PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo comes to the cage accompanied by Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Korpisuo
vs
Nakamura

183 cm
37
186 lbs
24 - 34 - 1

178 cm
23
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu. 15%

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 24 - 34 - 1, fighting out of New York, Risto Korpisuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenji Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Korpisuo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korpisuo throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura blocks an elbow strike from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo is stalling here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Korpisuo throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Korpisuo as the two fighters clinch.
Korpisuo blocking some punches.
Korpisuo blocking some punches.
Korpisuo trying to control the position but instead, Nakamura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korpisuo into the cage.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Korpisuo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Korpisuo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nakamura avoids a kick to the body.
Nakamura tries to land a front kick but Korpisuo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Korpisuo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korpisuo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Korpisuo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korpisuo lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Korpisuo misses its intended target.

Korpisuo moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Korpisuo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamura tries to work over Korpisuo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Korpisuo blocks an uppercut.

Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Korpisuo throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Korpisuo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakamura. Nakamura obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Korpisuo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korpisuo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenji Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpisuo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Nakamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura moves out of range of the body kick from Korpisuo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Korpisuo lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakamura just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKorpisuo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakamura.
Korpisuo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakamura lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo misses with a wild body shot.
Korpisuo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Korpisuo as he checks the leg kick.
Korpisuo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korpisuo counters with a nice body kick.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korpisuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Korpisuo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Korpisuo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Korpisuo takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura throws a chopping leg kick but Korpisuo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korpisuo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Risto Korpisuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura tried to score with a low kick but Korpisuo checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Korpisuo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura tries to clinch up but Korpisuo circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Korpisuo ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Korpisuo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nakamura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Korpisuo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Korpisuo - just one landing.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Korpisuo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakamura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Korpisuo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakamura. Nakamura obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Korpisuo.
Nakamura feints and then cracks Korpisuo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korpisuo down.
That kick from Nakamura tenderised Korpisuo's leg. Korpisuo is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korpisuo swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
Kenji Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korpisuo motions for Nakamura to come forward. Korpisuo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakamura tries to land a body kick
and Korpisuo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nakamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakamura with a nice cross.

Korpisuo tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura wants to get back to striking at distance but Korpisuo won't allow it.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Korpisuo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamura.
Korpisuo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Korpisuo blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korpisuo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Risto Korpisuo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Korpisuo checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Nakamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
letting Korpisuo counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Korpisuo.
And Korpisuo counters with a quick kick to the body but Nakamura blocks it.

Korpisuo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Korpisuo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Korpisuo postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Korpisuo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but Korpisuo is having none of it.
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korpisuo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Korpisuo tries to pass.
Korpisuo is pushing down on Nakamura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakamura is fighting to maintain full guard but Korpisuo has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Korpisuo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korpisuo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Korpisuo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nakamura is trying to stand back up but Korpisuo is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Korpisuo stands up and beckons Nakamura to join him on the feet.
Nakamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that misses.
Korpisuo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Korpisuo avoids it.
Korpisuo throws a low kick, looking for Nakamura's leg but Nakamura calmly moves out of range.
Nakamura feints and then cracks Korpisuo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korpisuo down.
Nakamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Korpisuo finds it's way through Nakamura's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korpisuo misses with a double jab.
Korpisuo throws a leg kick but Nakamura checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo tries to work over Nakamura's front leg with a kick but Nakamura checks it.
Korpisuo lands a jab to Nakamura's midsection.
Nakamura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Korpisuo tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korpisuo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura is looking to slow Korpisuo down with leg kicks.
Nakamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korpisuo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakamura.
Korpisuo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Nakamura as Korpisuo shoots in.
Nakamura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nakamura lands a front kick.
Korpisuo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakamura.
An inside leg kick from Korpisuo misses.
Nakamura throws out a counter right but Korpisuo avoids it with no problem.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Korpisuo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a solid leg kick but Korpisuo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korpisuo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenji Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura defending well as Korpisuo loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura pushes Korpisuo away with a front kick.
Nakamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korpisuo's sensitive parts.
Nakamura tries to land a body kick
and Korpisuo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Korpisuo shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Risto Korpisuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korpisuo throws a big counter combination but Nakamura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Korpisuo is out of range.
Korpisuo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nakamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Korpisuo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Korpisuo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenji Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nakamura throws a hook but Korpisuo blocks it.
Korpisuo is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it.
Korpisuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Nakamura moves to clinch but Korpisuo breaks away
and Korpisuo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura feints and then cracks Korpisuo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korpisuo down.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura scores with the left hand. Korpisuo knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakamura connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Korpisuo moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpisuo tries to land a front kick but Nakamura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakamura thows a leg kick but Korpisuo checks it
and Korpisuo counters with a good low kick that Nakamura was not able to check.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Korpisuo is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakamura, right into the meat.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
Korpisuo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Korpisuo checks a leg kick.
Nakamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korpisuo checks a leg kick.
It looked like Korpisuo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Korpisuo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Korpisuo throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from Korpisuo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Nakamura thows a leg kick but Korpisuo checks it
and Korpisuo counters with a big head kick but Nakamura shrugs it off.

It looks like Kenji Nakamura has been cut.
Korpisuo blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice cross by Nakamura.
Nakamura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura cracks the inside of Korpisuo's front leg.

Korpisuo rushes Nakamura and pushes him back against the cage in a 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!
Knees to the body from Korpisuo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Korpisuo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Korpisuo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
Korpisuo lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korpisuo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Korpisuo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Korpisuo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Korpisuo backwards.
Nakamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Korpisuo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Korpisuo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Korpisuo lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura pushes Korpisuo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Korpisuo is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Korpisuo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Korpisuo.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.

Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the head.
Korpisuo throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Korpisuo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nakamura drops Korpisuo with a huge uppercut! Korpisuo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nakamura is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Nakamura!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenji Nakamura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.