PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Rolling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura has chosen Enter the Ninja - Die Antwoord as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rolling
vs
Nakamura

179 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Rolling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abe Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolling.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rolling.
Rolling lands with an overhand left.
Rolling throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Rolling cracks Nakamura with an open hand slap.
Rolling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Rolling.
Rolling throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rolling.
Rolling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakamura's sensitive parts.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakamura moves out of range of the body kick.
David Rolling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rolling.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Rolling.
Rolling scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Abe Nakamura has been cut.
Rolling misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Rolling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Rolling has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Nakamura takes a knee to the side of the body.

Rolling manages to break the clinch.
Rolling throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rolling throws a right hand that Nakamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamura also avoids with ease.
Rolling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakamura.
Rolling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolling lands with a good body shot.

Nakamura scores with a takedown into Rolling's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolling swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nakamura has gone for a leg lock! Rolling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakamura's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Rolling postures up.
Rolling wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Rolling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rolling trying to move into half guard but instead Nakamura has managed to sweep!
Rolling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rolling lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolling lands a high kick!
Rolling scores with a kick to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Rolling.
Rolling lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Rolling.
Rolling throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolling but Rolling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolling.

Rolling rushes Nakamura and presses him up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Rolling.
Nakamura tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
David Rolling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Nakamura.
Rolling lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.

Rolling breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolling throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Rolling.
Rolling lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rolling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rolling.
Rolling missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David Rolling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolling misses with a two punch combination.
Nakamura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rolling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Rolling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Nakamura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rolling throws a front kick that sends Nakamura stumbling back into the ropes.
Rolling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rolling wants it to stay on the feet.
Rolling fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura moves out of range as Rolling throws a body kick.
Rolling lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakamura backs up against the ropes.
Rolling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
David Rolling is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolling fakes the leg kick and cracks Nakamura in the body.
Rolling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakamura moves forwards but Rolling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rolling slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rolling bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Rolling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakamura's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolling.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
David Rolling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Nakamura.
Rolling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.
Rolling swinging wildly here.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolling looks to land a combination. Nakamura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rolling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Rolling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
Rolling is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Rolling.
Rolling throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rolling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakamura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolling connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Rolling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Rolling catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Rolling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolling.
Nice body punch from Rolling.
Rolling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Nakamura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rolling looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Rolling looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolling throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up with Rolling, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes Rolling against the ropes but Rolling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura moves out of range as Rolling throws a body kick.
Rolling throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakamura's head.
Rolling is looking to wear down Nakamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Rolling.
Rolling misses with a head kick.
Rolling misses with a hook.
Rolling throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Rolling throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Rolling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rolling takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Rolling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rolling lands a lovely overhand right.
Rolling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rolling throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Rolling misses with a looping left.
Rolling lands a head kick!
Rolling dips to his left and cracks Nakamura with an uppercut!
Jab from Rolling.
Rolling scoring well with a low kick there.
Rolling misses with a low kick.
Rolling throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolling throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Nakamura dodges the punch combination from Rolling.
Rolling works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Rolling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abe Nakamura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rolling lands an overhand right.
Rolling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rolling stuns Nakamura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rolling tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Some wild striking there from Rolling.
Rolling throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Rolling looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Rolling lands the left hand.

Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rolling keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura pushing down on Rolling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura works his foot free and advances to mount.

Nakamura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rolling has worked his arm free - good work by Rolling!
Rolling tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
Rolling prevents Nakamura from improving position.

Nakamura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rolling has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nakamura but great work by Rolling.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Rolling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Rolling politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rolling prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rolling's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nakamura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Rolling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakamura is staying active underneath Rolling, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Rolling keeps him under control.
Rolling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolling is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rolling lands a nice short elbow.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.

Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Rolling catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Rolling stuffs the takedown.

Rolling moves into the clinch.

Rolling breaks from the clinch.
Rolling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rolling misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolling.

Nakamura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rolling's guard.

Nakamura has gone for a leg lock! Rolling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakamura's guard.
Rolling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rolling!

Nakamura has hold of Rolling's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rolling manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nakamura prevents Rolling from getting the reversal.

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 David Rolling.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rolling, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Rolling!