PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peewee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroki Nakajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiroki Nakajima has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peewee Herman's chin.

Herman
vs
Nakajima

176 cm
24
163 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peewee Herman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiroki Nakajima!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakajima throws a chopping leg kick but Herman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by Herman as he checks the leg kick.
Herman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakajima.
Nakajima misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Herman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
Jab from Herman.
Nakajima throws a leg kick
and Herman counters with an outside leg kick.
Nakajima misses with a double jab
and Herman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Nakajima misses
and Herman counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakajima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman looks to land a combination but Nakajima avoids it well.
Nakajima throws a leg kick
and Herman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakajima's knee momentarily.
Nakajima throws a head kick that misses
and Herman counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Herman.
Nakajima scores with a nice strike.
Herman slips a jab from Nakajima.
Nakajima misses with a leg kick
and Herman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hiroki Nakajima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakajima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakajima throws a series of strikes that have Herman backpedaling.
Nakajima throws a head kick that misses
and Herman counters with a low kick, right behind Nakajima 's knee.
Nakajima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Herman finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakajima's head.
A right-left combo lands from Nakajima.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakajima. Herman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herman slips under a jab.
A low kick from Nakajima misses
and Herman counters with a good low kick that Nakajima was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakajima throws a lazy body kick
letting Herman counter with a right hand.
Herman scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakajima should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakajima misses the target.
Herman misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Herman. That snapped Nakajima's head back.
Herman scores with a jab.
Herman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakajima throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Herman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Herman.
Nakajima throws out a loose jab but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman fails with the takedown.
Nakajima throws a combination that misses
and Herman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakajima misses with a combination
and Herman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakajima looks gassed!
Nakajima tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakajima misses with a looping left.
Herman lands with a nice combination. Nakajima backs away looking to recover.
Nakajima throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Herman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Herman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nakajima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Herman slips a jab from Nakajima.
A good leg kick by Herman.
Herman works Nakajima's body with a nice hook.
Herman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakajima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herman with a jab.
Nakajima throws a head kick but Herman moves out of range.
Good shot there by Herman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peewee Herman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nakajima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Herman. Herman obviously looking to wear him down.
Herman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakajima.
Herman connects with the punch.
Herman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakajima's sensitive parts.
Herman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakajima misses with a body punch
and Herman counters with a nice leg kick.
Nakajima throws a sloppy head kick
and Herman counters with a body kick.
Herman catches Nakajima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Herman cracks the inside of Nakajima's front leg.
Nakajima misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Herman.
Nakajima is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herman thumps Nakajima with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nakajima might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Herman has got the better of the exchanges.
Nakajima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakajima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Herman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Herman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakajima. Nakajima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Nakajima is predictable there
and Herman counters with a nice body kick.
Herman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herman thuds his right hand into Nakajima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Herman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakajima's sensitive parts.
Hiroki Nakajima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herman lands with a straight right. Nakajima didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Herman.
Nakajima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Herman lands with a kick to the temple. Nakajima shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Hiroki Nakajima has been cut.
Herman throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Herman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakajima doesn't seem phased though.
Nakajima misses with a double jab
and Herman counters with a stiff right hand.
Peewee Herman is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nakajima misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Nakajima misses
and Herman counters with a good low kick that Nakajima was not able to check.
Nakajima takes one on the button.
Herman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakajima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Herman finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakajima's head.
Nakajima gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nakajima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Herman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Herman scores with a jab. Nakajima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Herman clobbers Nakajima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima throws a shot from downtown. Herman moves away and avoids it.
Herman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakajima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Herman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakajima throws a leg kick
and Herman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Herman tests Nakajima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Herman throws a sloppy head kick and Nakajima moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakajima takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Nakajima misses
and Herman counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peewee Herman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiroki Nakajima's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Herman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nakajima takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nakajima takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nakajima thows a leg kick but Herman checks it
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herman blocks a head kick by Nakajima.
A low kick from Nakajima is predictable there
and Herman counters with a nice leg kick.
Herman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakajima misses with a leg kick
and Herman counters with a nice body shot.
Herman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Herman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakajima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Nakajima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Herman scores with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Herman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Herman.
Herman lands with a right hand.
Herman blocks a jab.
Herman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakajima's calf.
Herman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakajima looks to throw the jab but Herman is out of range.
Herman cracks Nakajima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Herman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakajima.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nakajima.
Nakajima throws a leg kick
enabling Herman to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakajima loads up on a big right hand but Herman slips the punch.
Nakajima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Nakajima.
Nakajima tries a head kick but it misses.
Herman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from Nakajima.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima throws a leg kick
and Herman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakajima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakajima throws a lazy head kick
and Herman counters with a nice leg kick.
Nakajima throws a series of punches but Herman avoids them all with ease.
Herman cracks the inside of Nakajima's front leg.
Herman digs a good hook to Nakajima's body.
Herman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Herman thumps Nakajima with a low kick.
Nakajima misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Herman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman connects with a single shot there.
Herman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakajima can do to turn this around?
A punch lands to the side of Nakajima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Herman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakajima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herman.
Herman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakajima.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakajima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Herman. Herman obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peewee Herman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroki Nakajima's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nakajima throws a leg kick
and Herman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakajima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herman.
A lazy body kick from Nakajima
and Herman counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Herman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nakajima throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herman counters with an inside leg kick.
Nakajima walks into a jab.
Herman slips a jab from Nakajima.
Nakajima is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakajima thows a leg kick but Herman checks it
and Herman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakajima throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herman counters with a low kick, right behind Nakajima 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Herman.
Herman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Herman moves out of range of the body kick.
Good exchange - Herman coming out on top.
Herman feints and then cracks Nakajima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakajima down.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Herman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakajima's hands.
Nakajima throws a jab but it's blocked by Herman.
Nakajima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.
The fighters circling - Nakajima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakajima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Herman.
Nakajima misses with a double jab
and Herman counters with a solid body kick.
Herman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Herman. That snapped Nakajima's head back.
Herman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman keeps Nakajima at a distance using the push kick.
Herman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Herman with a nice cross.
Herman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Herman lands with a kick to the temple. Nakajima shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakajima tries to move into range but Herman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakajima tries to land a body kick
and Herman counters with a stiff right hand.
Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Herman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nakajima misses with a double jab
and Herman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakajima's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman is looking to slow Nakajima down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Nakajima misses
and Herman counters with an outside leg kick.
Herman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Herman cracks Nakajima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Herman throws a head kick that misses.
Nakajima tries to land a body kick
enabling Herman to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Herman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakajima has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Herman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from Nakajima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peewee Herman had his way with Hiroki Nakajima in that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroki Nakajima's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Nakajima throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herman counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Nakajima
and Herman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nakajima is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nakajima throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakajima throws a hook but Herman avoids it easily.
Nakajima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nakajima throws a good cross that connects.
Herman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakajima's hands.
Herman defending well as Nakajima loads up on a big left hand.
Nakajima misses with a combination
letting Herman counter with a right hand.
Nakajima is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakajima thows a leg kick but Herman checks it
and Herman counters with an inside leg kick.
Herman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herman defending well as Nakajima loads up on a big left hand.
Nakajima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herman.
Some bone on bone action there as Herman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakajima throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herman counters with a series of strikes. Nakajima will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Nakajima.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
Nakajima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Herman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakajima misses with a double jab
enabling Herman to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakajima misses with an uppercut. Herman saw that one coming.
Herman throws a leg kick which misses Nakajima's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakajima tries to avoid it.
Herman jabs Nakajima right on the nose. Nakajima blinks but takes it well.
Nakajima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herman can pounce on him.
Herman lands with a kick to the temple. Nakajima shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakajima throws the kick towards the body but Herman avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Herman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Herman.
A jab from Nakajima misses.
Herman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakajima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Herman's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Herman.
Herman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Nakajima.
Nakajima throws a looping overhand right but Herman ducks down to avoid it.
Herman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakajima on the side of the head.
Nakajima throws the left hand but Herman avoids the punch easily.
Hiroki Nakajima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Herman misses.
Nakajima looks to land a left hand but Herman moved out of range nicely.
Herman stalks Nakajima and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakajima's face. Nakajima staggers backwards, shaken.
Herman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Herman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Nakajima is predictable there
and Herman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herman moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakajima throws a leg kick
and Herman counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herman throws a head kick that half lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peewee Herman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Herman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:41
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:42
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peewee Herman!
Peewee Herman retains his welterweight title!