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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Nakamura (ranked 3142 p4p, 3787 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (ranked 268 p4p, 314 weight class). Nakamura comes into the arena with Soldier of Fortune - Loudness blaring out of the sound system. Frank Reynolds has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hajime Nakamura's chin.
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hajime Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakamura was covering up waiting for the punch and Reynolds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reynolds has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PhoQus Island Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds has his hands on Nakamura's head, controlling the position.
Nakamura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura postures up.
Reynolds wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reynolds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reynolds keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura defending well as Reynolds loads up on a big left hand.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Reynolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Reynolds moves away
and Reynolds counters with a left to the body.
Nakamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Reynolds's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds working away.
Reynolds cracks Nakamura with a big elbow.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura parries the strikes from Reynolds easily there. Reynolds is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nakamura to escape.
Reynolds is working Nakamura over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nakamura takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakamura manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nakamura wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Nakamura is holding on to half guard well.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Nakamura feinted with a counter takedown.
Reynolds takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nakamura.
Reynolds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reynolds throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reynolds moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Reynolds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hajime Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reynolds takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frank Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reynolds tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Reynolds keeping hold of Nakamura's head, controlling as best he can.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakamura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakamura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds manages to get to full guard.
Reynolds is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Nakamura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nakamura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reynolds seems keen to control Nakamura's posture.
Nakamura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nakamura won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nakamura slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hajime Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reynolds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura looks to clinch
and Reynolds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Reynolds feints and as Nakamura raises his hands in defense, Reynolds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reynolds cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Nakamura pulls Reynolds in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is sitting in close to Nakamura's body. Nakamura has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reynolds is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reynolds is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nakamura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hajime Nakamura!
An out of breath Hajime Nakamura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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