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Event:
The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ulfzaar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakanishi.
Ulfzaar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nakanishi.#CL2#
Ulfzaar moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ulfzaar - that landed with a thud.
Ulfzaar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakanishi.
Nakanishi is breathing heavily.
Ulfzaar works on Nakanishi's body with a couple of short punches.
Ulfzaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakanishi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ulfzaar after a bit of a struggle.
Ulfzaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Ulfzaar.
Ulfzaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakanishi prevents a body shot from Ulfzaar.
A short right from Ulfzaar on the inside.
Ulfzaar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakanishi.
Ulfzaar lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakanishi prevents a body shot from Ulfzaar.
Ulfzaar can't find room to land a body shot as Nakanishi controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulfzaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakanishi backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ulfzaar as the two fighters clinch.
Ulfzaar gets through Nakanishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ulfzaar.
Ulfzaar tries to throw a body punch but Nakanishi avoids it by throwing Ulfzaar back against the cage.
Ulfzaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakanishi backwards.
Ulfzaar pushes Nakanishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Ulfzaar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ulfzaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ulfzaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulfzaar works on Nakanishi's body with a couple of short punches.
Ulfzaar misses with a punch to the body.
Ulfzaar scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulfzaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakanishi backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Ulfzaar.
Nakanishi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaku Nakanishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulfzaar lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Ulfzaar.
Ulfzaar tries a body shot but Nakanishi blocks it.
Ulfzaar lands a body shot.
Ulfzaar lands with a light punch inside.
Ulfzaar lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ulfzaar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ulfzaar cracks Nakanishi with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ulfzaar cracks Nakanishi with a nice body shot.
Ulfzaar misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Ulfzaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulfzaar tries a body shot but Nakanishi blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ulfzaar.
Ulfzaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ulfzaar - that landed with a thud.
Ulfzaar is leaning against Nakanishi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ulfzaar lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Ulfzaar.
Ulfzaar lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Ulfzaar as the two fighters clinch.
Ulfzaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ulfzaar pushes Nakanishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ulfzaar.
Ulfzaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ulfzaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakanishi backwards. #ROC2#
Nakanishi is rocked!
Nice body punch from Ulfzaar - that landed with a thud.
Ulfzaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulfzaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakanishi controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ulfzaar - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Ulfzaar lands a right hand.
Ulfzaar tries to work over Nakanishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulfzaar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nakanishi to his knees! Ulfzaar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Voljin Ulfzaar!
Voljin Ulfzaar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Nakanishi looking to score a takedown here. Xueliang is defending well but Nakanishi drives through and ends up in Xueliang's guard.
Xueliang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakanishi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakanishi looking to pass the guard.
Nakanishi advances to half guard.
Nakanishi drops an elbow to the side of Xueliang's head.
Nakanishi is nestled in close to Xueliang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakanishi stalling.
Nakanishi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanishi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xueliang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakanishi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakanishi is taking a breather. Xueliang 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.
Nakanishi is pressing down on Xueliang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xueliang is holding on for now. #T1#
Nakanishi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nakanishi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakanishi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakanishi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Xueliang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xueliang trying to control here.
Nakanishi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Nakanishi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakanishi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nakanishi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Nakanishi punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Ding Xueliang has been cut.
Nakanishi unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Xueliang wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nakanishi celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaku Nakanishi!
An out of breath Gaku Nakanishi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Highland Contenders
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fatu as he avoids it easily.
Fatu misses with a hook. Nakanishi ducked under it nicely.
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fatu but Fatu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fatu throws out a counter right but Nakanishi avoids it with no problem.
Nakanishi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fatu finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakanishi's head.
Nakanishi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fatu tries to avoid it but Nakanishi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fatu to the ground. Fatu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fatu feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaku Nakanishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fatu feints and as Nakanishi raises his hands in defense, Fatu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fatu connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakanishi controls Fatu momentarily but Fatu frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatu stopping the sweep attempt from Nakanishi.#T1#
Fatu throws a strike but Nakanishi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nakanishi won't allow Fatu to sweep him here.
Nakanishi wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
Fatu controls Nakanishi momentarily but Nakanishi frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fatu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakanishi wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
Fatu controlling Nakanishi's posture.
Nakanishi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakanishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakanishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakanishi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fatu wants to sweep here but Nakanishi controlling him for the moment.
Fatu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakanishi's guard. #REVB#
Nakanishi wants to sweep here but Fatu controlling him for the moment.
Nakanishi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Fatu cracks Nakanishi with a solid left hand.
Nakanishi keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fatu stopping the sweep attempt from Nakanishi.
Fatu tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakanishi is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fatu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fatu postures up in Nakanishi's guard and throws a big left but Nakanishi blocks it.
Nakanishi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakanishi blocks a jab.
Fatu swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Nakanishi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fatu won't be happy with that. #T4#
Fatu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakanishi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fatu is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Nakanishi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nakanishi lands a nice forearm strike.
Fatu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fatu is not content to let Nakanishi control the position.
Fatu tries to buck Nakanishi off but Nakanishi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakanishi lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakanishi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nakanishi is looking to stall here but Fatu recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keola Fatu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fatu misses with a hook
#TD#
and Nakanishi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fatu's guard.
Nakanishi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fatu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nakanishi tries to strike from the bottom.
Gaku Nakanishi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fatu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fatu is working Nakanishi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanishi wants to sweep here but Fatu controlling him for the moment.
Fatu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Nakanishi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Nakanishi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakanishi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nakanishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fatu is controlling Nakanishi's posture.
Fatu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakanishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Nakanishi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fatu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakanishi looking to sit in guard and control but Fatu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fatu trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakanishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatu is pushing down on Nakanishi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakanishi is fighting to maintain full guard but Fatu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fatu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakanishi keeps working.
Nakanishi manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Nakanishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fatu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Nakanishi from controlling successfully.
Nakanishi cracks Fatu with a solid left hand.
Nakanishi passes into half guard.
Fatu trying to control but Nakanishi postures up.
Nakanishi thows a huge punch but Fatu dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Fatu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Nakanishi from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Nakanishi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakanishi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakanishi landing with the ground and pound.
Nakanishi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fatu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakanishi is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nakanishi is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaku Nakanishi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fatu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakanishi.
Fatu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakanishi moves away.
Nakanishi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakanishi.
Fatu goes for a double leg but Nakanishi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakanishi continues to drive forward.
Nakanishi attempts a counter takedown but Fatu avoids it well and moves away.
Fatu lands a nice shot that snaps Nakanishi's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Fatu as Nakanishi shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu throws a looping overhand right but Nakanishi ducks down to avoid it.
Nakanishi tries to counter with a takedown but Fatu is quick to defend against it.
Fatu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakanishi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakanishi defending well as Fatu loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Fatu misses with a body shot.
Fatu fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Fatu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fatu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakanishi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fatu off and has taken his back!
Nakanishi not allowing Fatu to control his hands.
Nakanishi missing with punches from the back. #T2#
Will Nakanishi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nakanishi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakanishi lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Fatu avoids the strikes from Nakanishi.
Fatu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakanishi's guard. Nice work there by Fatu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fatu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakanishi is keeping the position for now.
Nakanishi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fatu landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Nakanishi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fatu is one step ahead there.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Nakanishi keeps moving.
Fatu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fatu lands a couple of elbows.
Nakanishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fatu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nakanishi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Fatu tries to buck Nakanishi off but Nakanishi is having none of it.
Nakanishi trying to control the action but Fatu is working from the bottom.
Nakanishi landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakanishi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keola Fatu.
I think Fatu 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keola Fatu!
Keola Fatu very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill 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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Event:
HI 65 - Voljin & Otis
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakanishi slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Nakanishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakanishi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Walker misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Nakanishi counters with a shoot takedown. Walker fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakanishi chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakanishi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakanishi advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakanishi lands an elbow.
Nakanishi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Walker down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker struggling a bit here.
Nakanishi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
Nakanishi in side control lands a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Nakanishi! That's hurt Walker! Will he recover? Nakanishi fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaku Nakanishi!
Gaku Nakanishi gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
HI 55: Land of the Giants
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakanishi is defended easily by Campion.#TD2#
Campion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakanishi's guard.
Nakanishi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakanishi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Campion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakanishi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakanishi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campion is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanishi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Nakanishi is pulling down on Campion's head. It's preventing any offense from Campion, at least for the moment.
Campion pushing down on Nakanishi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Campion trying to control from half guard but Nakanishi is working away.
Nakanishi wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well.
Campion wants to take a breather but Nakanishi is having none of it.
Nakanishi tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.
Campion is stalling here. Nakanishi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Campion seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nakanishi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Campion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Nakanishi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Nakanishi works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakanishi misses with a head shot.
Nakanishi content just to control the position here.
Campion tries to hold on but Nakanishi pushes him away.
Nakanishi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Campion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Campion wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campion takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Campion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakanishi working the ground and pound effectively.
Campion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nakanishi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakanishi wants to control but Campion is keeping him busy.
Campion wants to control but Nakanishi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakanishi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakanishi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakanishi slips a nice elbow through Campion's hands, connecting with Campion's forehead.#T4#
Nakanishi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nakanishi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campion defending well though.
Campion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakanishi is working away from the top position though.
Nakanishi drops an elbow to the side of Campion's head.
Campion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakanishi is working away from the top position though.
Nakanishi is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakanishi prevents Campion from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaku Nakanishi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakanishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakanishi tries for a takedown but Campion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakanishi defends it well.
Nakanishi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Campion counters with a shoot takedown. Nakanishi fights it but they end up in guard.
Campion looking to pass the guard.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakanishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion stopping the sweep attempt from Nakanishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakanishi is proving hard to escape from.
Campion throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakanishi can't keep his opponent in guard - Campion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Campion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Campion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Campion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Campion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakanishi tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakanishi is looking to control Campion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakanishi avoid being mounted?
Nakanishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campion.
Campion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campion working the head and body with strikes.
Campion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nakanishi!
Campion punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nakanishi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Campion cracks Nakanishi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Campion looking to finish Nakanishi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nakanishi!
Campion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nakanishi hang on?
Nakanishi taking shots to the head.
Campion fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Campion with a couple of short strikes.
Campion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campion wants to control the pace but Nakanishi is squirming around nicely.
Campion scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Campion breaks from Nakanishi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nakanishi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Nakanishi is working hard here to advance position.
Campion landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campion wants to control the pace but Nakanishi is squirming around nicely.
Nakanishi wants to hold on but Campion pushes him away.
Campion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Campion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campion scoring with strikes but Nakanishi is staying in there.
Campion lands a couple of good shots and Nakanishi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Michael Campion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Even with his hooks in, Campion manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Campion is looking for the choke from the back position but Nakanishi is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Campion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Campion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakanishi shoots in looking for a takedown. Campion tries to sprawl out of it but Nakanishi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakanishi shoots in looking for a takedown. Campion tries to sprawl out of it but Nakanishi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakanishi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaku Nakanishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Campion gets caught napping as Nakanishi dives in and scores a takedown. Campion manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Campion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakanishi defends well.
Campion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Nakanishi with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Campion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nakanishi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Campion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakanishi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakanishi is in close to Campion's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Campion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakanishi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nakanishi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nakanishi is putting a hurting on Campion here, landing some big shots from side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Campion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nakanishi is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Nakanishi.
Nakanishi is looking to take a break and control but Campion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Nakanishi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakanishi scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Campion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakanishi is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#
Campion is rocked!
Nakanishi is chipping away with strikes.
Campion is still in real trouble! Can Nakanishi finish him?
Campion is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakanishi scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Campion is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nakanishi can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaku Nakanishi!
Michael Campion spoke after the fight, saying 'Kudos mate...till we meet again.'.
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Event:
ISLAND FIGHTS 2
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Nakanishi shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakanishi is defended easily by Santos.
Nakanishi shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Nakanishi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Santos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakanishi.
Horacio Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaku Nakanishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanishi darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Nakanishi into the cage.
Santos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakanishi shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakanishi is defended easily by Santos.#T1#
Nakanishi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Nakanishi breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Nakanishi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nakanishi is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakanishi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nakanishi prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakanishi is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakanishi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakanishi thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
Nakanishi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Nakanishi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakanishi stops Santos from getting back to his feet.
Nakanishi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakanishi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakanishi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakanishi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakanishi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nakanishi prevents Santos from improving his position.
Nakanishi trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well.
Santos is staying active underneath Nakanishi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakanishi.
Nakanishi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Nakanishi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Nakanishi in his half guard.
Nakanishi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakanishi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakanishi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakanishi slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
Nakanishi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nakanishi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Nakanishi in his half guard.
Nakanishi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakanishi prevents Santos from improving his position.
Nakanishi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Nakanishi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakanishi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakanishi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santos tries to get out of the position.
Nakanishi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakanishi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is doing well to control the position and prevent Nakanishi from advancing to side control.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Nakanishi in his half guard.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Nakanishi in his half guard.
Nakanishi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakanishi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakanishi.
Nakanishi throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
Nakanishi works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaku Nakanishi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nakanishi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Nakanishi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nakanishi shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakanishi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos is looking to counter the offense by Nakanishi and move into the clinch.
Horacio Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaku Nakanishi.
Nakanishi fails with the takedown
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanishi goes for a double leg but Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santos continues to drive forward.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Nakanishi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakanishi shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Nakanishi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Nakanishi ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakanishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakanishi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakanishi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nakanishi fails to land the takedown.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakanishi manages to circle out of the way.
Nakanishi fails to land the takedown.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakanishi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakanishi.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakanishi manages to circle out of the way.
Nakanishi darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Nakanishi into the cage.
As Nakanishi tries to get set, Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakanishi manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakanishi manages to circle out of the way.
Nakanishi has a takedown stuffed.
Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nakanishi.
Nakanishi misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakanishi is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nakanishi misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
As Nakanishi tries to get set, Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakanishi manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakanishi gets slowly back to his feet.
As Nakanishi tries to get set, Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakanishi manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakanishi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakanishi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horacio Santos is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Nakanishi shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Nakanishi closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Nakanishi pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Nakanishi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakanishi closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Nakanishi pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakanishi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Santos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakanishi.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakanishi manages to circle out of the way.
Nakanishi shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Nakanishi feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Nakanishi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakanishi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakanishi won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Santos keeping full guard, as Nakanishi tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakanishi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakanishi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakanishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nakanishi prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
Nakanishi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakanishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nakanishi is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Nakanishi postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Nakanishi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakanishi postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Nakanishi with a nice head shot there.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakanishi on the ground.
Nakanishi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakanishi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Nakanishi throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gaku Nakanishi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakanishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakanishi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nakanishi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakanishi passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakanishi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakanishi lands a couple of good shots and Santos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakanishi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Nakanishi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3#
Nakanishi is punishing Santos with strikes - can he finish him?!
Nakanishi lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Santos.
Nakanishi missing with punches from the back.
Nakanishi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakanishi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Nakanishi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Santos hold on?
Santos wants to escape the position.
Santos has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nakanishi.
Nakanishi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Santos hold on?
Nakanishi is landing with strikes. Santos can't take much more of this.#T4#
Santos is covering up but some of the strikes from Nakanishi are getting through and doing damage.
Nakanishi landing with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos is trying to remain composed but Nakanishi is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Nakanishi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Nakanishi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nakanishi connects with a big shot to the side of Santos's head.
Nakanishi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ROC2#
Santos is rocked!
Santos is trapped and Nakanishi is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oh Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakanishi lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Santos hold on?!
Nakanishi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nakanishi is landing big shots and Santos is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaku Nakanishi!
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