PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Junitzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takahiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junitzu comes to the cage accompanied by Tarantula by Pendulum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Junitzu
vs
Nakamura

200 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Junitzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takahiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takahiro Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura tries to clinch up.
Junitzu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Junitzu misses.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Nakamura with that takedown attempt.
Thiago Junitzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takahiro Nakamura.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakamura.
Junitzu defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junitzu pinned against the cage. Junitzu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakamura looks gassed!
Junitzu leaves Nakamura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Junitzu closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junitzu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junitzu is fending him off so far but Nakamura persists. Nope, Junitzu circles away and we're back to standing.

Junitzu clinches up against the cage.
Junitzu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Junitzu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses

and Junitzu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Junitzu holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakamura drops back down to his feet.
Junitzu wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junitzu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakamura is trying to force a seperation but Junitzu has the dominant position.
Junitzu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Junitzu looking for a takedown.
Junitzu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Junitzu blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has had enough of the clinch but Junitzu keeps him there for the moment.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Junitzu won't allow it.
Junitzu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakamura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakamura tries to work over Junitzu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junitzu prevents Nakamura from breaking the clinch.
Nakamura can't get the takedown.
Nakamura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakamura fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Junitzu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakamura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Junitzu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Junitzu has Nakamura pressed against the cage, preventing Nakamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamura goes for a takedown attempt but Junitzu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Junitzu's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Junitzu 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.

Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt

and Junitzu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Junitzu.
Nakamura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakamura jumps guard but Junitzu stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thiago Junitzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takahiro Nakamura.
Nakamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junitzu.
Junitzu wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Junitzu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nakamura fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junitzu blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura tries to break free but Junitzu pushes him back against the cage.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Junitzu 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.
Thiago Junitzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junitzu.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junitzu is fending him off so far but Nakamura persists. Nope, Junitzu circles away and we're back to standing.
Junitzu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nakamura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Junitzu is out of range.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Junitzu sprawls well.
Nakamura swings for the body but Junitzu moves out of range.
Nakamura tries to clinch up but Junitzu circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two 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.
Nakamura throws a right hand that Junitzu ducks under and follows up with a left that Junitzu also avoids with ease.

Junitzu clinches up with Nakamura and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Junitzu's takedown attempt.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Junitzu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Junitzu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamura prevents it.
Nakamura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Nakamura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Junitzu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakamura is trying to drag Junitzu to the mat but Junitzu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Junitzu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Junitzu won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Junitzu's takedown attempt.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Junitzu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Junitzu.
Nakamura working hard to break the clinch.
Junitzu prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Junitzu is pressed up against the cage. Nakamura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Junitzu down to the mat. Junitzu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Junitzu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Junitzu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakamura.
Junitzu blocks the body kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junitzu defends it nicely.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Junitzu sprawls well.
Thiago Junitzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takahiro Nakamura.

Junitzu rushes Nakamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Junitzu looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junitzu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakamura fails to pull guard.
Junitzu blocking some punches.
Nakamura stops a takedown attempt from Junitzu.
Junitzu can't get the takedown.
Nakamura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Junitzu smiles and moves away.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Junitzu moves out of range.
Nakamura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Junitzu is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good work by Junitzu as he checks the leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Junitzu's leg but Junitzu calmly moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Junitzu sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Junitzu takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nakamura as the two fighters clinch.
Junitzu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakamura wants to break free but Junitzu has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamura jumps guard but Junitzu stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Junitzu has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakamura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Junitzu holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakamura drops back down to his feet.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Junitzu holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakamura drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Junitzu decides to pull guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Junitzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junitzu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Junitzu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junitzu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Junitzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Junitzu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Junitzu 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Junitzu!