PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Nakajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nakajima
vs
Dux

176 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 Tokyo, Hiroki Nakajima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakajima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakajima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakajima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakajima scores with a nice right hand.
Dux throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Hiroki Nakajima has been cut.
Nakajima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hiroki Nakajima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakajima defends it nicely.
Dux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Nakajima misses.

Dux lands a big head kick that sends Nakajima tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Nakajima back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Nakajima is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux misses with the combination.
Oh Nakajima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakajima is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Nakajima circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakajima seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakajima misses with a low kick.
Dux slips a straight right by Nakajima.
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Dux lands a big head kick that sends Nakajima tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Nakajima back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A combination from Dux does no damage.
Nakajima scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakajima lands with a nice combination. Dux backs away looking to recover.
Nakajima scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nakajima.
Dux moves out of range of the body kick.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Dux does no damage.
Nakajima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hiroki Nakajima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakajima displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Nakajima. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Hiroki Nakajima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakajima pinned against the cage. Nakajima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dux looks gassed!
Nakajima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dux walks into a straight right hand from Nakajima.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakajima to score with a decent uppercut.
Dux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakajima scores with a decent looking hook.
Nakajima cracks the inside of Dux's front leg.
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!
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakajima tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakajima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dux avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima lands a jab-cross combination.
Nakajima's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nakajima duly obliges.
Nakajima is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dux takes one to the side of the head.
Nakajima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux throws a right hand that Nakajima ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakajima also avoids with ease.
Dux tries to clinch but Nakajima moves away
and Nakajima counters with a big head kick but Dux shrugs it off.
Nakajima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakajima lands a jab to the nose.
Nakajima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Nakajima.
Dux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a straight right hand.
Nakajima connects with a looping right hand.
Nakajima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dux blocks the body kick.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakajima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nakajima is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dux.
Dux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakajima thuds his right hand into Dux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux checks the leg kick.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakajima throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Dux tries to clinch but Nakajima is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Nakajima. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Nakajima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakajima. That's going to slow Dux down.
Nakajima thuds a left hand into Dux's body.
Nakajima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nakajima throws a one two combo.
Nakajima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakajima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dux has time to react.
Nakajima connects with a high kick.
Nakajima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakajima but Nakajima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by Nakajima.
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!
Nakajima closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dux has time to react.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Nakajima counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Nakajima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakajima tries to bum rush Dux with a series of wild strikes but Dux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dux missing with a left hand there. Nakajima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakajima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakajima throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dux swinging wildly here.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Nakajima shows good takedown defense.
Dux blocks a head kick by Nakajima.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakajima falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakajima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Nakajima dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A decent looking cross lands there for Nakajima.
Nakajima moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiroki Nakajima is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakajima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Nakajima scores with a leg kick.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a nice uppercut.
Dux throws a series of punches but Nakajima avoids them all with ease.
Dux tries to move into range but Nakajima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakajima looks to land a combination but Dux avoids it well.
Nakajima lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dux tries for a takedown but Nakajima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakajima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakajima looks to land a combination but Dux avoids it well.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Nakajima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dux avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakajima jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakajima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nakajima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Hiroki Nakajima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Nakajima shows good takedown defense.
Nakajima lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakajima lands a two punch combo.
Nakajima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakajima moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakajima lands with a hook. Dux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakajima connects with a jab.
Nakajima lands an overhand right.
Dux takes one to the side of the head.
Nakajima throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakajima dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Nakajima throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Nakajima cracks Dux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakajima throws a series of punches but Dux avoids them all with ease.
Hiroki Nakajima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakajima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux misses with the combination.
Nakajima takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Hiroki Nakajima's cut is getting worse.
Dux blocks a head kick by Nakajima.
Nakajima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dux jabs Nakajima right on the nose. Nakajima blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakajima slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Nakajima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakajima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Nakajima does it's job there.
Nakajima scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.
Nakajima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Dux walks into a jab.
Dux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dux there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Nakajima does no damage.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakajima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab by Nakajima.
A cross from Nakajima lands.
Dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakajima.
Dux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakajima circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakajima throws a leg kick
and Dux counters with a three punch combo that has Nakajima backing up. Nakajima nods at Dux to acknowledge the strikes.
Dux dodges the punch combination from Nakajima.
Nakajima scores with a sloppy right hand. Dux should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Dux blocks the leg kick.
Dux throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dux thinking.
Dux checks the leg kick.
Dux dives in and grabs Nakajima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakajima pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
Dux drops his hands momentarily and Nakajima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakajima punishes Dux's body with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Dux.
Nakajima lands a jab-cross combination.
Dux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Nakajima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakajima.
Dux checks the leg kick.
Nakajima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakajima stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakajima scores with a jab to the head.
Nakajima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dux walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Nakajima dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nakajima misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
Nakajima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakajima scores with a nice head shot.
Nakajima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakajima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakajima throws a wild body kick that Dux sees coming a mile off.
Nakajima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Dux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nakajima gets full guard.

Dux is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nakajima is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nakajima has escaped and now he's on top!
Dux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakajima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux is looking to stand back up but Nakajima counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dux.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nakajima escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakajima.
Nakajima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakajima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Nakajima shows good takedown defense.
Nakajima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakajima avoids the head kick by Dux.
Nakajima lands the left hand.
Nakajima tries to work over Dux's front leg with a kick but Dux checks it.
Dux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakajima cracks Dux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Hiroki Nakajima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nakajima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakajima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dux checks it well.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakajima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Nakajima.
Nakajima throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakajima works over Dux's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakajima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and Nakajima settles back down.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakajima circles away.
Dux swinging wildly here.
Nakajima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakajima tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakajima scores with a jab to the head.
Nakajima throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakajima throws out the jab.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakajima throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dux.
Nakajima scores with the left hand. Dux knows he should have avoided that one.
Dux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakajima connects with a single shot there.
Nakajima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dux fails to land the takedown.
Nakajima misses with a combination
and Dux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nakajima is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nakajima.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Nakajima is predictable there
and Dux counters with a series of strikes. Nakajima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hiroki Nakajima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Dux walks into a straight right hand from Nakajima.
Nakajima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakajima digs a good hook to Dux's body.
Nakajima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakajima swinging wildly here.
Nakajima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dux works over Nakajima's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakajima scores with a nice head shot.
Nakajima lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Nakajima throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Nakajima.
Nakajima throws a leg kick but Dux moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Nakajima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakajima 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Nakajima!