PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kano Nagasawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ehrenholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kano Nagasawa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nagasawa
vs
Ehrenholm

200 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Kano Nagasawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Ehrenholm!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nagasawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ehrenholm tries to roll over but Nagasawa keeps him under control.
Nagasawa trying to control from half guard but Ehrenholm is working away.
Ehrenholm is positioning himself well to prevent Nagasawa advancing to mount.

Nagasawa seems to be working for a kimura but Ehrenholm defends the submission attempt.
Nagasawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ehrenholm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ehrenholm is defending against the submission attempts here by Nagasawa.
Ehrenholm is looking for a sweep. Nagasawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrenholm is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasawa wants to take a breather but Ehrenholm is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kano Nagasawa just wasn't active enough.
Nagasawa misses with a takedown attempt

and Ehrenholm counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ehrenholm stops Nagasawa from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Ehrenholm seems content to control.
Nagasawa is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus Ehrenholm wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nagasawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagasawa thuds a left hand into Ehrenholm's body.
Nagasawa with a poor takedown

and Ehrenholm counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nagasawa is breathing heavily.
Ehrenholm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Ehrenholm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagasawa is just riding it out for now. Ehrenholm eventually gives up the hold.
Ehrenholm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasawa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ehrenholm.
Nagasawa is looking to stand up but Ehrenholm isn't so interested in that idea.
Ehrenholm throws a big right hand that misses.
Ehrenholm with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrenholm controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nagasawa wants to stand and escape but Ehrenholm is having none of it.
Ehrenholm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Ehrenholm was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Ehrenholm gets a clinch.
Nagasawa wants to break free but Ehrenholm has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Ehrenholm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nagasawa connects with a solid leg kick.

Ehrenholm dives in and scores a takedown into Nagasawa's guard.
Nagasawa wants to stand up but Ehrenholm is controlling him.
Ehrenholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagasawa is retaining full guard.
Ehrenholm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ehrenholm wants to stand but Nagasawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ehrenholm is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasawa wants to stand up but Ehrenholm is controlling him.

Marcus Ehrenholm has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nagasawa throws a one two combo.
Nagasawa shoots in but Ehrenholm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ehrenholm throws a hook but Nagasawa avoids it easily.
Ehrenholm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagasawa misses with a takedown attempt

and Ehrenholm counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nagasawa!
Nagasawa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ehrenholm asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Nagasawa's face as Ehrenholm controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ehrenholm tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasawa wants to get back to his feet but Ehrenholm drags him back down.
Ehrenholm throws a strike aimed at the side of Nagasawa's head but Nagasawa avoids it well.
Nagasawa is trying to buck Ehrenholm off.

Ehrenholm is trying to get an arm triangle but Nagasawa is defending well.
Nagasawa is pushing Ehrenholm's head away, looking to escape. Ehrenholm manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrenholm tries to move to mount but Nagasawa blocks the move with his legs.
Nagasawa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ehrenholm is controlling him well.

Ehrenholm decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nagasawa to his feet.

Ehrenholm closes the distance and pushes Nagasawa back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasawa jumps guard but Ehrenholm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kano Nagasawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasawa wants to break the clinch but can't.

Ehrenholm breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Nagasawa with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Ehrenholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nagasawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasawa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nagasawa.
Kano Nagasawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nagasawa!
Ehrenholm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kano Nagasawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasawa lands a leg kick that knocks Ehrenholm off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Nagasawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ehrenholm darts in and clinches Nagasawa up against the cage.

Ehrenholm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nagasawa uses from the top position.

Ehrenholm kicks Nagasawa off and gets to his feet.

Ehrenholm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasawa wants to break free but Ehrenholm has control.
Nagasawa wants to break free but Ehrenholm has control.

Ehrenholm gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ehrenholm stops Nagasawa from getting back to his feet.
Nagasawa pushes Ehrenholm off but Ehrenholm dives into side control.

Ehrenholm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nagasawa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nagasawa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrenholm works to advance to full mount. Nagasawa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Ehrenholm stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasawa doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Ehrenholm pulls guard.
Nagasawa looking to sit in guard and control but Ehrenholm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ehrenholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrenholm prevents Nagasawa from getting back to his feet.
Ehrenholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcus Ehrenholm.
Nagasawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ehrenholm throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasawa moves out of range easily.
Kano Nagasawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagasawa scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ehrenholm circles away.
Nagasawa is looking to slow Ehrenholm down with leg kicks.
Ehrenholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasawa.
Kano Nagasawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagasawa feints and then cracks Ehrenholm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ehrenholm down.
Nagasawa misses with a body kick.
Marcus Ehrenholm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Ehrenholm shoots in and bounces Nagasawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Ehrenholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ehrenholm 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Ehrenholm!