PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabu kamahori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabu kamahori is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nakai
vs
kamahori

170 cm
24
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

[B2F] Born 2 Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sabu kamahori !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kamahori throws a wild body kick that Nakai sees coming a mile off.
Yuki Nakai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakai shoots and misses
and kamahori counters with a low kick, right behind Nakai 's knee.
Nakai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from kamahori .
Nakai throws a right hand that kamahori ducks under and follows up with a left that kamahori also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from kamahori .
kamahori tries to land a front kick but Nakai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
kamahori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
kamahori feints and then cracks Nakai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakai down.
kamahori misses with a low kick.
kamahori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakai avoids a kick to the body.
kamahori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and kamahori counters with a good low kick that Nakai was not able to check.
Nakai is breathing heavily.
Nakai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nakai shoots and misses
and kamahori counters with a good, hard body kick but Nakai shrugs it off.

kamahori has taken the fight to the clinch.
kamahori is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

kamahori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakai tries for a takedown but kamahori circles away easily
and kamahori counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Nakai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kamahori misses with a body shot.
Nakai moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from kamahori .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kamahori throws a body kick that misses.

kamahori gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

kamahori manages to break the clinch.
Sabu kamahori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
kamahori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
kamahori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakai momentarily.
Nakai walks into a stiff left hand from kamahori .
kamahori thumps Nakai with a low kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nakai. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
kamahori thuds his shin into the meat of Nakai's side.
kamahori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
kamahori takes a swing at Nakai's ribcage but misses.
Nakai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kamahori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
kamahori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

kamahori forces Nakai back against the cage and clinches.
kamahori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
kamahori lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
kamahori lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

kamahori 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
kamahori throws a half hearted mid kick.
kamahori throws a leg kick but Nakai sees it coming and moves out of range.
kamahori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakai's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from kamahori .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kamahori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
kamahori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
kamahori delivers a nice body kick.
kamahori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by kamahori . kamahori obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from kamahori - that will leave a mark!
kamahori is looking to slow Nakai down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
kamahori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakai circles away quickly and effectively.
kamahori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakai.
A nice combination there by kamahori .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sabu kamahori dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nakai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nakai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and kamahori counters with an inside leg kick.
Nakai wants to clinch but kamahori slips to the side
and kamahori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakai's knee momentarily.
kamahori throws a jab when Nakai was well out of range.
Nakai with a poor takedown
and kamahori makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
kamahori does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakai tries to clinch there but kamahori circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakai closes the distance looking to clinch
and kamahori counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai walks into a straight right hand from kamahori .
Nakai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nakai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and kamahori counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Nakai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! kamahori slams his shin into Nakai's torso.
kamahori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
kamahori throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakai moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakai slips under a jab.
kamahori misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kamahori scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by kamahori . That's going to slow Nakai down.
A head kick from kamahori lands but Nakai takes it in his stride.
kamahori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
kamahori throws a head kick but Nakai moves out of range.
kamahori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
kamahori throws a quick inside leg kick.
kamahori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by kamahori . That's going to slow Nakai down.
kamahori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nakai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
kamahori throws a leg kick which misses Nakai's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakai tries to avoid it.
kamahori scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for kamahori .
Sabu kamahori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
kamahori throws a right hand that Nakai ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakai also avoids with ease.
Nakai tries to clinch
and kamahori counters with a head kick. That will keep Nakai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nakai misses with a takedown
and kamahori counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for kamahori .
kamahori scores with a head kick.
kamahori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
kamahori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakai with a lazy takedown attempt
and kamahori counters with a right hand to the body.
kamahori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from kamahori .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
kamahori tries to land a front kick but Nakai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
kamahori thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nakai if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by kamahori . That's going to slow Nakai down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sabu kamahori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nakai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A solid body kick from kamahori .
Nakai misses with a right hand
and kamahori counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakai with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling kamahori to counter with a crisp jab.
kamahori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
kamahori misses with a body kick.
kamahori lands with a kick to the temple. Nakai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakai fails with the takedown
and kamahori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakai's knee momentarily.
kamahori lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
kamahori throws a low kick but Nakai moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kamahori lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from kamahori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
kamahori lands with a thumping leg kick.
kamahori throws a leg kick which misses Nakai's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakai tries to avoid it.
kamahori throws a leg kick which misses Nakai's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakai tries to avoid it.
Nakai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before kamahori can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kamahori lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nakai will feel that in the morning.
Nakai walks into a straight right hand from kamahori .
Nakai has his takedown stuffed
and kamahori counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Nakai is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Nakai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by kamahori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nakai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
kamahori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from kamahori - that will leave a mark!
Yuki Nakai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
kamahori missing with a left hand there. Nakai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kamahori scores with a nice body kick.
kamahori connects with a leg kick. Nakai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for kamahori .
kamahori just misses with a punch to the body.

Nakai gets tackled into the cage by kamahori . kamahori maintains the clinch.
Nakai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

kamahori breaks the clinch.
Nakai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from kamahori .
Nakai takes a kick to the side of the head.

Nakai drives through with a takedown into kamahori 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
kamahori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakai manages to get himself to full guard.
kamahori looking to pass the guard.
kamahori is pushing down on Nakai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakai is fighting to maintain full guard but kamahori has managed to sneak the leg through.
kamahori trying to pass the guard but Nakai defending well.
Nakai is staying active underneath kamahori , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakai wants to control but kamahori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakai misses with some strikes from the bottom.

kamahori is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

kamahori seems to be looking for submissions.
Nakai tries to roll over but kamahori keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sabu kamahori really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A combination from kamahori does no damage.
kamahori scores with a spinning back kick!
Nakai shoots and misses
and kamahori makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakai misses with a takedown attempt
and kamahori counters with a series of strikes. Nakai will be more careful next time no doubt.
kamahori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
kamahori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from kamahori . Nakai shrugs it off though.
kamahori throws a head kick that Nakai semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai shoots and misses
and kamahori counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Nakai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nakai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
kamahori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
kamahori sizes up Nakai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for kamahori .
Nakai swinging wildly here.
kamahori throws a quick inside leg kick.
kamahori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kamahori throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakai's head.
kamahori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and kamahori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
kamahori throws a leg kick which misses Nakai's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakai tries to avoid it.
kamahori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
kamahori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by kamahori . That's going to slow Nakai down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from kamahori .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai has his takedown stuffed
and kamahori counters with a low kick, right behind Nakai 's knee.
kamahori lands a nice hook to Nakai's body. Nakai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakai blocks the body kick.
kamahori throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Nakai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
kamahori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
kamahori swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kamahori throws a half hearted mid kick.
kamahori throws a body kick that misses.
kamahori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakai.
Nakai misses with a takedown attempt
and kamahori counters with a thumping low kick.
kamahori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kamahori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
kamahori looks to land a combination but Nakai avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sabu kamahori dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by kamahori .
kamahori misses with a body kick.
kamahori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
kamahori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakai is able to avoid easily.
kamahori keeps Nakai at a distance using the push kick.
Nakai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and kamahori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nakai avoids the head kick by kamahori .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from kamahori , right into the meat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and kamahori counters with a nice body kick.
Nakai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before kamahori can pounce on him.
kamahori 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and kamahori duly obliges.
Nakai blocks a low kick nicely.
kamahori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
kamahori throws a right and a left that both miss.
kamahori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kamahori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
kamahori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
kamahori thuds his shin into the meat of Nakai's side.
Nakai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
kamahori misses with the combination.
Nice shot by kamahori .
Nakai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yuki Nakai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from kamahori misses.
That kick from kamahori tenderised Nakai's leg. Nakai is trying to keep his angry face on.
kamahori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakai circles away quickly and effectively.
kamahori circles away from the clinch attempt
and kamahori counters with a nice uppercut.
kamahori scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from kamahori .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kamahori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

kamahori has taken the fight to the clinch.

kamahori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakai wants to clinch but kamahori slips to the side
and kamahori counters with a nice uppercut.
kamahori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
kamahori scores with a kick to the body.
kamahori connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
kamahori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
kamahori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sabu kamahori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got kamahori 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 41:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 40:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 40:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabu kamahori !
Sabu kamahori is the new featherweight champion!