva tries a body shot but Nakayama blocks it.
Nakayama lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Nakayama.

Nakayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakayama lands a nice hook to Kaalikorva's body. Kaalikorva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaalikorva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakayama ducks under a wild hook from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva misses with a low kick.
Kaalikorva swings for the body but Nakayama moves out of range.

Kaalikorva closes the distance and clinches.
Kaalikorva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakayamas head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakayama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaalikorva tries to throw a body punch but Nakayama avoids it by throwing Kaalikorva back against the cage.
Kaalikorva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakayama backwards.
Kaalikorva lands a right hand.
Nakayama has a couple of punches blocked by Kaalikorva.
Nakayama lands a left hand.
Kaalikorva has Nakayama pressed against the cage, preventing Nakayama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakayama throws a head punch that misses.
Nakayama pushes Kaalikorva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaalikorva lands with a short shot to the head.

Kaalikorva drags the fight down to the ground.
Kaalikorva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kaalikorva in particular looking to stall.
Nakayama wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva is trying to control. Nakayama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaalikorva controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kaalikorva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because Kauno Kaalikorva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nakayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Kaalikorva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakayama was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaalikorva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaalikorva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakayama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaalikorva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakayama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakayama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaalikorva trying to control but Nakayama is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes from guard but Nakayama blocks nicely.
Kaalikorva trying to control but Nakayama is working from the bottom.
Nakayama wants to stand but Kaalikorva is controlling the position.
Kaalikorva looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaalikorva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kaalikorva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaalikorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing.
Kaalikorva 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.
Kaalikorva trying to control but Nakayama is working from the bottom.
Nakayama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaalikorva is one step ahead there.
Kaalikorva connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakayama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaalikorva tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakayama is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kaalikorva tries a low kick but Nakayama avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Nakayama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakayama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kauno Kaalikorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaalikorva throws out a leg kick but Nakayama moves out of range and Kaalikorva only half commits.
Nakayama throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Nakayama lands.
Kaalikorva misses with a looping right.
Kaalikorva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakayama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakayama ducks under a wild hook from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nakayama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaalikorva is looking to clinch.
Kaalikorva throws a big shot that misses.
Kaalikorva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakayama was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaalikorva.
Nakayama misses with a leg kick
and Kaalikorva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakayama takes a swing at Kaalikorva's ribcage but misses.
Nakayama takes one to the side of the head.
Kaalikorva swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaalikorva scores with a nice strike.
Nakayama lands with a nice body punch.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook.
Nakayama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nakayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Nakayama does no damage.
Nakayama misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakayama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakayama slips under a jab from Kaalikorva.
Nakayama blocks a jab.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaalikorva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaalikorva throws a big shot that misses.
Nakayama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Nakayama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kaalikorva with that takedown attempt.
Kaalikorva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaalikorva doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakayama circles away.
A punch combination from Nakayama misses.
Kaalikorva defending well as Nakayama loads up on a big left hand.
Nakayama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kaalikorva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakayama.
Nakayama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaalikorva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakayama stuffs the takedown.
Nakayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakayama slips a jab from Kaalikorva.
Nakayama connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaalikorva darts in trying to clinch
and Nakayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaalikorva thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama throws a hook but Kaalikorva blocks it.
Kaalikorva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakayama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakayama ducks under a wild hook from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva moves forwards but Nakayama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nakayama slips a jab from Kaalikorva.
Nakayama stalks Kaalikorva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kaalikorva's face. Kaalikorva staggers backwards, shaken.
Nakayama moves away from the strike by Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakayama.
Nakayama misses with the combination.
Nakayama digs a good body shot into Kaalikorva's ribs.
Kaalikorva throws a low kick but Nakayama avoids it.
Nakayama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaalikorva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kaalikorva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaalikorva passes Nakayama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakayama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaalikorva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakayama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakayama.
Kaalikorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaalikorva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakayama is keeping the position for now.
Kaalikorva looking to sit in guard and control but Nakayama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaalikorva 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsuyoshi Nakayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nakayama throws a jab when Kaalikorva was well out of range.
A jab from Kaalikorva finds it's way through Nakayama's defenses.
Kaalikorva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch but Nakayama moves away
and Nakayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaalikorva looks to land a left hand but Nakayama moved out of range nicely.
Nakayama slips under a jab from Kaalikorva.
Nakayama throws out a loose jab but Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakayama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakayama scores with a hook to the body. Kaalikorva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaalikorva lunges at Nakayama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakayama's hand.

Kaalikorva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kaalikorva showed some decent athleticism there.
Kaalikorva is trying to control. Nakayama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaalikorva is really struggling to control Nakayama but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaalikorva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakayama's head.
Kaalikorva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaalikorva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakayama's head.

Kaalikorva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nakayama sees it coming and defends easily.
Nakayama wants to get back to full guard.
Kaalikorva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakayama is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaalikorva from advancing position.
Nakayama is refusing to be controlled, as Kaalikorva sits in half guard.

That's two 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.
Nakayama is looking to improve his position.
Kaalikorva wants to pass the guard but Nakayama is defending well.
Well, if Kaalikorva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kauno Kaalikorva.
A slow jab from Nakayama misses its intended target.
Kaalikorva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaalikorva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nakayama is looking to clinch but Kaalikorva is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook. Nakayama ducked under it nicely.
Kaalikorva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakayama's waist but Nakayama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaalikorva off to one side.
Nakayama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nakayama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaalikorva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaalikorva. Nakayama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakayama misses with a few strikes there.
Kaalikorva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakayama.
Nakayama wants to land a leg kick but Kaalikorva is out of range.
Kaalikorva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakayama was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva connects with a crisp jab.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch
and Nakayama counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakayama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaalikorva.
Nakayama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaalikorva looks for a takedown but Nakayama sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaalikorva.
Nakayama keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakayama moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaalikorva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaalikorva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaalikorva is defended easily by Nakayama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauno Kaalikorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaalikorva moves away.
Nakayama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakayama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakayama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nakayama slips under a jab.
Kaalikorva shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakayama tries to sprawl out of it but Kaalikorva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakayama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakayama misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tsuyoshi Nakayama.
I think Nakayama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoshi Nakayama!