PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ned Kelly (ranked 2512 p4p, 296 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 23047 p4p, 534 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Vigilante. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kelly
vs
Nakamura

180 cm
22
191 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

168 cm
21
186 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Fast

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamura somewhat.
Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
Nice shot by Kelly.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ned Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gurizuri Nakamura.
Kelly lands a head shot.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelly as he connects with a hook.
Kelly connects with a crisp jab.
Kelly jabs Nakamura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Nakamura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
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!
Kelly tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kelly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Nakamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kelly's half guard.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura wants to advance to full mount but Kelly doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Kelly as Nakamura shoots in.
Good leg kick by Kelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into Kelly's guard.
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.
Kelly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakamura won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Kelly wants to stand up but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly 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 wants to get back to full guard but Kelly has passed into side control.
Nakamura tries to bench press Kelly off him but Kelly keeps the position.
Kelly is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly wants to stand but Nakamura is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Kelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nakamura darts in looking for a takedown but Kelly gets double underhooks and turns Nakamura into the cage.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.
A jab from Kelly finds it's way through Nakamura's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kelly blocks the leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Kelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kelly throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kelly.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Kelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kelly circles away.
Ned Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gurizuri Nakamura.
Nakamura swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly lands with a cross.
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kelly rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakamura dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Nakamura's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Kelly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kelly punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.

Nakamura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kelly to the ground. Nakamura is now in Kelly's guard.
Kelly is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nakamura dives into side control.

Kelly wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly sneaks back into half guard.
Nakamura prevents Kelly from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kelly trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
Kelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Kelly 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.
Kelly wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelly.

That's four 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.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Kelly sprawls well.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakamura moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Kelly.
Nakamura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
Kelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakamura off the cage and back into range.
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nakamura looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kelly sizes up Nakamura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Kelly dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
No luck for Nakamura with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kelly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kelly wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Kelly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ned Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gurizuri Nakamura.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Kelly tries to sprawl but Nakamura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gurizuri Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura wants to take a breather but Kelly is having none of it.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nakamura passes into side control, despite Kelly's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly tries to escape but Nakamura is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakamura dominates the positioning.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Nakamura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nakamura wants to take a breather but Kelly manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nakamura.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kelly holds on and takes a little breather.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Nakamura 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.
Kelly lands the left hand.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakamura throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura.
Kelly works the jab nicely.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Kelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kelly cracks Nakamura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Kelly catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Kelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakamura doesn't seem phased though.
Nakamura goes for a double leg but Kelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelly continues to drive forward.
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamura.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Nakamura looking to score a takedown here. Kelly is defending well but Nakamura drives through and ends up in Kelly's guard.
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Kelly pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Gurizuri Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly continues to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura.
Kelly scores with a jab.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Kelly!
Ned Kelly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.