PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kent Guerrero (ranked 24725 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keisuke Nazukawa (ranked 5780 p4p, 0 weight class). Keisuke Nazukawa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Guerrero
vs
Nazukawa

158 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kent Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keisuke Nazukawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazukawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guerrero shoots in looking for a takedown. Nazukawa tries to sprawl out of it but Guerrero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nazukawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nazukawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerrero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nazukawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guerrero is fending him off so far but Nazukawa persists. Nope, Guerrero circles away and we're back to standing.
Kent Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Nazukawa.
Guerrero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Nazukawa scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Kent Guerrero has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Guerrero as Nazukawa shoots in.
Nazukawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guerrero defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazukawa shoots and misses
and Guerrero counters with a series of strikes. Nazukawa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nazukawa fails with the takedown
and Guerrero counters with a stiff right hand.
Guerrero fails to land the takedown.
Nazukawa shoots in but Guerrero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazukawa looks winded!

Guerrero drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero is in close to Nazukawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guerrero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nazukawa has his foot on Guerrero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guerrero works his way back into a safe position though.
Guerrero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guerrero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guerrero seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nazukawa for as long as he can get away with.
Guerrero wants to pass the guard but Nazukawa is keeping the position.
Guerrero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guerrero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nazukawa is trying to control the position but Guerrero postures up.
Guerrero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Guerrero controlling from the top position.
Guerrero lands a couple of digs.
Guerrero stays in close to Nazukawa's body and controls the position.
Guerrero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guerrero connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guerrero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guerrero stays in close to Nazukawa's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Nazukawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guerrero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Nazukawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nazukawa as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nazukawa closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kent Guerrero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kent Guerrero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The crowd cheers as Nazukawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guerrero doesn't seem phased though.
Nazukawa is looking to clinch.

Guerrero gets a takedown into half guard.

Nazukawa kicks off Guerrero and gets to his feet.
Kent Guerrero is winning the standup battle so far.
Guerrero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nazukawa.

Nazukawa gets caught flat footed, as Guerrero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazukawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nazukawa being controlled here, momentarily.
Nazukawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guerrero 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guerrero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guerrero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guerrero passes Nazukawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guerrero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guerrero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kent Guerrero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guerrero tries to pass to full mount but Nazukawa defends it.

Guerrero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guerrero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Guerrero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nazukawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guerrero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Guerrero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazukawa can do to turn this around?

Guerrero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazukawa trying to hold on to Guerrero's head to control him but Guerrero postures up.
Nazukawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nazukawa is breathing heavily.
Guerrero trying to control the pace.
Guerrero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guerrero content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guerrero has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Guerrero with that takedown attempt.
Nazukawa shoots and misses
and Guerrero counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nazukawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nazukawa shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Guerrero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kent Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Nazukawa.
Guerrero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Nazukawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Guerrero pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kent Guerrero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kent Guerrero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nazukawa closes the distance and pushes Guerrero back into the cage.
Guerrero wants to get back to striking at distance but Nazukawa won't allow it.
Nazukawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nazukawa has Guerrero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guerrero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guerrero has Nazukawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nazukawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Guerrero pulls guard effortlessly.
Nazukawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazukawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guerrero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazukawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazukawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazukawa wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.
Guerrero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero pulls Nazukawa in close to prevent any damage.
Guerrero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Nazukawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazukawa tries to clinch but Guerrero moves out of range.
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazukawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nazukawa misses with a takedown attempt
and Guerrero counters with a stiff right hand.
Kent Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Nazukawa.
Nazukawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazukawa wants to clinch up but Guerrero keeps it at a distance.
Nazukawa misses with a takedown attempt - Guerrero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guerrero goes for a double leg but Nazukawa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nazukawa continues to drive forward.
Guerrero stuffs the takedown attempt from Nazukawa. Nazukawa gets slowly back to his feet.

Guerrero dives in and scores a takedown into Nazukawa's guard.
Guerrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guerrero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Guerrero 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero continues to stall.
Guerrero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nazukawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guerrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Guerrero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nazukawa sprawls well initially but Guerrero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guerrero slips a nice elbow through Nazukawa's hands, connecting with Nazukawa's forehead.
Guerrero controlling the action here.
Guerrero is nestled in close to Nazukawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Guerrero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nazukawa sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Guerrero is working for a kimura but Nazukawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Keisuke Nazukawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kent Guerrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guerrero slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guerrero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Guerrero!