PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Jodorowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Nura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jodorowsky
vs
Nura

181 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alejandro Jodorowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyo Nura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jodorowsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Nura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jodorowsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jodorowsky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nura up against the cage.
A short right from Jodorowsky.
Nura letting Jodorowsky take a breather here.
Jodorowsky cracks Nura with a nice body shot.
Nura is trying to drag Jodorowsky to the mat but Jodorowsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jodorowsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alejandro Jodorowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyo Nura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodorowsky stops a takedown attempt from Nura.
Nura letting Jodorowsky take a breather here.
Jodorowsky is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodorowsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Nura backwards.
Jodorowsky is working Nura over against the cage.
Jodorowsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Nura backwards.
Jodorowsky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jodorowsky lands a body punch.
Nura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jodorowsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jodorowsky fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jodorowsky has Nura up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodorowsky is working Nura over against the cage.
Nura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jodorowsky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jodorowsky.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jodorowsky for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A left hand lands to the body for Jodorowsky.
Nura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jodorowsky prevents it.
Jodorowsky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jodorowsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jodorowsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuras head.
Jodorowsky digs a right hand into Nura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nura's gas tank.

Jodorowsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jodorowsky moves into the clinch.
Jodorowsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jodorowsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Jodorowsky.
A right hook to the body lands for Jodorowsky.
Jodorowsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Jodorowsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nura wants a takedown but no success here.
Nura looking for a takedown.
Jodorowsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jodorowsky is pressed up against the cage. Nura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jodorowsky down to the mat. Jodorowsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jodorowsky clinches up with Nura and pushes him back against the cage.
Nura looking for a takedown.
Jodorowsky digs a right hand into Nura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nura's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodorowsky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nura goes for a takedown attempt but Jodorowsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Jodorowsky closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jodorowsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Jodorowsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jodorowsky closes the distance and clinches.
Jodorowsky lands a body punch.
Nura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jodorowsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nura looking for a takedown.
Nura is working for takedown but Jodorowsky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jodorowsky gets underhooks to prevent Nura's takedown attempt.
Jodorowsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jodorowsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Jodorowsky dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jodorowsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nura wants to take the fight to the mat but Jodorowsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jodorowsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Jodorowsky.
Nura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jodorowsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jodorowsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alejandro Jodorowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyo Nura.

Jodorowsky breaks the clinch.

Jodorowsky closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nura is trying to drag Jodorowsky to the mat but Jodorowsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jodorowsky stops a takedown attempt from Nura.
Jodorowsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nura can do to turn this around?
Jodorowsky avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodorowsky stops a takedown attempt from Nura.
Jodorowsky gets through Nura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alejandro Jodorowsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Jodorowsky.
Nura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jodorowsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nura tries for a takedown but Jodorowsky circles away easily
and Jodorowsky counters with a stiff right hand.

Jodorowsky rushes Nura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jodorowsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jodorowsky lands a shoulder strike.
Jodorowsky prevents the takedown attempt.
Jodorowsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jodorowsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodorowsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nura backwards.
Nura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jodorowsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nura.
Jodorowsky scores with a shot to the side of Nura's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodorowsky scores with a knee to the head.
Jodorowsky is pushing Nura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nura goes for a takedown attempt but Jodorowsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nura tries for a takedown but Jodorowsky circles away easily
and Jodorowsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jodorowsky as he avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alejandro Jodorowsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jodorowsky forces Nura back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jodorowsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodorowsky lands with a right to the head.
Nura goes for a takedown attempt but Jodorowsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nura shoots in for a double leg but Jodorowsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jodorowsky moves into range and clinches up with Nura.
Jodorowsky cracks Nura with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Jodorowsky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jodorowsky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jodorowsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jodorowsky is working Nura over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jodorowsky.
Nura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jodorowsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nura.
Good body shot from Jodorowsky.
Jodorowsky is working Nura over against the cage.
Jodorowsky cracks Nura with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jodorowsky pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jodorowsky closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Jodorowsky.
Jodorowsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jodorowsky has Nura pressed against the cage.
Jodorowsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jodorowsky cracks Nura with a nice body shot.
Jodorowsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jodorowsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nura tries to score a body lock takedown but Jodorowsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jodorowsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Jodorowsky dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jodorowsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jodorowsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jodorowsky avoiding damage.
A short right from Jodorowsky.
Jodorowsky is pressed up against the cage. Nura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jodorowsky down to the mat. Jodorowsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nura or perhaps it was just good defense by Jodorowsky, which made it look bad.

Jodorowsky pushes Nura up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jodorowsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alejandro Jodorowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyo Nura.
Jodorowsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jodorowsky stops a takedown attempt from Nura.
Jodorowsky gets through Nura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jodorowsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nura wants a takedown but no success here.
Nura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jodorowsky presses Nura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jodorowsky digs a right hand underneath Nura's ribcage. Nura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jodorowsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jodorowsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jodorowsky scores with a shot to the side of Nura's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jodorowsky.
Good body shot from Jodorowsky.
Jodorowsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jodorowsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodorowsky stalling in the clinch.
Jodorowsky presses Nura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jodorowsky taking a breather.
Jodorowsky lands a body shot.
Jodorowsky lands a shoulder strike.

Jodorowsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jodorowsky takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Jodorowsky lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Jodorowsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jodorowsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jodorowsky is pushing Nura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Jodorowsky - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodorowsky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jodorowsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jodorowsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nura is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Jodorowsky.
Nura tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Jodorowsky.
Jodorowsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nura.
Nura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jodorowsky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodorowsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jodorowsky digs a right hand underneath Nura's ribcage. Nura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jodorowsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nura.
Jodorowsky scores with a shot to the side of Nura's head.
Jodorowsky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nura's face.
Jodorowsky is working Nura over against the cage.
Jodorowsky prevents the takedown attempt.
Jodorowsky pushes Nura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jodorowsky stalling 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!
Jodorowsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nura is looking for a takedown.
Nura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jodorowsky scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Jodorowsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jodorowsky 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Jodorowsky!