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Event:
NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis backing away here, and Nakamura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nakamura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davis.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Nakamura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura looks winded!
A left lands for Davis.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Nakamura gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Davis forces Nakamura back against the cage and clinches.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#Nakamura is rocked!#T1##BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis feints with a jab and clips Nakamura right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Nakamura is sent crashing into the canvas and Davis leaps in for the kill! Nakamura tries to get to his feet but Davis is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Nakamura is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tre Davis!
Kazuo Nakamura was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the opportunity to fight!'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 53
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Ibraahim cracks Nakamura with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ibraahim has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nakamura to stand back up!#ROC2#Nakamura is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kazuo Nakamura has been cut.
Ibraahim cracks Nakamura with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nuur Ibraahim!
Kazuo Nakamura was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the opportunity to fight!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Bachopltn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Nakamura feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bachopltn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Bachopltn.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bachopltn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bachopltn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura won't allow Bachopltn to sweep him here.
Bachopltn managing to control the position.
Nakamura won't allow Bachopltn to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bachopltn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bachopltn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Bachopltn has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Bachopltn decides to pull guard. #T2#
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bachopltn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bachopltn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Bachopltn.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bachopltn striking off his back but it's not causing Nakamura any problems.
Bachopltn wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Nakamura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nakamura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bachopltn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakamura as he jumps to the side.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asrin Bachopltn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bachopltn misses with a takedown
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bachopltn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Nakamura clinches. #T4#
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nakamura is trying to break free.
Nakamura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Asrin Bachopltn has been cut.
Nakamura keeps control of Bachopltn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura avoiding damage as Bachopltn throws knees to the body.
Nakamura tries to stall but Bachopltn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Bachopltn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asrin Bachopltn's cut.
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.#R2#
Bachopltn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bachopltn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakamura as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Bachopltn rushes Nakamura and presses him up against the cage.
Nakamura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bachopltn takes a step back to recover.
Bachopltn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bachopltn somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asrin Bachopltn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazuo Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bachopltn shoots for a takedown but Nakamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asrin Bachopltn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura connects with a jab.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown.
Asrin Bachopltn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bachopltn shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bachopltn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nakamura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to clinch up.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bachopltn.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bachopltn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.#CL#
Bachopltn forces Nakamura back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bachopltn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nakamura uses from the top position.
Bachopltn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bachopltn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bachopltn tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Bachopltn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nakamura presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bachopltn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Bachopltn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nakamura tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura tries to control but Bachopltn wriggling away.
Nakamura breaks from Bachopltn's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Bachopltn is trying to escape the mount.
Bachopltn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bachopltn tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Nakamura has hold of Bachopltn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bachopltn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Nakamura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Asrin Bachopltn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Bachopltn's belly button to the back.
Bachopltn tries for a takedown but Nakamura circles away easily
and Nakamura counters with a left to the body.
Bachopltn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bachopltn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bachopltn motions for Nakamura to come forward. Bachopltn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nakamura throws a series of strikes that have Bachopltn backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bachopltn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.#T1#
Bachopltn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asrin Bachopltn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bachopltn misses with the combination.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Bachopltn.
Bachopltn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bachopltn throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Nakamura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nakamura kicks Bachopltn off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL#
Bachopltn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bachopltn jumps guard but Nakamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Bachopltn.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bachopltn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Bachopltn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakamura, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nakamura manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Nakamura is working an open guard so Bachopltn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Bachopltn rushes Nakamura and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Bachopltn drags the fight down to the ground.
Bachopltn has his hands on Nakamura's head, controlling the position.
Bachopltn keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Kazuo Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Bachopltn wants to get back to his feet but Nakamura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nakamura passes into half guard.
Bachopltn tries to kick Nakamura off but Nakamura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakamura 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Nakamura!
A very excited looking Kazuo Nakamura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Asrin Bachopltn was interviewed post fight and said 'HÄ°LE HÄ°LE OÇ'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Nakamura rushes Davies and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Davies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nakamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davies with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davies drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davies looking to throw knees to the head but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies tries to pull guard but Nakamura holds him up against the cage and eventually Davies drops back down to his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
#T1#
Davies tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakamura avoids the damage to the body.
Davies tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakamura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davies fails to pull guard.
Davies tries to land a knee to the head but Nakamura blocks with his arms.
Davies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Nakamura gets control of Davies's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nakamura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Davies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nakamura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakamura is pulling down on Davies's head to control his posture. #T2#
Davies wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Davies has an active guard here but Nakamura has managed to pass into half guard.
Davies wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.#T3#
Davies tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Davies has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Davies dodges it nicely.
Davies tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Davies is working hard here to advance position.
Davies taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.
Nakamura working over Davies with some ground and pound. Davies looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakamura moves nicely into side control. #T4#
Davies is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nakamura is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've been informed that Nakamura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Davies to control.
Nakamura prevents Davies from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Nakamura.
Nakamura controlling from mount.
Davies is just holding on here. Nakamura manages to take his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davies tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Nakamura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Nakamura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davies to the ground. Nakamura is now in Davies's guard.
Nakamura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura slips nicely into half guard.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura stops Davies from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Davies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakamura pulls his head out easily.
Nakamura not doing much here.
#T1##SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Davies is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Nakamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davies has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davies is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davies tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Nakamura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davies is trying to get back to full guard.
Davies gets full guard.
Kazuo Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Nakamura decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Davies, up you get!
Davies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a counter combo.
Nakamura scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Nakamura.#CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Davies back into the cage.
Nakamura avoiding damage as Davies throws knees to the body.
Davies is trying to break free.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davies trying to stall but Nakamura improves his position.
Davies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakamura.
#T4#
Nakamura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Davies up against the cage.
Davies trying to land knees to the body.
Davies tries to break free but Nakamura pushes him back against the cage.
Davies drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDavies.#CL2#
Davies tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davies is trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davies throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nakamura blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Davies throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Nakamura counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nakamura crunches a lovely knee into Davies's ribcage.
Davies trying to control the position but instead, Nakamura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davies into the cage.
Davies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakamura.
Davies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Davies avoids the damage to the body.
Davies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies stalling in the clinch but Nakamura improves position. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davies defends it well.#T1#
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Davies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davies throws a counter high kick but Nakamura was just alert enough to avoid it.
Davies throws a push kick but Nakamura slaps the foot to one side.
Nakamura throws a counter combo.
Tommy Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Davies.
A head kick misses from Davies.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Davies has been cut.
Davies misses with a body shot.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tommy Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Davies feints and then cracks Nakamura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakamura down.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Davies moves out of range.
Davies went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davies was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Davies misses with a head kick.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.#T3#
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Davies.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Davies tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Davies.
Nakamura cracks Davies with an open hand slap.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Davies has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Davies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakamura is defending well for now.
Nakamura landing knees to the head.
Kazuo Nakamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
A short left from Davies. #TD2#
Nakamura drags the fight down to the ground.
Davies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davies stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.#ES2#
Nakamura has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Davies has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakamura smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davies lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kazuo Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakamura is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Nakamura!
A relieved looking Kazuo Nakamura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Bhardwaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bhardwaj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bhardwaj slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Bhardwaj feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bhardwaj feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhardwaj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bhardwaj somewhat.#T1##TD#
Bhardwaj bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bhardwaj wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nakamura, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bhardwaj is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakamura throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T2#
Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Bhardwaj keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bhardwaj working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bhardwaj creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nakamura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Bhardwaj thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bhardwaj goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nakamura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bhardwaj but great work by Nakamura.#T3#
Bhardwaj gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bhardwaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bhardwaj wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
#SU2#
Nakamura decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Bhardwaj moves out of range easily.
Bhardwaj darts in looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets double underhooks and turns Bhardwaj into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaryan Bhardwaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bhardwaj.
#TD2#
Nakamura looking to score a takedown here. Bhardwaj is defending well but Nakamura drives through and ends up in Bhardwaj's guard.
Nakamura advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Nakamura wants to work for an arm triangle but Bhardwaj is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nakamura looks winded!
Bhardwaj works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Bhardwaj is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bhardwaj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Nakamura dominated that 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.#R2#
Nakamura slaps away a takedown attempt from Bhardwaj, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Bhardwaj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakamura as he avoids it easily.
Bhardwaj shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bhardwaj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaryan Bhardwaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura fakes the leg kick and cracks Bhardwaj in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Bhardwaj shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Bhardwaj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Bhardwaj fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bhardwaj tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakamura defends well and Bhardwaj ends up having to push Nakamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bhardwaj is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Aaryan Bhardwaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bhardwaj blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Bhardwaj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakamura as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bhardwaj napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bhardwaj explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Bhardwaj closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakamura circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Nakamura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bhardwaj.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhardwaj.
Kazuo Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Bhardwaj dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
#T4##TD#
Bhardwaj feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Bhardwaj from controlling successfully.
Nakamura controls Bhardwaj momentarily but Bhardwaj frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhardwaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bhardwaj tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakamura.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakamura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bhardwaj has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bhardwaj and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bhardwaj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhardwaj slips a straight right by Nakamura.#CL2#
Nakamura clinches. #T1#
Bhardwaj tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaryan Bhardwaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Bhardwaj goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamura prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Nakamura gets control of Bhardwaj's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nakamura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bhardwaj wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
Nakamura throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Bhardwaj drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakamura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakamura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakamura! #REVB#
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bhardwaj keeps working.
Kazuo Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Bhardwaj is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position but Bhardwaj is working away.
Bhardwaj looks to move to half guard but instead Nakamura has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Nakamura trying to control but Bhardwaj is having none of it.
Nakamura sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bhardwaj tries to reverse the position but Nakamura maintains control.
Bhardwaj is working hard here to advance position.
Nakamura manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bhardwaj to take his back!
Bhardwaj is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Will Nakamura go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bhardwaj is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nakamura wants to control but Bhardwaj is keeping busy.
Aaryan Bhardwaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Bhardwaj's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Bhardwaj do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bhardwaj tries to escape the position.
Kazuo Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakamura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Nakamura!
A very excited looking Kazuo Nakamura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Aaryan Bhardwaj was interviewed post fight and said 'will be back better'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakamura dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Nakamura's head and hops out.
Nakamura leaves Li with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Li avoids it.
It looked like Li wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakamura leaves Li with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tian Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Li closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Nakamura against the cage but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura wants to counter the offense by Li and move into the clinch position.
Nakamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakamura lands a head kick!
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Li drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakamura controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully. #T3#
Li stays in close to Nakamura's body and controls the position.
Li works over Nakamura with some ground and pound from guard.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura looking to control.
Nakamura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li postures up.
Nakamura looks winded!
Li trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that Nakamura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Li is pulling down on Nakamura's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakamura, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li has a closed guard, preventing Nakamura from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tian Li dominated that round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Li.
Nakamura sneaks out the side door and pushes Li away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Li shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamura is trying to defend but Li finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tian Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura is not content to let Li control the position.
Li slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Li sits in half guard.
Nakamura is trying to stand up here but Li is controlling him well.
Li stalling away here and it's allowed Nakamura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
Li throws a strike but Nakamura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura wants to stand but Li has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Li working a defensive guard here.
Nakamura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Li is proving hard to escape from.
Li trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Li is pulling down on Nakamura's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakamura, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tian Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuo Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
Li tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakamura defends well and Li ends up having to push Nakamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tian Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li trying to control the position but instead, Nakamura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Li into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Nakamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Nakamura. No joy for Li on that attempt.
Li goes for a double leg but Nakamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakamura continues to drive forward.
Nakamura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakamura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nakamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Tian Li has been cut.#T2##BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Nakamura. #TD#
Li feints and as Nakamura raises his hands in defense, Li changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Li is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Nakamura blocks nicely.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li works over Nakamura with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Li is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Li distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li works over Nakamura with some ground and pound from guard.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Li's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tian Li.
I think Li 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tian Li!
An out of breath Tian Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kazuo Nakamura was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the opportunity to fight!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Jass blocks a jab.#CL#
Nakamura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
Jass drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakamura prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Nakamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jass pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakamura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jass changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kazuo Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jass.#T1#
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Jass.
As Jass looks to move away, Nakamura throws a big counter combo but Jass just gets out of the way.#CL#
Nakamura clinches.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Jass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Jass closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jass.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Jass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jass just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNakamura.#T2#
Jass tries for a takedown but Nakamura circles away easily#CL#
and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakamura.
Jass tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakamura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jass's efforts to push away.
Jass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakamura smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Jass clinches.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Jass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Jass is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakamura as Jass tries to tie him up.
Jass is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Jass avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Nakamura to work.
Jass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jass is trying to pull guard but Nakamura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura'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.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jass drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jass shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Nakamura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Jass moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Jass moves into range and clinches up with Nakamura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Nakamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Jass pushes Nakamura up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Jass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakamura dives in for a single leg takedown but Jass sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jass has had enough of the clinch but Nakamura keeps him there for the moment.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jass can do to turn this around?
Jass drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Jass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Jass with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Nakamura swings for the body but Jass moves out of range.
Jass feints a counter leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nakamura. Jass shrugs it off though.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakamura throws a hook but Jass blocks it.
Jass 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.
Jass will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jass.
Kazuo Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jass.
Nakamura checks the leg kick.
Jass fails with the takedown
enabling Nakamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Jass is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Jass.
Jass takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jass's waist but Jass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
Nakamura slaps away a takedown attempt from Jass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jass doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jass drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Jass slips the punch.
Nakamura scores with a jab. Jass acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Jass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakamura.
Kazuo Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Jass gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Jass breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a nice body kick.
Jass throws a one two combo.
Nakamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jass dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Jass clinches.
Jass fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Nakamura drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4##SUB#
Nakamura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jass defends it easily.
Jass 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.
Jass won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nakamura stands up from Jass's guard - Nakamura perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kazuo Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Jass does no damage.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Jass avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Nakamura dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nakamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Jass closes the distance and clinches.
Jass fails to pull guard.
Nakamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Kazuo Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jass.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jass drives through and clinches with Nakamura against the cage.
Jass trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Nakamura is stalling here.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jass is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakamura has double underhooks.
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jass avoids it.
Jass jumps guard but Nakamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jass as he jumps to the side. #T2##TD2#
Jass scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nakamura manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jass keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jass changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jass 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.
Jass misses with a head kick.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Jass is just out of range.#T3#
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Jass with that takedown attempt.
Jass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target. #CL2#
Jass clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Kazuo Nakamura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nakamura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
#BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Jass.
Jass dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hugh Jass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazuo Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakamura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Nakamura!
Our winner, Kazuo Nakamura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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