PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Okimitsu Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fujii
vs
Nakano

160 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Okimitsu Fujii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujii on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Fujii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nakano on his heels. He'll look to pass Nakano's guard now, I'm sure.
Nakano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujii.
Fujii prevents Nakano from getting back to his feet.
Fujii is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakano has wrist control.
Nakano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujii's guard.

Nakano stands and steps away. Fujii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano throws a right and a left that Fujii avoids nicely.
Nakano throws a sloppy head kick and Fujii moves out of range easily.
Nakano shoots in but no luck this time.

Fujii darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakano tries to kick Fujii off but Fujii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujii wants to get back to his feet.
Fujii thows a huge punch but Nakano dodges it nicely.
Nakano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fujii.
Fujii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujii trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nakano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Nakano stands up from Fujii's guard - Nakano perhaps looking for a knockout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fujii!
Nakano looks winded!
Nakano misses with a combination
and Fujii counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fujii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nakano sprawls well initially but Fujii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fujii throwing shots but Nakano is blocking nicely.
Fujii throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nakano to regain full guard.
Fujii with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fujii wants to get up but he can't break Nakano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujii throws an elbow that misses. Nakano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujii's guard. Nice move by Nakano!
Fujii striking off his back but it's not causing Nakano any problems.
Nakano throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujii will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fujii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakano on the ground.
Fujii wants to stand and escape but Nakano is having none of it.
Fujii thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujii wants to stand and escape but Nakano is having none of it.
Nakano trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nakano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kenji Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakano is defended easily by Fujii.
Nakano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fujii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano misses with a combination
and Fujii counters with a nice kick to the body.

Fujii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakano to the ground. Fujii is now in Nakano's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakano has a closed guard, preventing Fujii from standing up.
Fujii throws an elbow that misses. Nakano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujii's guard. Nice move by Nakano!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fujii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakano to the ground. Fujii is now in Nakano's guard.
Fujii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakano is keeping the position for now.
Fujii is working hard here to advance position.

Nakano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fujii off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nakano shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujii sprawls well. He's pushed Nakano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakano misses with a combination
and Fujii counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakano is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fujii - that will leave a mark!
Nakano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fujii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Fujii drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakano has wrist control.
Fujii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fujii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujii tries to stand but Nakano is controlling from the bottom.
Nakano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujii throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakano wants to stand up but Fujii is controlling him.
Fujii throws an elbow that misses. Nakano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujii's guard. Nice move by Nakano!
Nakano postures up in Fujii's guard and throws a big left but Fujii blocks it.
Okimitsu Fujii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujii wants to stand up but Nakano is controlling him.
Fujii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fujii tries to get out of the position.
Nakano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fujii wants to sweep here but Nakano controlling him for the moment.

Fujii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujii is looking to stand up but Nakano isn't so interested in that idea.

Fujii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakano defends well.

Nakano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Fujii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fujii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujii lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fujii is working away from the top position though.
Nakano wants to get back to his feet.
Fujii tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nakano.
Fujii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujii wants to stand up but Nakano has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fujii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Okimitsu Fujii dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fujii lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Kenji Nakano has been cut.

Fujii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Nakano kicks Fujii off and gets to his feet.
Fujii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakano.
Nakano misses with a combination
and Fujii counters with a thumping low kick.

Fujii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Fujii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fujii misses with the ground and pound.
Fujii throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fujii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nakano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Fujii.
Fujii working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fujii throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nakano wants to control but Fujii postures up.
Fujii tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nakano's legs.
Fujii working the ground and pound but Nakano is defending the strikes.
Fujii misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nakano dodges the ground and pound from Fujii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujii misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fujii tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakano controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fujii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fujii throws an elbow but Nakano slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fujii misses with the ground and pound.
Fujii misses with the ground and pound.
Kenji Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujii misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Fujii.
Fujii looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nakano is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujii throws an elbow but Nakano slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Fujii are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fujii tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakano controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fujii throws an elbow but Nakano slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fujii tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fujii throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Fujii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fujii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fujii landing strikes.
Nakano dodges the ground and pound from Fujii.
Nakano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fujii.
Fujii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fujii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fujii postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujii sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nakano is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fujii wants to stand but Nakano has his arm trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
Okimitsu Fujii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fujii 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okimitsu Fujii!