PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Por Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Por Pramuk comes to the cage accompanied by Buakaw Por Pramuk Intro Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Por Pramuk
vs
Nakamura

174 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buakaw Por Pramuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Por Pramuk shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Por Pramuk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nakamura circles away from the clinch attempt

and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakamura.

Nakamura tightens his grip and picks Por Pramuk up, before dumping him to the ground. Por Pramuk manages to land in guard.
Nakamura is looking to stand up but Por Pramuk won't let him.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Por Pramuk keeps moving.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nakamura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Por Pramuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Por Pramuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Por Pramuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Por Pramuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Por Pramuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Por Pramuk is defended easily by Nakamura.
Por Pramuk moves to clinch but Nakamura breaks away

and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown. Por Pramuk fights it but they end up in guard.

Por Pramuk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nakamura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Por Pramuk was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakamura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Por Pramuk keeps moving.
Por Pramuk looking to control.
Por Pramuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Por Pramuk is breathing heavily.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Por Pramuk stuffs the takedown.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown but Por Pramuk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakamura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Por Pramuk as Nakamura shoots in.
Buakaw Por Pramuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Nakamura.
Por Pramuk wants to clinch.
Buakaw Por Pramuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Por Pramuk as he avoids it easily.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Por Pramuk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nakamura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Por Pramuk's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Por Pramuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura trying to control but Por Pramuk is working from the bottom.
Por Pramuk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Por Pramuk misses with a takedown

and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Por Pramuk won't be happy with that.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Por Pramuk keeps working.
Nakamura tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nakamura working away.
Por Pramuk isn't going anywhere.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Por Pramuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nakamura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Pramuk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nakamura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nakamura trying to control the position but Por Pramuk is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Por Pramuk is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Por Pramuk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Por Pramuk gets back to half guard.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Por Pramuk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Por Pramuk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura trying to control but Por Pramuk is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hiroshi Nakamura hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Por Pramuk enables Nakamura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Por Pramuk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuk looking to control.
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Por Pramuk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakamura trying to stand up but can't free himself from Por Pramuk's guard.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Por Pramuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Por Pramuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Por Pramuk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Por Pramuk trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Por Pramuk avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakamura leaves Por Pramuk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Por Pramuk avoids a kick to the body.
Por Pramuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Por Pramuk tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Por Pramuk to the ground. Por Pramuk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buakaw Por Pramuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Nakamura.
Nakamura has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Por Pramuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Nakamura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Por Pramuk to the mat! Por Pramuk manages to get full guard.
Por Pramuk trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.

Nakamura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nakamura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Por Pramuk controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Buakaw Por Pramuk wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Por Pramuk leaves Nakamura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Por Pramuk circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Por Pramuk. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
Buakaw Por Pramuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Nakamura.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown. Por Pramuk tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Por Pramuk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Por Pramuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamura swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakamura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Por Pramuk avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown.

Nakamura gets tackled into the cage by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk maintains the clinch.

Por Pramuk drags the fight down to the ground.
Por Pramuk wants to stand up but Nakamura is controlling him.

Por Pramuk pushes Nakamura off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Por Pramuk sprawls well. Por Pramuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Por Pramuk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Por Pramuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Nakamura gets a clinch.

Por Pramuk jumps guard.
Por Pramuk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.
Nakamura pulls Por Pramuk in close to prevent any damage.

Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Por Pramuk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakamura's guard.

Nakamura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Por Pramuk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buakaw Por Pramuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiroshi Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura is controlling Por Pramuk's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshi Nakamura.
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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30

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