PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Valensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valensky comes to the cage accompanied by Jesus Built My Hotrod- Ministry. Nakamura has chosen Breathe as his entrance music. Mikhail Valensky had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Valensky
vs
Nakamura

225 cm
26
290 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

192 cm
28
290 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikhail Valensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valensky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valensky struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.

Nakamura drags the fight down to the ground.
Nakamura controls Valensky momentarily but Valensky frees himself.
Valensky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura looking to control.
Valensky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valensky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakamura is proving hard to escape from.
Valensky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura pulls Valensky in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valensky manages to get himself to full guard.
Valensky is looking to stand up but Nakamura isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Valensky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valensky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura trying to control but Valensky is working from the bottom.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valensky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valensky tries to get out of the position.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Valensky blocks nicely.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nobuhiro Nakamura hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - Valensky had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Nobuhiro Nakamura has been cut.
Valensky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Valensky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valensky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mikhail Valensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobuhiro Nakamura.
Valensky closes the distance but Nakamura moves to the side

and Nakamura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valensky's guard now.
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!
Valensky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakamura is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valensky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Valensky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valensky looking to control.
Valensky throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nakamura pushing down on Valensky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Valensky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakamura wants to pass to mount but Valensky is defending the position.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Valensky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nakamura connects with a nice short shot to Valensky's temple.
Nakamura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Valensky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control but Valensky is having none of it.
Nakamura punishing his opponent with strikes.
Valensky wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Valensky is breathing heavily.
Valensky tries to lock up and control but Nakamura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You get the feeling that Valensky really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nakamura content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobuhiro Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nobuhiro Nakamura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nakamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valensky wants to clinch but Nakamura slips to the side

and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakamura stands and throws Valensky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nakamura taking a breather here.
Valensky tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Valensky on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valensky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to control but Valensky is keeping him busy.
Nakamura scoring with punches and elbows.
Nakamura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nakamura lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nakamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valensky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valensky is trying to improve his position.

Nakamura tries for a kimura but Valensky is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valensky on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura in side control lands a decent elbow.
Valensky wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
Valensky is looking for a sweep.
Valensky wants to get back to his feet but Nakamura drags him back down.
Valensky trying to remain calm as Nakamura controls from the top position.
Valensky takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Valensky is not content to let Nakamura control the position.

Nakamura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valensky keeps working.
Nakamura lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to control but Valensky is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Valensky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakamura prevents Valensky from escaping the position.

Nakamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valensky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nakamura lands some shots froms side control.
Nakamura controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nakamura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valensky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nakamura slows the pace down.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Valensky is working from the bottom.
Valensky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Nakamura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valensky is trying to get back to his feet.
Valensky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakamura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Valensky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobuhiro Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nobuhiro Nakamura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nakamura.
Nakamura is working Valensky over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nakamura lands some shots froms side control.

Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakamura wants to control but Valensky is keeping him busy.
Valensky is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nakamura is controlling him well.
Valensky tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura just content to control the position.
Nakamura wants to control but Valensky is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valensky tries to escape but Nakamura is in control.
Nakamura scores with a couple of short elbows.
Valensky is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nakamura connects with a decent elbow.
Valensky is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Valensky tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Valensky's shoulder. That is not cool.
Valensky tries to escape but Nakamura is in control.
Valensky is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valensky is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura lands a few punches from side control.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Valensky is working from the bottom.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valensky is trying to get back to his feet.
Nakamura wants to control but Valensky is keeping him busy.
Valensky takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nakamura lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valensky is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura scores with punches from side control.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valensky keeps working.
Nakamura controlling from side mount.
Nakamura working away.
Nakamura controls the position.
Nobuhiro Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valensky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Nakamura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakamura wants to control but Valensky is keeping him busy.
Nobuhiro Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Valensky's face as Nakamura controls the position.
Nakamura looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Valensky is avoiding damage well.
Valensky is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura controlling the position.
Valensky tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Mikhail Valensky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valensky throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nobuhiro Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakamura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobuhiro Nakamura!