PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Kaczmarek (ranked 16024 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shintaro Nomo (ranked 3691 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that TJ Kaczmarek has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily TJ Kaczmarek seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kaczmarek
vs
Nomo

182 cm
32
176 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
38
180 lbs
33 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Kaczmarek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Shintaro Nomo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Kaczmarek misses its intended target.
Kaczmarek misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaczmarek misses the target.
Kaczmarek has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kaczmarek throws a leg kick but Nomo moved away.
Nomo ducks under a wild hook from Kaczmarek.
A swing and a miss from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek throws a series of punches but Nomo avoids them all with ease.
Nomo defending well as Kaczmarek loads up on a big left hand.
TJ Kaczmarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaczmarek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaczmarek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nomo.
Nomo lunges at Kaczmarek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaczmarek's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Kaczmarek catches Nomo right on the button with a cross.
Kaczmarek misses with an uppercut.
Kaczmarek misses with a straight left.
Nomo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaczmarek.
Nomo takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczmarek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nomo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nomo cracks Kaczmarek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nomo catches Kaczmarek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaczmarek takes one on the button.
Kaczmarek feints and then cracks Nomo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nomo down.
Kaczmarek misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Nomo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaczmarek doesn't seem phased though.
TJ Kaczmarek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaczmarek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaczmarek takes a swing at Nomo's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Kaczmarek blocks the low kick.
Nomo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaczmarek misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Nomo misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nomo wants to clinch up but Kaczmarek keeps it at a distance.
Kaczmarek misses with a hook. Nomo ducked under it nicely.
Nomo cracks Kaczmarek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kaczmarek misses with a wild body shot.
Nomo misses with a double jab
and Kaczmarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nomo shoots in for a takedown but Kaczmarek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nomo checks a leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaczmarek enables Nomo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaczmarek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nomo trying to control but Kaczmarek is working from the bottom.
Kaczmarek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo connects with a couple of short punches.
Nomo won't allow Kaczmarek to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nomo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nomo trying to control but Kaczmarek is working from the bottom.
Kaczmarek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nomo landing with the ground and pound.
Kaczmarek is trying to keep Nomo in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nomo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nomo is looking to take a break and control but Kaczmarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaczmarek trying to control from the bottom.
Kaczmarek wants to improve his position but Nomo is controlling well.
Nomo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nomo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 TJ Kaczmarek will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kaczmarek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nomo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nomo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaczmarek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nomo scores with a jab to the head.
Nomo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nomo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kaczmarek throws a series of punches but Nomo avoids them all with ease.
Kaczmarek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nomo.
Kaczmarek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Kaczmarek is predictable there

so Nomo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaczmarek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaczmarek keeping moving, preventing Nomo from controlling successfully.
Nomo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaczmarek is keeping the position for now.
Kaczmarek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Nomo looking for a guillotine here but Kaczmarek defends easily.
Kaczmarek trying to control but Nomo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nomo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaczmarek is aware though and is defending well.
Kaczmarek trying to control but Nomo is working from the bottom.

Nomo looking for a guillotine here but Kaczmarek defends easily.
Kaczmarek won't allow Nomo to sweep him here.
Nomo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek trying to control but Nomo is working from the bottom.
Nomo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nomo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaczmarek's guard.

Kaczmarek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nomo is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaczmarek trying to keep a closed guard but Nomo is proving a slippery customer.
Nomo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nomo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaczmarek is retaining full guard.
Kaczmarek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nomo manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaczmarek trying to control the position from guard on top but Nomo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shintaro Nomo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nomo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaczmarek finds it's way round the side to connect with Nomo's head.

It looks like Shintaro Nomo has been cut.
Nomo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nomo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nomo thuds his right hand into Kaczmarek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaczmarek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nomo checks it well.
Nomo moves forwards but Kaczmarek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaczmarek throws an overhand right that lands on Nomo's shoulder, as Nomo tries to avoid the shot.
Nomo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Nomo. That snapped Kaczmarek's head back.
Nomo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaczmarek circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Nomo.
Nomo walks into a straight right hand from Kaczmarek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczmarek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nomo.
Kaczmarek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Kaczmarek misses its intended target.
Nomo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaczmarek momentarily.
Kaczmarek tries to land a leg kick but Nomo saw it coming and moves away.
Kaczmarek looks to land a left hand but Nomo moved out of range nicely.
Kaczmarek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nomo throws a leg kick but Kaczmarek sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nomo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaczmarek misses the target.
Kaczmarek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaczmarek moves into range and connects with a jab.
TJ Kaczmarek is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Kaczmarek.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nomo on the side of the head.
Nomo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaczmarek throws a right and a left that Nomo avoids nicely.
Nomo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nomo is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Nomo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaczmarek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaczmarek throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Kaczmarek misses

so Nomo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kaczmarek working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nomo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo cracks Kaczmarek with a solid left hand.
Kaczmarek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nomo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nomo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaczmarek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nomo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kaczmarek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Nomo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nomo is looking to slow Kaczmarek down with leg kicks.
Nomo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Nomo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kaczmarek tries to buck Nomo off but Nomo is having none of it.
Nomo is looking to take a break and control but Kaczmarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaczmarek tries to bench press Nomo off him but Nomo keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shintaro Nomo.
I think Nomo 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shintaro Nomo!
Shintaro Nomo got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'