PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Broadeux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Nakashiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakashiba has chosen Moonlight Densetsu! as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tetsuya Nakashiba enters the cage!

Broadeux
vs
Nakashiba

180 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepe Broadeux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuya Nakashiba!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadeux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakashiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakashiba throws a head kick but Broadeux moves out of range.

Nakashiba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Broadeux has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nakashiba is trying to keep an underhook but Broadeux manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Nakashiba looking for submissions off his back.
Broadeux wants to pass the guard but Nakashiba is defending well.
Broadeux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Broadeux wants to stand up but Nakashiba is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadeux working over Nakashiba with some ground and pound. Nakashiba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Broadeux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Broadeux drops an elbow to the side of Nakashiba's head.
Nakashiba is trying to get back to full guard.

Broadeux is trying to work for a kimura but Nakashiba is defending well.
Broadeux looks to land a strike but Nakashiba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nakashiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.
Broadeux with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broadeux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Nakashiba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Broadeux postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nakashiba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Broadeux, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Broadeux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakashiba wants to pass the guard but Broadeux is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakashiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Broadeux working for submissions but it's allowed Nakashiba to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Broadeux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Broadeux keeping moving, preventing Nakashiba from controlling successfully.

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.
Nakashiba stopping the sweep attempt from Broadeux.
Nakashiba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nakashiba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Broadeux is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nakashiba, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakashiba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Broadeux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nakashiba shoots in for a takedown but Broadeux shows good takedown defense.
Broadeux misses with a double jab.

Broadeux gets a takedown into half guard.
Nakashiba is trying to maintain the position but Broadeux is very close to passing his half guard.
Broadeux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakashiba defending well though.
Broadeux throwing shots but Nakashiba is blocking nicely.
Broadeux trying to pass the guard but Nakashiba defending well.
Broadeux moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Broadeux tries for a kimura but Nakashiba is defending well.
Broadeux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakashiba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Broadeux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Broadeux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Broadeux.

That's two 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.

Broadeux jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nakashiba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nakashiba and Broadeux has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Broadeux working the strikes but Nakashiba uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nakashiba gets full guard.
Nakashiba 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.
Broadeux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Broadeux throws and elbow that misses. Nakashiba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Broadeux's guard. Nice move by Nakashiba!
Broadeux keeping moving, preventing Nakashiba from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakashiba tries to free his leg and advance position but Broadeux is retaining full guard.
Nakashiba passes into half guard.
Broadeux is pressing down on Nakashiba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Nakashiba has gone for a leg lock! Broadeux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakashiba's guard.
Nakashiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadeux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakashiba is keeping the position for now.
Broadeux throws and elbow that misses. Nakashiba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Broadeux's guard. Nice move by Nakashiba!
Broadeux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Broadeux has momentary wrist control but Nakashiba slips an elbow through the middle.
Broadeux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakashiba manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Broadeux dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Broadeux fails with the takedown.
A nice combination there by Broadeux.

It looks like Tetsuya Nakashiba has been cut.
Broadeux tries to bum rush Nakashiba with a series of wild strikes but Nakashiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakashiba lands a head kick!
Nakashiba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Broadeux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakashiba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakashiba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakashiba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Broadeux. That did some damage!
Broadeux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakashiba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakashiba stuffs the takedown attempt from Broadeux. Broadeux gets slowly back to his feet.
Broadeux has his takedown stuffed
and Nakashiba counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe Broadeux. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakashiba lands with a kick to the temple. Broadeux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Broadeux throws a hook but Nakashiba avoids it easily.
Broadeux fails with the takedown
and Nakashiba finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Broadeux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Broadeux throws a hook but Nakashiba avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Broadeux.
Nakashiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Broadeux circles away.
Broadeux throws a series of punches but Nakashiba moves out of range.
Broadeux has his takedown stuffed
and Nakashiba counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Broadeux with a poor takedown
and Nakashiba counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Broadeux is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Broadeux misses with a takedown

and Nakashiba counters by clinching up.
A bit of stalling here from Nakashiba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakashiba crunches a lovely knee into Broadeux's ribcage.
Nakashiba lands a nice knee to the body.
Nakashiba tries to pull guard but Broadeux holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakashiba drops back down to his feet.
Broadeux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Broadeux tries to pull guard but Nakashiba won't allow it.
Broadeux looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakashiba decides to pull guard.
Broadeux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakashiba trying to keep a closed guard but Broadeux is proving a slippery customer.
Nakashiba being controlled here, momentarily.

Nakashiba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Broadeux tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakashiba is retaining full guard.

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.

Nakashiba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Broadeux is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nakashiba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nakashiba has escaped and now he's on top!
Broadeux manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Broadeux goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nakashiba turns into him and now he's in Broadeux's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Nakashiba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Broadeux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Pepe Broadeux!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Pepe Broadeux!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Pepe Broadeux!

Pepe Broadeux wins by unanimous decision!