PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ratto Macfedries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teruo Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teruo Nakamura has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Macfedries
vs
Nakamura

193 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratto Macfedries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teruo Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Macfedries.
Nice sprawl there from Macfedries as Nakamura shoots in.
Macfedries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macfedries stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Macfedries throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macfedries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nakamura fails to land the takedown.
Ratto Macfedries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teruo Nakamura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura has a takedown stuffed.
Macfedries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macfedries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macfedries misses with a low kick.
Macfedries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macfedries doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.

Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Nakamura wants to work for an arm triangle but Macfedries is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nakamura looks gassed!
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Macfedries is trying to stand.

Nakamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macfedries is just riding it out for now. Nakamura eventually gives up the hold.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Macfedries dodges it nicely.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfedries is trying to stand.
Nakamura prevents Macfedries from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Macfedries throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Teruo Nakamura has been cut.
Ratto Macfedries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Macfedries.
Macfedries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macfedries throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macfedries connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Macfedries throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macfedries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macfedries throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Macfedries throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Macfedries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macfedries wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ratto Macfedries dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teruo Nakamura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nakamura takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Macfedries tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macfedries tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macfedries to the ground. Macfedries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macfedries tries a head kick but it misses.
Macfedries throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macfedries looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Macfedries.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macfedries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Macfedries.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macfedries as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Macfedries.
A head kick misses from Macfedries.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ratto Macfedries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teruo Nakamura.
Macfedries tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Macfedries misses.
A head kick misses from Macfedries.
Teruo Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macfedries misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Macfedries.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Macfedries. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
Macfedries misses with a looping left.
Macfedries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macfedries lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macfedries tries a head kick but it misses.
Ratto Macfedries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macfedries misses with a head kick.
Macfedries tries a head kick but it misses.

Macfedries gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ratto Macfedries dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teruo Nakamura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Macfedries.
Macfedries missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macfedries misses with a head kick.
Macfedries stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamura shoots in for a double leg but Macfedries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macfedries fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macfedries throws a head kick that misses.
Macfedries fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
Ratto Macfedries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teruo Nakamura.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Macfedries.
Macfedries misses with a head kick.
Macfedries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Macfedries throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
No luck for Nakamura with that takedown attempt.
Macfedries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macfedries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macfedries tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macfedries to the ground. Macfedries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Teruo Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macfedries throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakamura's head.
Macfedries misses with a head kick.
Macfedries lands a head kick. Nakamura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Macfedries looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in for a double leg but Macfedries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macfedries throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macfedries is fending him off so far but Nakamura persists. Nope, Macfedries circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Macfedries.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Macfedries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ratto Macfedries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ratto Macfedries is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Macfedries as Nakamura shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ratto Macfedries showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macfedries, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ratto Macfedries!