PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobuhiro Nakamura could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drew Iverson's chin.

Nakamura
vs
Iverson

188 cm
16
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drew Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson darts in trying to clinch
and Nakamura counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iverson ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense.
Iverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Iverson tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Drew Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Iverson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Iverson tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Iverson moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Iverson blocks the body kick.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Iverson avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iverson.
Iverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nobuhiro Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura swings for the body but Iverson moves out of range.

Iverson lands a big head kick that sends Nakamura tumbling to the mat! Iverson takes a step backwards and waves Nakamura back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Nakamura is rocked!

It looks like Nobuhiro Nakamura has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iverson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iverson moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Nakamura is looking to land body kicks.
Nakamura misses with a body punch
and Iverson counters with a good low kick that Nakamura was not able to check.
Iverson throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Iverson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Iverson.
Iverson slips a jab from Nakamura.
Iverson ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura thows a body shot but no joy.
Iverson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamura swivels and escapes.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iverson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Iverson looks winded!
Iverson wants to clinch.
Iverson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nakamura counters with an outside leg kick.
Iverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Iverson moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iverson counters with an inside leg kick.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Iverson's shoulder, as Iverson tries to avoid the shot.
Iverson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iverson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Iverson moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
Nakamura dodges the punch combination from Iverson.
Iverson avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nobuhiro Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Iverson.
A good leg kick by Nakamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Iverson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iverson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iverson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iverson slips a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Iverson moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Iverson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Iverson.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iverson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Iverson dives in and grabs Nakamura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes down on Iverson's head and hops out.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iverson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iverson is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
Iverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakamura.
Nakamura misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drew Iverson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nobuhiro Nakamura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Nakamura
and Iverson counters with a head kick. That will keep Nakamura thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nakamura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iverson.
Nakamura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Nakamura.
Iverson dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura tried to score with a low kick but Iverson checks it.
Nakamura throws a chopping leg kick but Iverson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Iverson avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Iverson blocks a leg kick.
Iverson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakamura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson checks a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Iverson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakamura connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Iverson misses.
Iverson moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Nakamura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Iverson moved out of range.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakamura is looking to land body kicks.
Nakamura misses with a low kick as Iverson jumps back.
Iverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Iverson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Iverson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Iverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nakamura moves into the clinch.
Nobuhiro Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Iverson.
Nakamura pressing his opponent against the cage.

Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Iverson checks a leg kick.
Iverson wants to clinch.
Iverson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson checks a low kick from Nakamura.
Iverson closes the distance but Nakamura moves to the side

and Nakamura counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nakamura blocking some punches.

Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nakamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iverson moves away.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakamura cracks the inside of Iverson's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
and Iverson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Iverson moved away.
Iverson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakamura - that will leave a mark!
Nakamura feints and then cracks Iverson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iverson down.
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 throws a head kick but Iverson moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakamura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Iverson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Iverson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Iverson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobuhiro Nakamura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nobuhiro Nakamura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Iverson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nakamura counters with an outside leg kick.
Nakamura thows a leg kick but Iverson checks it
and Iverson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakamura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iverson checks it well.
Nakamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura throws a push kick but Iverson slaps the foot to one side.
Nobuhiro Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense.
Nakamura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iverson.
Nakamura leaves Iverson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iverson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Iverson.
Iverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iverson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson moves out of range as Nakamura throws a body kick.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iverson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson blocks a low kick nicely.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Iverson moved away.
Iverson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nakamura is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Iverson.
Nakamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drew Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Nakamura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Iverson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nakamura.
Nakamura digs a good body shot into Iverson's ribs.
Nakamura is looking to chop away at Iverson's legs.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Iverson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iverson avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iverson checks a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Iverson blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Iverson avoids it.
Nakamura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iverson is out of range.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iverson.
Iverson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakamura counters with a low kick, right behind Iverson 's knee.
A clash of legs there as Iverson blocks the low kick.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Iverson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Iverson avoids the head kick by Nakamura.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Iverson avoids it.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iverson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nakamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iverson is able to avoid easily.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iverson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iverson checks a leg kick.
Iverson closes the distance but Nakamura moves to the side

and Nakamura moves into the clinch.

Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Iverson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iverson blocks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura delivers a nice body kick.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Iverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
A good leg kick by Nakamura.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iverson is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Iverson moved out of range.
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iverson is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iverson.
Iverson blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nobuhiro Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakamura 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobuhiro Nakamura!