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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zackary Schultz (ranked 24798 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuji Nakamura (ranked 8683 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryuji Nakamura has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zackary Schultz's chin.
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zackary Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuji Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakamura stands up from Schultz's guard - Nakamura perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ryuji Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schultz sprawls well initially but Nakamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Nakamura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Nakamura is very close to passing his half guard.
Schultz won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakamura is stalling here. Schultz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nakamura seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schultz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nakamura is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
Schultz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nakamura to his feet.
Nakamura throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura wants to stand but Schultz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schultz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.
Schultz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schultz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schultz gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schultz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakamura's back!
Schultz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nakamura doesn't escape.
Nakamura is trying to get back to his feet but Schultz has full control of the position and if anything, Nakamura has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Schultz really is a fat lump.
Schultz has the hooks in. Nakamura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Nakamura do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryuji Nakamura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schultz shoots in and gets a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Schultz stays in close to Nakamura's body and controls the position.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakamura stands up out of the half guard.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura jumps guard and drags Schultz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to stand up but Schultz is controlling him.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz throwing strikes from guard but Nakamura blocks nicely.
Schultz stands up from Nakamura's guard - Schultz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nakamura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura working away.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakamura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Schultz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schultz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schultz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A leg kick checked by Schultz.
Nakamura has managed to clinch.
Schultz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schultz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but instead Schultz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom.
Schultz gets to his feet. Nakamura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nakamura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schultz on his heels. He'll look to pass Schultz's guard now, I'm sure.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryuji Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nakamura thuds his shin into the meat of Schultz's side.
Nakamura gets a takedown into half guard.
Schultz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakamura's back!
Schultz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nakamura is defending well though. Schultz let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What can Nakamura do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nakamura tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
What can Nakamura do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ryuji Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schultz working for the choke.
Nakamura is trying to stand back up.
Schultz biding his time, looking for the opening.
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.
Schultz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nakamura knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nakamura for a finish.
Schultz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura wants to escape the position.
Schultz avoiding Nakamura 's attempts to control his hands.
Schultz trying to control.
Schultz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nakamura breaks Schultz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses. Schultz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakamura's guard. Nice move by Schultz!
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Nakamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz stands up from Nakamura's guard - Schultz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schultz, pushing him back against the cage.
Schultz pulls guard.
Zackary Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryuji Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schultz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryuji Nakamura!
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energy
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