PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaisuke Nakasone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakasone has chosen Limp Bizkit- Break stuff as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McLeod
vs
Nakasone

190 cm
19
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam McLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaisuke Nakasone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nakasone.

Nakasone drives through and clinches with McLeod against the cage.
Nakasone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Nakasone's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nakasone tries to land a knee to the head but McLeod blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nakasone throws an elbow but misses.
Nakasone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLeod fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Nakasone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Nakasone closes the distance and clinches.

Nakasone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McLeod is trying to keep an underhook but Nakasone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McLeod is looking for a sweep. Nakasone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

McLeod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!

McLeod is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakasone pulls his head out easily.

Nakasone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McLeod defends it well.
Nakasone trying to mount his opponent but McLeod defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakasone trying to control from half guard but McLeod is working away.
Well, if Nakasone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Nakasone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nakasone wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLeod keeps working.
McLeod moves into full guard.

McLeod looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakasone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McLeod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakasone defends it easily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLeod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakasone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakasone trying to control the position from guard on top but McLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakasone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLeod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McLeod manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLeod prevents Nakasone from getting the reversal.

McLeod goes for an armbar but Nakasone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nakasone.

McLeod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakasone defends it easily.
McLeod is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakasone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakasone passes McLeod's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakasone is pressing down on McLeod's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLeod is holding on for now.
Nakasone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McLeod!

McLeod defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nakasone.
McLeod is looking to improve his position but Nakasone isn't that keen on the idea.

Nakasone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakasone is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McLeod is in real trouble.
Nakasone has the hooks in. McLeod is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

McLeod fending off the submission attempt from Nakasone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nakasone is persistently looking for the submission but McLeod is defending it well.

Nakasone is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLeod tries to roll but Nakasone sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaisuke Nakasone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nakasone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

McLeod got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakasone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLeod has managed to get both his arms back between Nakasone's legs - danger averted.
McLeod wants to pass the guard but Nakasone is keeping the position.

Nakasone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McLeod is aware though and is defending well.
Nakasone trying to keep a closed guard but McLeod is proving a slippery customer.

Nakasone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLeod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McLeod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakasone is keeping the position for now.
Nakasone trying to control the position.
McLeod advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McLeod is working for a submission of some sort.

Nakasone actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nakasone actively working from the bottom here.
Nakasone is breathing heavily.

McLeod is looking for a kimura but Nakasone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McLeod to get the leverage.

McLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Nakasone defends the submission attempt.

Nakasone is defending against the submission attempts here by McLeod.

McLeod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakasone is just riding it out for now. McLeod eventually gives up the hold.
Nakasone gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nakasone has his foot on McLeod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLeod works his way back into a safe position though.

Nakasone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nakasone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McLeod drops back looking for a leg! Nakasone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakasone manages to kick McLeod off! McLeod jumps back into Nakasone's guard.
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!
McLeod passes Nakasone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

McLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Nakasone defends the submission attempt.
McLeod moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakasone tries to improve position but can't.
Nakasone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

McLeod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakasone is just riding it out for now. McLeod eventually gives up the hold.
Kaisuke Nakasone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakasone tries to get to full guard but McLeod has control of the leg.

McLeod is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakasone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakasone works his way to full guard. Good work.
McLeod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakasone is keeping the position for now.

Nakasone has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McLeod doesn't defend quickly enough and Nakasone has managed to lock this one up! Can McLeod escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nakasone on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaisuke Nakasone!
A less than humble Kaisuke Nakasone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.