PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kojura Nakagawa (ranked 2383 p4p, 290 weight class) and Ilpo Pallero (ranked 2838 p4p, 340 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Nakagawa
vs
Pallero

183 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Kore Fight Nutrition

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kojura Nakagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilpo Pallero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa swings widly with a right hand

and Pallero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Nakagawa punching from the bottom.
Pallero controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa missing with punches from the bottom.

Pallero is looking for a kimura but Nakagawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pallero to get the leverage.
Pallero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pallero prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pallero tries to pass to full mount but Nakagawa defends it.
Nakagawa is looking for a sweep. Pallero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pallero is working away from the top position though.
Nakagawa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Pallero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Pallero is looking for a kimura but Nakagawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pallero to get the leverage.
Nakagawa tries to roll over but Pallero keeps him under control.
Pallero is looking to advance position but Nakagawa won't allow it.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
Pallero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nakagawa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nakagawa tries to get to full guard but Pallero has control of the leg.
Nakagawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakagawa tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pallero is working for a submission of some sort.
Nakagawa wants to improve his position but Pallero is controlling well.
Nakagawa landing rabbit punches to the side of Pallero's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Nakagawa has hold of Pallero's hands but Pallero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pallero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Pallero is looking for a kimura here.
Nakagawa wants to improve his position but Pallero is controlling well.
Pallero wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallero content to control rather than advance.
Nakagawa wants to control but Pallero is keeping busy.
Pallero wants to take a breather but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nakagawa wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa missing with punches from the bottom.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Pallero is nestled in close to Nakagawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pallero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nakagawa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nakagawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pallero on the ground.
Pallero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pallero blocks the strikes from Nakagawa.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pallero in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallero blocks the strikes from Nakagawa.
Pallero prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
Nakagawa is working hard here to advance position.

Pallero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Pallero not doing much here.
Nakagawa tries to get to full guard but Pallero has control of the leg.
Pallero trying to control from half guard but Nakagawa is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pallero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Pallero has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilpo Pallero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nakagawa misses with a wild combination.
Nakagawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Pallero off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Ilpo Pallero has been cut.
Nakagawa gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Pallero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
My spies in whitey's gym inform me that Pallero has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pallero stalling.
Pallero lands strikes from half guard.
Pallero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pallero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pallero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallero prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
Pallero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakagawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakagawa misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Pallero is looking for a kimura but Nakagawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pallero to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Pallero there.
Pallero is thwarting Nakagawa's attempts to control the position.
Pallero slows the pace down in half guard.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pallero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa is trying to maintain the position but Pallero is very close to passing his half guard.
Pallero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakagawa is not content to let Pallero control the position.
Nakagawa tries to roll over but Pallero keeps him under control.
Pallero lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakagawa tries to get to full guard but Pallero has control of the leg.
Pallero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pallero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pallero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa tries to roll over but Pallero keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pallero in particular looking to stall.
Nakagawa tries to roll over but Pallero keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallero controlling the action here.
Nakagawa wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pallero is keen to just control but Nakagawa is a slippery customer.
Pallero controlling the pace.
Pallero prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
Pallero blocks the strikes from Nakagawa.
Pallero controlling the action here.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pallero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
Pallero working over Nakagawa with some ground and pound. Nakagawa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakagawa punching from the bottom.
Pallero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Pallero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pallero wants to take a breather but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilpo Pallero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ilpo Pallero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nakagawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Nakagawa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pallero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakagawa is in Pallero's guard.
Nakagawa stands up over Pallero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakagawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Nakagawa is posturing up here but Pallero has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nakagawa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nakagawa has to tap! Slick submission there by Pallero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilpo Pallero!