PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 1443 p4p, 1436 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 215 p4p, 214 weight class). Seiryu Machida will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Nakamura
vs
Machida

168 cm
31
186
15 - 14 - 0

192 cm
38
187
28 - 15 - 4

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura scores with a hook.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida is looking to chop away at Nakamura's legs.
Nakamura 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.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Machida throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Nakamura saw it coming and moves away.
Machida stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Machida.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Nakamura down.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there

so Nakamura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura works over Machida with some ground and pound from guard.

Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura cracks Machida with a solid left hand.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.

Machida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.

Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gurizuri Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Machida jabs Nakamura right on the nose. Nakamura blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the head.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Machida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Machida has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nakamura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Nakamura's knee but Nakamura avoids it well.
Nakamura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakamura checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Machida 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.
Machida throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the head.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands some shots froms side control.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Nakamura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nakamura is chipping away with strikes.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
Check out the look on Nakamura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakamura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Nakamura seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Machida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Machida has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machida wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Nakamura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nakamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Machida to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Machida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Machida catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Nakamura cracks Machida with a good jab.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Nakamura takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Machida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
A jab lands there for Machida.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Machida is looking to chop away at Nakamura's legs.
Nakamura tries to counter with a takedown but Machida is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Machida sizes up Nakamura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Nakamura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machida jabs Nakamura right on the nose. Nakamura blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura slips a jab from Machida.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida slips a jab from Nakamura.

Nakamura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machida quickly recovers to half guard.
Nakamura is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Machida dodges it nicely.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Machida is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Nakamura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Machida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seiryu Machida.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!