PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yorito Nayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Nayama
vs
Clarke

180 cm
21
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yorito Nayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clarke swivels and escapes.

Clarke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nayama is trying to get back to full guard.
Nayama gets full guard.
Nayama keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nayama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nayama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Nayama is keeping the position.
Nayama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nayama.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke is positioning himself well to prevent Nayama advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Nayama has control of the leg.
Nayama is trying to control. Clarke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clarke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nayama wants to control but Clarke is keeping him busy.

Nayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nayama.
Clarke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Nayama trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Nayama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clarke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clarke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clarke connects with a couple of short punches.
Nayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nayama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nayama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clarke's guard.
Clarke wants to stand up but Nayama is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
Nayama advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke looks gassed!
Clarke wants to get back to his feet.
Nayama is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.
Nayama content to control rather than advance.
Clarke is trying to stand.

Clarke is defending against the submission attempts here by Nayama.

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.
Clarke wants to get back to full guard.

Nayama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Nayama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayama trying to control from half guard but Clarke is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yorito Nayama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Clarke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clarke throws a strike but Nayama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nayama won't allow Clarke to get back to his feet.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Nayama from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayama passes Clarke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nayama is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nayama is working for a kimura but Clarke is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarke trying to hold on to Nayama's head to control him but Nayama postures up.
Nayama is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.

That's two 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.
Clarke is trying to stand.
Clarke controlling the position well.
Nayama wants to pass the guard but Clarke is defending well.
Nayama prevents Clarke from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Clarke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nayama was covering up waiting for the punch and Clarke finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Nayama has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nayama is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke wants to stand up but Nayama is controlling him.

Nayama 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.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Nayama from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clarke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nayama won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
Nayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck.
Nayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nayama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clarke with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nayama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clarke!

Nayama looking for a guillotine from mount but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke prevents Nayama from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yorito Nayama 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!

Nayama doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Clarke counters with a shoot takedown. Nayama fights it but they end up in guard.
Clarke lands a couple of digs.
Nayama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nayama.

Nayama wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarke tries to kick Nayama off but Nayama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke is not content to let Nayama control the position.
Clarke won't allow Nayama to pass to mount.
Nayama trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.

Nayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nayama.
Clarke is looking to escape.

That's two 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Clarke gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nayama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clarke lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nayama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nayama stops Clarke from getting back to his feet.
Nayama frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Nayama working for a guillotine from mount but Clarke is in no mood to give up.
Clarke is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nayama working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Andrew Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarke tries to reverse the position but Nayama maintains control.
Clarke tries to control the position but Nayama now has his back.

Nayama has his arm under Clarke's chin here. Game over son! Nayama squeezes tightly and Clarke is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yorito Nayama!