PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinjii Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Warton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nakamura
vs
Warton

188 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinjii Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Warton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura looks for a takedown but Warton sprawls well.
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Warton.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warton. Warton obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Warton.
Warton scores with a one two! Nakamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warton.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warton but Warton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinjii Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura shoots in but Warton avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warton defends it nicely.

Nakamura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Warton is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Warton wants to get back to his feet but Nakamura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Warton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Warton after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warton is struggling to control the position.

Warton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakamura back to the cage. Warton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Warton. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Warton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Warton.
Warton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamura swivels and escapes.

Nakamura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warton did well to prevent Nakamura getting side control.
Nakamura prevents Warton from improving his position.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warton's head.
Warton wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Warton pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Warton sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Warton. Those never looked like landing.
Warton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakamura.
Warton throws a series of strikes that have Nakamura backpedaling.
Warton misses with a two punch combination.
Nakamura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warton swivels and escapes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Nakamura as Warton shoots in.
Warton looks to land a combination. Nakamura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Warton 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.

Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Warton sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Warton lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warton stuffs the takedown.
Warton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Warton throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakamura.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinjii Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warton scores with a one two! Nakamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Warton is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Warton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamura somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Warton misses.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Warton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warton wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamura with a poor takedown

so Warton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warton stops Nakamura from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Warton stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Nakamura looking to score a takedown here. Warton is defending well but Nakamura drives through and ends up in Warton's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warton holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.
Warton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warton has Nakamura pulled in close to control his posture.
Warton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.

Warton pushes Nakamura off and scrambles back to his feet.
Warton fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warton defends it nicely.
Warton scores with a hook.
Nakamura looks for a takedown but Warton sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warton sprawls well. Warton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Warton thumps Nakamura with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Warton. Those never looked like landing.
Warton throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Nakamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Warton scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warton tries to clinch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warton as he avoids it easily.
Warton 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.

Jimmy Warton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Warton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warton as he jumps to the side.
A right-left combo lands from Warton.
Nakamura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Warton breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warton throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura shoots in but Warton avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Warton drops Nakamura with a beautiful combination! Nakamura stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Warton is looking for the KO!

Nakamura is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warton lands a leg kick that knocks Nakamura off balance momentarily.

Nakamura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses. Warton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakamura's guard. Nice move by Warton!

Warton stands up and waves to Nakamura to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warton swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinjii Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Warton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakamura's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Warton stands and steps away. Nakamura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A combination from Warton does no damage.
Warton scores with a one two! Nakamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jimmy Warton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warton misses with a double jab.
Shinjii Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warton misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Warton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Warton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circle momentarily. Warton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Warton misses with a few strikes there.
Warton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warton scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Warton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura misses with a takedown
and Warton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Warton rushes Nakamura and presses him up against the cage.
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!

Warton breaks the clinch.
Shinjii Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Warton.
Nakamura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warton avoids it really well and circles away.
Warton works the jab nicely.
Jimmy Warton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Warton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Warton!