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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Nakayama (ranked 2647 p4p, 276 weight class) and Brock Bolt (ranked 3227 p4p, 325 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nakayama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Destructive Power. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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191 cm
27
225 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Nakayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakayama drives through and clinches with Bolt against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nakayama.
Nakayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bolt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakayama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nakayama pushes Bolt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolt tries to throw a body punch but Nakayama avoids it by throwing Bolt back against the cage.
Nakayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolt's elbow.
Nakayama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bolt up against the cage.
Bolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Nakayama.
Nakayama misses with the head strike.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Nakayama manages to get underhooks.
Yoshihiro Nakayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Bolt.
Nakayama just leaning against Bolt, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama effectively controlling the action here.
Bolt pulls guard.
Nakayama stands up from Bolt's guard - Nakayama perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've been told by Nakayama's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nakayama instigates a clinch.
Nakayama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nakayama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakayama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolt avoids it.
Bolt can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nakayama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakayama throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakayama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakayama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakayama manages to break the clinch.
Nakayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nakayama is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bolt looks winded!
Nakayama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakayama is trying to defend but Bolt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Nakayama landing rabbit punches to the side of Bolt's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Nakayama trying to control here.
Nakayama is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nakayama wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama is not content to let Bolt control the position.
Nakayama has hold of Bolt's hands but Bolt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakayama keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakayama is trying to stand.
Nakayama wants to control but Bolt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakayama taking some punishment here, with Bolt in his half guard.
Nakayama is trying to stand back up but Bolt is controlling him
Bolt lands strikes from half guard.
Nakayama wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
Nakayama regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt postures up in Nakayama's guard and throws a big left but Nakayama blocks it.
Bolt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolt postures up in Nakayama's guard and throws a big left but Nakayama blocks it.
Nakayama wants to sweep here but Bolt controlling him for the moment.
Nakayama keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakayama wants to get back to his feet but Bolt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yoshihiro Nakayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakayama moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakayama controlling the action here for a moment.
Nakayama missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Nakayama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakayama lands a front kick.
Nakayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakayama works Bolt's body with a nice hook.
Nakayama drops Bolt with a beautiful combination! Bolt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nakayama is looking for the KO!
Bolt is rocked!
It looks like Brock Bolt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nakayama.
Bolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakayama finish him?
Nakayama scores with a kick to the body.
Bolt seems to have recovered his senses.
Nakayama closes the distance and pushes Bolt back into the cage.
Nakayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakayama misses with a body punch.
Nakayama breaks the clinch.
Yoshihiro Nakayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakayama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolt at a distance.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
Nakayama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Are you kidding me?! Nakayama ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bolt clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshihiro Nakayama!
Yoshihiro Nakayama very nearly forgot to thank Blue Moon amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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