PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takahiro Jouda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jouda
vs
Summers

170 cm
33
166 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

177 cm
34
180 lbs
23 - 17 - 1

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Excellent boxer
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Excellent grappler
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takahiro Jouda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jouda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jouda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Summers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Jouda. That snapped Summers's head back.
Jouda lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Summers.
Jouda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jouda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Summers avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circling - Jouda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jouda misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers moves out of range as Jouda strikes.
Jouda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jouda looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Jouda misses with a lunging right hand

and Summers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jouda's guard now.
My spies in *Nelson Fight Camp* inform me that Summers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jouda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jouda trying to mount his opponent but Summers defends it.

Summers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Summers is staying active underneath Jouda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Summers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers is looking to improve his position.
Jouda is nestled in close to Summers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Summers is staying active underneath Jouda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jouda trying to control the pace.
Jouda wants to take a breather but Summers is having none of it.

Summers looking for submissions off his back.
Summers is trying to get back to full guard.
Summers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Summers.
Jouda is in close to Summers's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Jouda from controlling successfully.

Summers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Summers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jouda is aware though and is defending well.
Jouda looking to pass the guard.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Jouda from controlling successfully.

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

Summers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Jouda from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers has momentary wrist control but Jouda slips an elbow through the middle.
Jouda sitting in guard here, content to control.

Summers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jouda scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!

Summers throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jouda escapes and throws Summers's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jouda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Summers is looking to reverse the position.
Jouda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Summers keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jouda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Summers has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takahiro Jouda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jouda misses with a straight left.
Jouda scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Jouda misses.
Jouda takes a swing at Summers's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Jouda.
Jouda lands with a right hand.
Jouda just misses with a punch to the body.
Jouda misses with an uppercut. Summers saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Summers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jouda content to stall in guard here.
Jouda stopping the sweep attempt from Summers.
Takahiro Jouda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jouda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Summers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Summers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jouda manages to get himself to full guard.
Summers wants to pass the guard but Jouda is keeping the position.

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

Summers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouda lands a couple of elbows.
Jouda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Summers is looking for a triangle but Jouda pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Jouda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Summers has momentary wrist control but Jouda slips an elbow through the middle.

Summers has his foot on Jouda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jouda works his way back into a safe position though.
Jouda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Summers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jouda defends well.
Jouda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jouda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jouda wants to control from the top but Summers keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jouda landing with the ground and pound.

Summers looking for a guillotine here but Jouda defends easily.
Jouda trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Summers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jouda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Summers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jouda is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jouda stays in close to Summers's body and controls the position.
Jouda trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Summers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Summers is on top in guard.
Jouda 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jouda is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jouda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jouda trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takahiro Jouda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jouda misses with a left hand

and Summers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jouda's guard now.
Jouda trying to keep a closed guard but Summers is proving a slippery customer.

Summers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jouda looking for a sweep. Not yet Jouda, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jouda holds on and takes a little breather.
Jouda trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Summers drops back looking for a leg! Jouda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jouda manages to kick Summers off! Summers jumps back into Jouda's guard.

Jouda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Summers passes Jouda's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Summers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jouda defends it well.
Jouda wants to get back to his feet.

Jouda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Summers pulls his head out easily.

Summers seems to be working for a kimura but Jouda defends the submission attempt.

Summers seems to be looking for submissions.
Summers tries to pass to full mount but Jouda defends it.
Jouda is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouda is pressing down on Summers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jouda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jouda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jouda wants to stand but Summers is controlling the position.

Summers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jouda can't keep his opponent in guard - Summers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jouda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Summers prevents Jouda from getting back to his feet.
Jouda doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jouda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Summers defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Summers 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.
Takahiro Jouda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers preventing the sweep.

Summers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Summers postures up.
Jouda has Summers pulled in close to control his posture.
Summers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jouda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nathan Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Summers is still trying to improve position.

Jouda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Summers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jouda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jouda has his hands on Summers's head, controlling the position.
Jouda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Summers trying to move into half guard but instead Jouda has managed to sweep!
Jouda stays in close to Summers's body and controls the position.

Jouda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jouda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Summers is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jouda rolls with it to try and escape but Summers cranks on the arm and Jouda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Summers!
A pretty intense looking Nathan Summers took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.