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Event: Striking Masters 19     
Date:   Apr 25, 2020
#R1#
Nagata throws a jab when Del Bosque was well out of range.
Nagata tries to score with a low kick but Del Bosque moves his leg out of the way.
Yuji Nagata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagata .
Del Bosque doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nagata slips a jab and a cross from Del Bosque.
Nagata connects with an inside leg kick.
Del Bosque lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Nagata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Bosque throws a counter combo.
Del Bosque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Nagata misses.
Del Bosque is looking for the big counter here.
Nagata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque checks the leg kick.
Nagata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Bosque unleashes a big counter combination but Nagata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Del Bosque moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Del Bosque slips a jab and a cross from Nagata .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagata misses with a shot to the body
and Del Bosque counters with a three punch combo that has Nagata backing up. Nagata nods at Del Bosque to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Nagata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Nagata .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Del Bosque checks a leg kick.
Nagata misses with a wild body shot.
Del Bosque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Del Bosque is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagata misses with a kick to the body.
Nagata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagata is looking to score with low kicks.
Del Bosque lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Del Bosque takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Del Bosque throws a head kick that Nagata semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Del Bosque lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Del Bosque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagata lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Nagata misses.
Nagata misses with a double jab.
Nagata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nagata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Del Bosque feints a jab promting Nagata to slip. Del Bosque then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagata slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from Nagata .
Nagata 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Del Bosque under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagata tries to clinch up but Del Bosque circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Bosque is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagata with a body shot.
Nagata cracks a nice hook into Del Bosque's ribs.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagata .
Nagata tries to clinch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque throws a counter combo.
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 Yuji Nagata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nagata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Bosque lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagata 's sensitive parts.
Nagata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagata .
Del Bosque swings for the body but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Nagata .
Del Bosque follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Del Bosque goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Bosque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata swings for the body but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Nagata takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata . #T1#
Del Bosque trying to stall but Nagata improves his position.
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Bosque taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Bosque.
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Nagata fails to land.
Nagata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Nagata 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
Del Bosque is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Del Bosque is struggling to control the position.
Nagata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Bosque.
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Del Bosque controls the action.
Nagata pushes Del Bosque back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nagata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Bosque backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagata .
Nagata tries to work over Del Bosque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagata tries to throw a body punch but Del Bosque avoids it by throwing Nagata back against the ropes. #BC2#
Del Bosque breaks from the clinch.
Del Bosque misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuji Nagata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Del Bosque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Del Bosque checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagata .
Del Bosque throws a head kick that misses.
Del Bosque keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Bosque takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagata .
Nagata connects with a leg kick. Del Bosque looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body punch from Nagata .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque throws a nice looking combination but Nagata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagata tries to clinch but Del Bosque is having none of it.
Del Bosque follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Del Bosque throws a combination that misses
and Nagata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Bosque lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Del Bosque throws a combination that misses
letting Nagata counter with a right hand.
Del Bosque lands with a good body shot.
Del Bosque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagata lands with a cross.
Yuji Nagata is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Del Bosque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagata misses with a body shot.
Nagata throws a lazy right hand but Del Bosque sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuji Nagata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagata swings for the body but Del Bosque moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagata misses the target.
Nagata throws a leg kick which misses Del Bosque's front leg but catches the back leg as Del Bosque tries to avoid it.
Nagata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nagata wants to clinch.
Del Bosque tried to score with a low kick but Nagata checks it.
Nagata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagata .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a wild body kick that Nagata sees coming a mile off.
Severo Del Bosque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagata jabs Del Bosque to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Del Bosque tries to keep at a distance but Nagata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nagata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuji Nagata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nagata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: Striking Masters 15     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
A jab from Niska misses.
Nagata misses with a low kick.
Niska wants to land a leg kick but Nagata is out of range.
A cross from Nagata lands.
Nagata slips under a jab.
Nagata tries a quick counter leg kick but Niska is wise to it.
Nagata throws a lazy right hand but Niska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Nagata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nagata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
Niska misses with a hook.
Niska wants to clinch up but Nagata keeps it at a distance.
Nagata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagata moves out of range as Niska strikes.
Nagata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Nagata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nagata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Niska can pounce on him.
Niska turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niska lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska digs a good hook to Nagata 's body.
Nagata lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagata misses with a lunging right hand
and Niska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Nagata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niska stuns Nagata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niska throws a sloppy head kick and Nagata moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niska moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nagata .
Niska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagata .
Nagata tries to clinch there but Niska circles away.
Nagata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Niska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Niska clinches up with Nagata and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Niska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagata thumps Niska with a low kick.#T2#
Niska tries to land a leg kick but Nagata saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Nagata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Niska blocks a leg kick.
Niska tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Niska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagata cracks Niska with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Nagata instigates a clinch.
Niska lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Niska breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Niska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niska throws a chopping leg kick but Nagata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Niska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niska. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagata checks a low kick from Niska.
Nagata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nagata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niska.
Niska tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nagata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagata can do to turn this around?
Niska wants to land a leg kick but Nagata is out of range.
Niska connects with a looping right hand.
Nagata tries to clinch but Niska moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Niska there.
Nagata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagata looks to land a left hand but Niska moved out of range nicely.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch but Niska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagata moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niska.
A left lands for Niska.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagata blocks the leg kick.
Niska is looking to chop away at Nagata 's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagata , right into the meat.
Niska throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagata .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagata checks a leg kick.
Niska misses with the combination. #T1#
Nagata misses with a body shot.
Nagata scores with a hook to the body. Niska takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niska misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Niska gets a clinch.
Niska working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Nagata fails to land.
Niska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagata is trying to maintain a safe position but Niska gets an underhook and turns Nagata into the ropes.
Nagata works on Niska's body with a couple of short punches.
Niska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Niska is trying to break free.
Nagata pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Nagata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Niska lands a nice uppercut.
Nagata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Niska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Nagata .
A head kick by Niska misses
letting Nagata counter with a right hand.
Nagata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nagata throws a looping overhand right but Niska ducks down to avoid it.
Nagata tries to clinch up.
Nagata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Niska throws out a leg kick but Nagata moves out of range and Niska only half commits.
Nagata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagata .
Niska throws a looping overhand right but Nagata ducks down to avoid it.
Nagata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juha Niska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nagata ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Niska throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagata looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
Niska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagata .
Nagata throws a body punch but Niska moves out of range. #CL#
Niska moves into the clinch.#BC#
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata staying out of range there.
Nagata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nagata .
Nagata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska is looking to clinch.
Niska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagata .
Niska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagata is out of range and Niska settles back down.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niska tries to clinch up.
Nagata feints a counter leg kick.
Nagata throws a hook to the side of Niska's head but Niska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagata , right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagata checks a leg kick.
Nagata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Niska scores with a leg kick.
Nagata tries to clinch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska throws an overhand right that lands on Nagata 's shoulder, as Nagata tries to avoid the shot.
Niska tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
Niska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagata can pounce on him.
Nagata connects with a solid leg kick.
Niska takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nagata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagata misses with a double jab.
Niska tried to counter with a leg kick but Nagata avoided it.
Niska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Niska is out of range and Nagata settles back down.
A cross from Nagata lands.#CL2#
Niska gets tackled into the ropes by Nagata . Nagata maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagata swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagata misses with a body punch. #T2#
Nagata blocks the elbow strike.
Nagata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagata tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niska swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata checks a leg kick.
Nagata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagata checks a leg kick.
Nagata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Niska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niska throws a hook but Nagata avoids it easily.
Niska tries to clinch up
and Nagata counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagata misses with a body shot.
Nagata dips to his left and cracks Niska with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuji Nagata really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Nagata ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Nagata digs a good hook to Niska's body.
Niska looks to throw the jab but Nagata is out of range.
Nagata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niska connects with a looping right hand.
Niska misses with a straight left.
Niska is looking to slow Nagata down with leg kicks.
Niska throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagata .
Niska throws a head kick that misses.
Niska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niska tried to score with a low kick but Nagata checks it.
Niska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska throws a low kick, looking for Nagata 's leg but Nagata calmly moves out of range.
Nagata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niska.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagata .
Niska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagata misses with a double jab.
Niska misses with a hook. Nagata ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nagata .
Nagata takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
Niska blocks a jab.
Niska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niska, as that shot connected.
Niska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagata can pounce on him.
Niska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagata 's hands.
Nagata throws an overhand right that lands on Niska's shoulder, as Niska tries to avoid the shot.
Nagata blocks a head kick by Niska.
Nagata scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nagata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagata lands a jab to Niska's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Niska tries to land a leg kick but Nagata saw it coming and moves away.
Niska punishes Nagata 's body with a nice straight punch.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Niska misses with a hook
and Nagata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagata .
Niska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagata .
Nagata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Niska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagata lands a head kick!
Nagata slips under a jab.
Niska moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagata .
Niska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niska missing with a left hand there. Nagata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niska throws a head kick that misses.
Nagata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niska.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska slips under a jab from Nagata .
Nagata connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niska paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yuji Nagata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Nagata takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Nagata working aggressively here.
Niska creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Niska tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Niska back against the ropes.
Niska misses with the head strike.
Nagata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagata lands a right hand.
Niska creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagata pushes Niska back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Niska can't break the clinch.
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niska swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagata misses with some punches.
Niska misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagata .
Niska throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Niska can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Nagata tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska tries a body shot but Nagata blocks it.
Nagata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Nagata misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nagata working aggressively here.
Niska tries to break free but Nagata pushes him back against the ropes.
Nagata tries to stall but Niska uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nagata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niska.
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Niska controls the action.
Nagata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Niska is keeping busy.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Nagata has Niska pressed against the ropes, preventing Niska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Niska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niska misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Niska - that landed with a thud.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Niska letting Nagata take a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuji Nagata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: Striking Masters 11     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Nagata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been informed that Watt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watt.
Nagata moves in looking to clinch but Watt pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Watt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagata doesn't seem phased though.
Nagata throws a leg kick which misses Watt's front leg but catches the back leg as Watt tries to avoid it.
Watt connects with a jab.
Watt misses the body punch
and Nagata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watt throws a wild body kick that Nagata sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Watt. That snapped Nagata 's head back.
Nagata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagata throws a jab when Watt was well out of range.
Nagata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watt.
Nagata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagata wants to clinch up but Watt keeps it at a distance.
Nagata avoids the head kick by Watt.
A good leg kick by Nagata .
Watt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watt. #T1#
A shot to the body from Nagata misses #CL2#
and Watt counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watt.
Watt connects with a right hand. Nagata shakes it off.
Nagata loads up on a big right hand but Watt slips the punch.
Nagata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watt moves away.
Nagata cracks Watt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Watt.
Nagata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watt manages to avoid it.
Nagata misses with a low kick.
Nagata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagata misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagata slips a jab from Watt.
A little feinted left hand from Nagata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Watt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagata throws a hook but Watt avoids it easily.
Nagata misses with a leg kick.
Watt scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagata wants to land a leg kick but Watt is out of range. #T2#
Watt throws a one two combo.
Nagata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watt.
Nagata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagata scores with a leg kick.
Nagata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagata lands a jab to the nose.
Watt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagata lands an overhand right.
Watt loads up on a big right hand but Nagata slips the punch.
Watt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagata connects with a nice looking jab.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Watt counter with a right hand. #CL#
Nagata closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagata has Watt pressed against the ropes, preventing Watt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nagata swings wildly with an uppercut but Watt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagata lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Watt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Watt throws a series of punches but Nagata avoids them all with ease.
As Watt looks to move away, Nagata throws a big counter combo but Watt just gets out of the way.
Watt throws a head kick but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata tries to score with a low kick but Watt moves his leg out of the way.
Watt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Watt misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagata .
Nice defenses there by Watt.
Nagata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagata is looking to clinch.
Nagata missing with a left hand there. Watt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watt wants to counter with a clinch but Nagata pushes him away.
Nagata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watt misses with a wild body shot.
Nagata throws a nice looking combination but Watt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Nagata tenderised Watt's leg. Watt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scott Watt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watt missing with a left hand there. Nagata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagata slips a jab from Watt.
Watt throws a combination that misses
and Nagata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nagata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watt staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Nagata .
Nagata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagata .
Nagata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watt.
Yuji Nagata is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watt misses with a two punch combination.
Nagata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watt throws a push kick but Nagata slaps the foot to one side.
Nagata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagata . #T2#
Nagata misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Watt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yuji Nagata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagata feints a jab promting Watt to slip. Nagata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Watt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
A punch combination from Watt misses.
Nagata lands a really nice looking cross but Watt seems unphased.
Watt misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Watt.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch but Watt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watt misses with the combination.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch but Watt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagata throws a body shot but no joy.
Watt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagata .
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagata . Watt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Watt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nagata takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watt staying out of range there.
Nagata scores with a one two! Watt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nagata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuji Nagata dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nagata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagata wants to slow Watt down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagata looks to throw the jab but Watt is out of range.
Watt throws a lazy right hand but Nagata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagata was well out of range. Poor timing from Watt.
Nagata throws a leg kick but Watt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watt. Nagata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagata tests Watt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nagata cracks Watt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Watt misses with a series of wild punches.
Watt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watt throws a low kick, looking for Nagata 's leg but Nagata calmly moves out of range.
Watt takes a swing at Nagata 's ribcage but misses.
Nagata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watt lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagata off the ropes and back into range.
Watt circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nagata lands a jab.
Nagata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watt throws a series of punches but Nagata avoids them all with ease.
As Watt backs away, Nagata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watt. Nagata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagata misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Watt misses with a double jab
and Nagata counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagata misses with a low kick as Watt jumps back.
Watt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Watt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watt throws a series of punches but Nagata avoids them all with ease.
Nagata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watt throws a hook to the side of Nagata 's head but Nagata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagata 's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Watt is rocked!
Watt swinging wildly here.
Nagata seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Watt is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagata finish him?
Watt lands a slapping body shot.
Watt seems to have recovered his senses.
Watt misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Watt.
Watt takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuji Nagata .
Well Nagata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: Striking Masters 9     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Nagata misses with a wild body shot.
Rram takes a swing at Nagata 's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Nagata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.
Rram misses the jab.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Nagata tried to counter with a leg kick but Rram avoided it.
Rram scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Rram rushes Nagata and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagata tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nagata controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata prevents a body shot from Rram.
Nagata misses with the head strike.
Nagata prevents a body shot from Rram. #T1#
Rram stalling in the clinch but Nagata improves position.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Rram blocking some punches.
Rram misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata stalling in the clinch.
Nagata misses with the head strike.
Rram is trying to stall.
Nagata throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
I was talking to Nagata 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nagata misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Nagata .
Nagata taking a breather.
Rram scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rram - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Rram holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rram.
Rram working aggressively here.
Rram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rram lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Rram looking to throw knees to the head but Nagata is blocking nicely.
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagata .
Nagata blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Rram gets through Nagata 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagata blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nagata misses with a double jab.
Rram feints and then cracks Nagata 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagata down.
Rram misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rram is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nagata .#CUT#
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
Nagata moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagata throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rram to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rram as he connects with a hook.
Rram tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nagata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Rram is predictable there
and Nagata counters with a nice body shot.
Rram takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Rram missing with a left hand there. Nagata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Nagata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram moves in looking to clinch but Nagata pushes him off.
Nagata half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - Nagata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram misses the jab.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagata just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nagata .
Rram thows a leg kick but Nagata checks it
and Nagata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Rram.
Rram connects with a crisp jab.
Nagata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram tries to clinch but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata digs a good body shot into Rram's ribs.
Nagata throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagata misses the target.
Nagata defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram misses with a body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Nagata went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagata throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Nagata scores with a leg kick.
Nagata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagata misses the target.
Rram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Rram gets a clinch.
Rram misses with the head strike.
Nagata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rrams head.
Rram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Rram.
Nagata pushes Rram back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rram.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Rram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuji Nagata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nosyaj Rram's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nagata swats away the attempt to clinch by Rram.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagata moves away.
Rram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rram blocks a jab.
Rram lands a slapping body shot.
Rram connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram slips a jab from Nagata .
Nagata looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Nagata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rram tries to clinch up.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nagata eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagata .#T1#
Rram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rram!
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rram really felt that one!
Rram throws a front kick that sends Nagata stumbling back into the ropes.
Nagata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagata .
Nagata was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nagata throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Rram swings widly with a right hand
and Nagata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagata . #CL2#
Rram closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rram tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Rram back against the ropes.
Nagata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Nagata .
Rram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nagata up against the ropes.
Nagata throws a head punch that misses.
Rram misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rram - that landed with a thud.
Nagata presses Rram against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagata tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Nagata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rram has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nosyaj Rram made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: AKT .5     
Date:   Dec 26, 2019
#R1#
Nazaryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagata .
Nazaryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagata throws a right and a left that Nazaryan avoids nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan lands with a good body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Nagata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagata to score with a decent uppercut.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagata finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Nagata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan lands with a nice combination. Nagata backs away looking to recover.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagata blocks the body kick.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Nagata misses.
Nagata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nagata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagata lands a nice looking body shot.
Nazaryan lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
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!
Nagata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nagata rather than just go for the knockout.
Nazaryan throws a combination that misses
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Nagata counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Nazaryan goes down! Nagata rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Nazaryan is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagata .
Nagata seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nazaryan needs to keep his hands up - Nagata had a free shot at his head there.
Nazaryan walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Nazaryan is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yuji Nagata !
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 03, 2019
#R1#
Destroyer scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Nagata does it's job there.
Destroyer misses with the combination.
Nagata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Destroyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nagata 's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nagata 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Destroyer tries to score with a low kick but Nagata moves his leg out of the way.
Destroyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Destroyer moves out of range as Nagata strikes.
Destroyer slips under a jab from Nagata .#TD#
Nagata tries to sprawl but Destroyer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Nagata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Destroyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nagata is not content to let Destroyer control the position.#T1#
Destroyer is nestled in close to Nagata , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nagata tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.
Destroyer trying to control from half guard but Nagata is working away.
Destroyer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagata keeps working.
Nagata tries to get to full guard but Destroyer has control of the leg.
Nagata won't allow Destroyer to pass to mount. #SUB#
Destroyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Destroyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Destroyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagata 's head. #SUB#
Destroyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nagata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Destroyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagata defending well though.
Nagata is trying to get back to full guard.
Destroyer trying to control from half guard but Nagata is working away. #SUB#
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura but Nagata is defending well. #T3#
Destroyer is nestled in close to Nagata , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Destroyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nagata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Destroyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Destroyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Destroyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nagata sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Nagata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Destroyer throwing shots but Nagata is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nagata has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Destroyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Destroyer.
Destroyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagata defending well though.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but Nagata defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chicken Destroyer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Destroyer throws a head kick but Nagata moves out of range.
Destroyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Destroyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nagata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagata blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Nagata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Destroyer.
Destroyer slips under a jab.
Destroyer defending well as Nagata loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer throws a body kick that misses.
Destroyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagata can do to turn this around?
Nagata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagata misses with a few strikes there.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Destroyer with a poor takedown
and Destroyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Destroyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagata doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Nagata throws a one two combo.
Destroyer misses with a hook. Nagata ducked under it nicely.
Nagata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagata takes a swing at Destroyer's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagata is just out of range.
Nagata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Destroyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nagata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chicken Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagata throws an overhand right that lands on Destroyer's shoulder, as Destroyer tries to avoid the shot.
Nagata takes a swing at Destroyer's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagata .
Nagata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Destroyer thows a leg kick but Nagata checks it
letting Nagata counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagata , as that shot connected.
Nagata swats away the attempt to clinch by Destroyer.
Nagata throws out a counter right but Destroyer avoids it with no problem.
Destroyer swings widly with a right hand
and Nagata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Nagata misses its intended target.
Destroyer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Destroyer cracks Nagata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagata looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
Nagata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Nagata blocks the low kick.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagata was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagata misses with a looping left.
A nice combination there by Destroyer.
Nagata lands with an overhand left.
Nagata staying out of range there.
Nagata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Destroyer with a body shot.
Destroyer slips under a jab from Nagata .
Destroyer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Destroyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Destroyer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Good exchange - Nagata coming out on top.
Nagata throws a jab when Destroyer was well out of range.
Destroyer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Destroyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagata misses with an uppercut.
Nagata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Destroyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Destroyer is looking to land body kicks.
Nagata throws out a powerful jab.
Destroyer digs a good hook to Nagata 's body.
Destroyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagata counters with a nice body shot.
Destroyer works Nagata 's body with a nice hook.
Nagata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Destroyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
Nagata leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Destroyer lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Nagata working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Nagata .
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Destroyer fails to land.
Destroyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Destroyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destroyer working aggressively here.
Destroyer missing with knees to the body.
Destroyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagata walks away with a smile on his face. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Destroyer misses with a head kick.
Destroyer lands with a nice combination. Nagata backs away looking to recover.
Destroyer is looking to wear down Nagata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nagata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nagata misses the shot to the body.
Yuji Nagata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yuji Nagata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
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!
#R3#
Nagata misses with a series of wild punches.
Destroyer tries to counter with a takedown but Nagata is quick to defend against it.
Destroyer scores with a jab. Nagata acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yuji Nagata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagata moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Destroyer finds it's way through Nagata 's defenses.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagata circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Nagata .
Chicken Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagata misses with a straight left. #CL#
Destroyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer misses with the head strike. #T1#
Destroyer trying to land knees to the body.
Destroyer has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
Destroyer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nagata pushes Destroyer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Nagata .
Destroyer trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Destroyer misses with some punches.
Nagata digs a right hand underneath Destroyer's ribcage. Destroyer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nagata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from Nagata .
Nagata lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Nagata .
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Nagata on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Nagata .
Destroyer misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
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!
Nagata lands a hook that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
Destroyer lands an uppercut.
Destroyer tries to pull guard but Nagata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Destroyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagata tries a body shot but Destroyer blocks it.
Destroyer can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Destroyer misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Destroyer trying to land knees to the body.
Nagata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagata misses with some punches.
Nagata managing to block the knees to the body from Destroyer.
Nagata lands with a left to the head.
Destroyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Destroyer has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
Nagata blocks a body shot from Destroyer.
A short left from Nagata . #T3#
Destroyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.
Nagata tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Nagata back against the cage.
Destroyer misses with some punches.
Destroyer working aggressively here.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Nagata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nagata .
Nagata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yuji Nagata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Destroyer tries to work over Nagata 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Destroyer lands a shoulder strike.
Destroyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagata avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Destroyer jumps guard.
Nagata seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Destroyer is looking to sweep but instead, Nagata has passed into half guard. #T4#
Destroyer wants to sweep but Nagata has passed to side control!
Destroyer 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer wants to control but Nagata postures up.
Destroyer trying to remain calm as Nagata controls from the top position.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep.
Chicken Destroyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here as Nagata stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuji Nagata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagata 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 27, 2019
#R1##CL#
Nagata instigates a clinch.
Yanagamichi looks winded!
Nagata lands a shot to the body.
Nagata digs a right hand underneath Yanagamichi's ribcage. Yanagamichi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nagata landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sakuma Yanagamichi has been cut.
A short right from Nagata .
A nice left hand lands by Nagata .
Good body shot from Nagata .
A short right from Nagata on the inside.
Nagata connects with a knee to the head.
Nagata lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Nagata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nagata moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nagata .
Nagata cracks Yanagamichi with a nice body shot.
Nagata lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagata lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yanagamichi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nagata works on Yanagamichi's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Nagata 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagata lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Nagata moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Yanagamichi takes a shot to the head.
Nagata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#
Yanagamichi is rocked!
Nagata lands with a right to the head.
Yanagamichi is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagata finish him?
Nagata dips a shoulder and cracks Yanagamichi with a mighty uppercut! Yanagamichi falls back against the cage and Nagata unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yanagamichi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nagata screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: BCS 8     
Date:   Nov 15, 2019
#R1#
Nagata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good lands a jab.
Good throws a lazy head kick
and Nagata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagata swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Nagata has Good up against the cage in a clinch.
Good struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagata controls his hands. #BC#
Nagata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagata checks a low kick from Good.
Nagata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Nagata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagata pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagata misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Nagata - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Good misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Good fails to land.
Nagata lands with a right to the head.
Good tries to work over Nagata 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Good.
A knee to the head by Nagata .
Good takes a shot to the head.
Nagata digs a right hand into Good's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Good's gas tank.
Nagata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Nagata - that landed with a thud.
Nagata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Good fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nagata misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Good! But no joy.
Good throws a chopping leg kick but Nagata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagata throws a lazy right hand but Good sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Nagata clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Good pushes Nagata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagata prevents a body shot from Good.
Nagata tries to land knees in the clinch but Good avoids the damage to the body.
Nagata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagata lands with a light punch inside.
Good struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagata controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Good.
Nagata lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Good is rocked!
Nagata scores with a shot to the side of Good's head.
Good is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagata finish him?
Nagata digs a right hand into Good's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Good's gas tank.
Nagata looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nagata has Good pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Good is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Nagata - that's hurt Good badly! Oh, another knee lands and Good is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Good doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: BCS 5     
Date:   Oct 18, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Poohs gets tackled into the cage by Nagata . Nagata maintains the clinch.
Poohs tries for a takedown but Nagata manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Poohs breaks the clinch.
Poohs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Nagata has Poohs up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagata has Poohs pressed against the cage.
Poohs can't get the takedown.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Nagata breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Poohs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poohs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nagata .
Poohs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagata circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrad Poohs. 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.
Poohs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poohs. #CL2#
Nagata clinches.
Nagata lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Poohs is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poohs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Poohs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poohs walks into a stiff left hand from Nagata .
Poohs tries for a takedown but Nagata circles away easily
and Nagata counters with a nice body shot.
Nagata 's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nagata 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nagata falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Poohs counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Poohs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nagata is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nagata has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Poohs keeping moving, preventing Nagata from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Poohs looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nagata has picked Poohs up and slammed him! Poohs can't keep hold of the triangle and Nagata manages to pass to side control!
Poohs manages to get back to half guard.
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!#SUB#
Poohs looking for submissions off his back.
Nagata not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Nagata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poohs tries to get to full guard but Nagata has control of the leg.
Nagata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poohs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Poohs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poohs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagata . #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Poohs looking for submissions off his back.
Nagata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagata is trying to control. Poohs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuji Nagata dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nagata misses with a low kick as Poohs jumps back.
Poohs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nagata fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Nagata closes the distance and clinches.
Poohs is trying to break the clinch but Nagata is controlling him.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nagata 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poohs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagata with a jab.
Poohs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagata avoids it really well and circles away.
Nagata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata looks to land a left hand but Poohs moved out of range nicely.
Poohs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Poohs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nagata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Conrad Poohs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Poohs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nagata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Poohs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nagata struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Poohs is trying to get an arm triangle but Nagata is defending well. #SUB#
Poohs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nagata is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagata wants to control but Poohs postures up.
Nagata wants to get back to his feet but Poohs drags him back down.
Poohs working away.#SUB#
Poohs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nagata has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poohs but great work by Nagata .#SU2#
Nagata decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poohs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poohs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagata .
Poohs feinted with a counter takedown.
Nagata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yuji Nagata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch but Poohs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagata throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Poohs counters with a shoot takedown. Nagata fights it but they end up in guard.
Nagata is wriggling around but Poohs manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Poohs seems to be working for a kimura but Nagata defends the submission attempt.
Nagata works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Poohs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nagata is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poohs, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Nagata stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL2#
Poohs gets tackled into the cage by Nagata . Nagata maintains the clinch.
Nagata tries to throw a body punch but Poohs avoids it by throwing Nagata back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
Nagata pushes Poohs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Nagata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagata landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Nagata breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nagata moves into the clinch.#BC#
Poohs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata tries to clinch but Poohs moves out of range.
Nagata tries to clinch there but Poohs circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuji Nagata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nagata works Poohs's body with a nice hook.
Yuji Nagata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poohs shoots and misses
and Nagata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poohs circles away quickly and effectively.
Poohs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nagata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poohs shoots in but no luck this time.
Nagata doesn't manage to clinch there - Poohs circles away.
Poohs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nagata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poohs manages to avoid it.
Poohs feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poohs shoots and misses
and Poohs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrad Poohs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poohs circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Poohs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Poohs won't allow Nagata to sweep him here. #SUB#
Poohs has gone for a leg lock! Nagata slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poohs's guard.#REVB#
Nagata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Nagata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Poohs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nagata avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Poohs working for a triangle but Nagata defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
Poohs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagata defends well.
Conrad Poohs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagata trying to control the position from guard on top but Poohs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Poohs looking for a guillotine here but Nagata defends easily.
Nagata trying to control but Poohs is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yuji Nagata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuji Nagata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nagata winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: BCS 4     
Date:   Oct 04, 2019
#R1#
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagata wants to clinch.#TD2#
Nagata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Agnarsson sprawls well initially but Nagata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Agnarsson keeping control of the position.
Nagata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson trying to hold on to Nagata 's head to control him but Nagata postures up.
Nagata prevents Agnarsson from improving his position.#T1#
Agnarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Agnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Agnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Nagata is very close to passing his half guard.
Agnarsson is controlling Nagata 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Agnarsson is pressing down on Nagata 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Agnarsson is trying to keep Nagata in close.
Agnarsson keeping moving, preventing Nagata from controlling successfully.
Agnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nagata moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.#CL2#
Nagata has Agnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Agnarsson.
Nagata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagata misses with some punches.
Agnarsson looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Nagata .
Agnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.#T3#
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Agnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagata 's elbow.
Agnarsson lands a body shot.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Nagata .
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson is leaning against Nagata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Agnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagata .
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Agnarsson controls the action.
Nagata throws a punch but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Still in the clinch, Nagata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Agnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Agnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Agnarsson fails to land.
Nagata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agnarsson or not.
Agnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Agnarsson. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagata lands with a left to the head.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
A shot in the inside from Agnarsson. #BC#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata throws a leg kick but Agnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Nagata clinches up with Agnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Agnarsson's face.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagata controls his hands.
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 Arnar Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nagata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Agnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagata 's calf.#CL2#
Nagata drives through and clinches with Agnarsson against the cage.
Nagata avoiding damage as Agnarsson throws knees to the body.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
With the fighters up against the cage, Nagata throws an elbow but misses.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Agnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagata s head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Nagata on the inside.
Nagata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Nagata is controlling him.
Agnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nagata or not.
Nagata 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agnarssons head. #T1#
Nagata prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nagata fails to land.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagata controls his hands.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Nagata blocks it.
Nagata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nagata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Agnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Nagata is controlling him.
Agnarsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Yuji Nagata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Agnarsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Agnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Agnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Agnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Nagata off balance momentarily.
Agnarsson fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Nagata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nagata slips a jab and a cross from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagata wants to clinch up but Agnarsson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nagata has closed the distance and engaged Agnarsson in a clinch.
Nagata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Agnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Agnarsson digs a right hand underneath Nagata 's ribcage. Nagata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Agnarsson. #T3##BC#
Agnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Agnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagata .
Nagata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Agnarsson. Agnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Nagata .
Nagata misses with a leg kick
and Agnarsson counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Nagata misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agnarsson. Nagata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagata blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Nagata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nagata looking to throw knees to the head but Agnarsson is blocking nicely.
Nagata 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Nagata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agnarsson working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Agnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Nagata is controlling him.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagata controls his hands.
Agnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agnarsson tries to work over Nagata 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Agnarsson controls the action.
Nagata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nagata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
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!
Nagata gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson presses Nagata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nagata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Agnarsson avoids it.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagata 's elbow.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nagata pushes Agnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arnar Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nagata defending well as Agnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Agnarsson jabs Nagata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nagata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson tries to land a front kick but Nagata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Agnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Agnarsson throws a right hand that Nagata ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagata also avoids with ease.
Yuji Nagata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Agnarsson tries a knee to the head but Nagata blocks it.
Agnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Nagata misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata . #T1#
Nagata lands an uppercut.
Agnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagata lands with a right to the head.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Agnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Agnarsson tries to work over Nagata 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Agnarsson letting Nagata take a breather here.
Nagata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Agnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nagata gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuji Nagata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
Nagata lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agnarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Agnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Agnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Agnarsson.
Nagata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Agnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagata .
A left hand lands to the body for Agnarsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nagata as Agnarsson tries to tie him up.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Nagata blocks it. #T3#
Nagata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagata scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nagata or not.
A shot in the inside from Nagata .
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Agnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Nagata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Agnarsson tries to work over Nagata 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnar Agnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Nagata prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagata controls his hands.
Good body shot from Agnarsson. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Nagata .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agnarsson.
Nagata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagata lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Agnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagata doesn't manage to clinch there - Agnarsson circles away.
Agnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagata misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Agnarsson tenderised Nagata 's leg. Nagata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnar Agnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agnarsson, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnar Agnarsson!

Arnar Agnarsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Nagata misses with a right hand
and Fietsora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fietsora scores with a kick to the body.
Fietsora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Fietsora has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses.
Fietsora managing to block the knees to the body from Nagata .
Fietsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fietsora has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
Nagata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagata misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata scores with a shoulder strike.
Fietsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata . #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Nagata fails to land.
Fietsora misses with some punches.
Nagata blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Fietsora working aggressively here.
Fietsora tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Fietsora back against the cage.
Fietsora can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Nagata lands a nice uppercut.
Nagata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fietsora.
Nagata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagata blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagata .
Fietsora scores with a shot to the side of Nagata 's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fietsora.
Fietsora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagata 's elbow.
Fietsora tries a body shot but Nagata blocks it. #T2#
Nagata struggles to land a body shot inside as Fietsora controls his hands.
Nagata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fietsora lands with a right to the head.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagata digs a right hand into Fietsora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fietsora's gas tank.
Nagata prevents a body shot from Fietsora.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Fietsora.
Fietsora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fietsoras head.
Fietsora lands with a left to the head.
Fietsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
Nagata swings wildly with an uppercut but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagata avoids a wild elbow strike from Fietsora.
Nagata blocks an uppercut.
Nagata takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Fietsora can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Fietsora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fietsora lands a shoulder strike.
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Fietsora controls the action.
Fietsora prevents a body shot from Nagata .
Nagata swings wildly with an uppercut but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fietsora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fietsora misses with the head strike.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fietsora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fietsora effectively controlling the action here.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagata misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fietsora.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Fietsora.
Fietsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fietsora. #CUT#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagata takes a shot to the head.
Fietsora tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Fietsora.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Fietsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses.
Fietsora lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Fietsora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Fietsora. That's going to slow Nagata down. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fietsora moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fietsora.
Fietsora tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fietsora lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Nagata .
Fietsora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fietsora.
Nagata tries to throw a body punch but Fietsora avoids it by throwing Nagata back against the cage.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Fietsora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagata can do to turn this around?
Fietsora can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fietsora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagata .
Nagata prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Fietsora has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nagata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulus Fietsora. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nagata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fietsora backwards.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Fietsora.
Nagata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagata crunches a lovely knee into Fietsora's ribcage.
Fietsora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fietsora.
Good body shot from Nagata .
Fietsora trying to stall but Nagata improves his position.
Fietsora misses with some punches.
Nagata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Fietsora.
Nagata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Fietsora goes for a takedown attempt but Nagata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nagata lands a jab to Fietsora's midsection.
Fietsora throws a lazy head kick
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Nagata throws a body punch but Fietsora moves out of range.
It looked like Fietsora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fietsora throws a head kick that misses
and Nagata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nagata looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range.
Nagata throws a body shot but no joy.
Fietsora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fietsora's hands.
Nagata keeps the fight on the outside.
Fietsora just misses with a punch to the body.
Fietsora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Fietsora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fietsora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagata .
Nice shot lands for Fietsora.
Fietsora scores with a nice head shot.
Fietsora is looking to clinch but Nagata is avoiding it.
Nagata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fietsora.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagata misses the target.
Fietsora wants to clinch
and Nagata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fietsora is looking to clinch.
Fietsora looks to land a combination but Nagata avoids it well.
Fietsora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fietsora tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nagata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yuji Nagata seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Nagata lands a nice shot that snaps Fietsora's head back.
Fietsora tries to clinch there but Nagata circles away.
Fietsora throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fietsora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fietsora has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
Fietsora drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nagata swats away the attempt to clinch by Fietsora.
Nagata blocks a head kick by Fietsora.
Nagata swats away the attempt to clinch by Fietsora.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagata ! But no joy.
Romulus Fietsora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fietsora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagata throws a big shot that misses.
Fietsora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nagata s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuji Nagata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fietsora tries to clinch but Nagata moves away
and Nagata counters with a stiff right hand.
Fietsora misses with a jab to the body
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab.
Fietsora throws a sloppy head kick and Nagata moves out of range easily.
Fietsora lands with a shot to the body.
Fietsora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fietsora connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagata misses with a shot to the body
and Fietsora counters with a three punch combo that has Nagata backing up. Nagata nods at Fietsora to acknowledge the strikes.
Fietsora lands a leg kick that knocks Nagata off balance momentarily.
Fietsora moves to clinch but Nagata breaks away
and Nagata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fietsora misses with a body kick.
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!
Nagata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fietsora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fietsora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Fietsora wants to clinch.
Fietsora misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fietsora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Fietsora misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagata ! But no joy.#CL#
Fietsora clinches with his opponent.
Fietsora lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land.
Fietsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
Nagata tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Nagata is looking to control Fietsora's arms but Fietsora gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagata has his back to the cage.
Nagata 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagata misses with the head strike.
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Fietsora pushes Nagata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagata misses with a punch to the body.
Fietsora lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fietsora as Nagata tries to tie him up.
Romulus Fietsora has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Fietsora. #T3#
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora lands with a left to the head.
Fietsora has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nagata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fietsora scores with a shoulder strike.
Fietsora throws an elbow that misses.
Fietsora blocks an uppercut.
Nagata swings wildly with an uppercut but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Nagata .
Fietsora lands a nice uppercut.
Fietsora lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagata wants to stall.
Nagata has Fietsora pushed against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Nagata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fietsora is looking to clinch.
Fietsora doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagata circles away.
Fietsora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fietsora misses with a low kick as Nagata jumps back.
A big left from Nagata misses.
Fietsora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fietsora tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagata throws out a counter right but Fietsora avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Nagata tenderised Fietsora's leg. Fietsora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fietsora closes the distance but Nagata moves to the side
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Fietsora showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fietsora has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Fietsora!

A victorious Romulus Fietsora thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ABW 194 Meat Boy - Smith III     
Date:   Jan 29, 2019
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagata lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pspic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pspic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nagata wants to slow Pspic down by chopping away at his legs.
Pspic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagata counters with a left to the body.
Petro Pspic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nagata .
Pspic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Nagata .
Pspic looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagata is just out of range.
Nagata misses the jab.
Pspic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagata lands a nice hook to Pspic's body. Pspic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pspic misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Pspic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pspic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagata moves away.
Nagata avoids the head kick by Pspic. #CL2#
Nagata clinches up with Pspic and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Pspic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.
Pspic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nagata throws an elbow but misses.
Nagata working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Nagata fails to land.
Pspic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.
Pspic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagata tries to throw a body punch but Pspic avoids it by throwing Nagata back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
Nagata lands a body shot. #BC2#
Nagata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pspic tries a head kick but it misses.
Pspic looks to land a combination but Nagata avoids it well.
Nagata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagata avoids the head kick by Pspic. #CL2#
Nagata takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagata throws a punch but it's blocked by Pspic.
Nagata avoiding damage as Pspic throws knees to the body.
Nagata works on Pspic's body with a couple of short punches.
Nagata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pspic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pspic working aggressively here.
Nagata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagata scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagata scores with a hook to the body.
Nagata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nagata .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagata .
A short right from Pspic.
Pspic tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagata avoids the damage to the body.
Nagata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pspic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.
Nagata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pspic backwards.
Pspic tries a body shot but Nagata blocks it.
Nagata lands a left hand.
Pspic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nagata obliges.
Pspic is breathing heavily.
Pspic working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagata avoiding damage as Pspic throws knees to the body.
Nagata digs a right hand underneath Pspic's ribcage. Pspic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nagata missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Nagata managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
Pspic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagata .
Nagata utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nagata digs a right hand underneath Pspic's ribcage. Pspic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagata .
Nagata comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Nagata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata connects with a solid leg kick.
Pspic blocks a jab.
Pspic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pspic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pspic takes a swing at Nagata 's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pspic misses the target.
Nagata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pspic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nagata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagata scores with a head kick. Pspic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pspic takes one to the side of the head.
Pspic moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagata lands with a slapping head kick.
Pspic blocks a leg kick.
Pspic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pspic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagata scores with a hook to the body. Pspic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A right-left combo lands from Nagata .
Pspic tries a head kick but it misses.
Pspic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pspic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagata feints a counter leg kick.
Pspic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pspic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nagata misses with a head kick.
Nagata avoids the body shot from Pspic.
Pspic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuji Nagata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nagata lands with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pspic - that will leave a mark!
Nagata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pspic manages to avoid it.
Nagata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pspic. That one must have hurt.
Pspic throws a series of punches but Nagata moves out of range.
Pspic looks to throw a body kick
and Nagata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pspic lands a head kick. Nagata smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
Pspic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nagata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pspic. Pspic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagata .
Pspic misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Pspic misses.
Nagata has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yuji Nagata seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Nagata moves into the clinch.
Pspic misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pspic.
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Pspic. #T1#
Nagata lands an uppercut.
Pspic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagata works on Pspic's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagata managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
Nagata is working Pspic over against the cage.
Nagata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagata lands a right hand.
Nagata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagata dodges an elbow strike from Pspic.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Nagata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Pspic.
Pspic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Nagata misses.
Nagata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pspic blocks a jab.
As Nagata looks to move away, Pspic throws a big counter combo but Nagata just gets out of the way.#T2#
Nagata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pspic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pspic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pspic throws a leg kick
and Nagata counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagata misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - Pspic scores with a four punch combination!
Petro Pspic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagata connects with a solid leg kick.
Pspic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nagata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagata blocks a head kick by Pspic.
Pspic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pspic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagata throws a leg kick
and Pspic counters with a series of strikes. Nagata will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pspic throws a head kick but Nagata moves out of range. #CL2#
Nagata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nagata lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nagata obliges.
Nagata misses with a body punch.
Nagata pushes Pspic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nagata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pspic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.
Pspic blocks an elbow strike from Nagata .
Pspic misses with a knee strike.
Nagata lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagata scores with a hook to the body.
Pspic misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata is trying to stall.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagata scores with a shot to the side of Pspic's head.
Nagata avoiding damage as Pspic throws knees to the body.
Nagata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagata looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagata managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
Nagata doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Nagata creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagata presses Pspic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Nagata pushes Pspic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pspic's elbow.
Yuji Nagata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pspic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nagata .
Nagata misses with an elbow strike.
Pspic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Pspic.
Pspic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nagata .
Nagata is struggling to control the position.
Pspic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagata misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagata lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Nagata presses Pspic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nagata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nagata lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuji Nagata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nagata cracks a nice hook into Pspic's ribs.
A combination from Nagata does no damage.
Nagata throws a one two combo.
Nagata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Nagata closes the distance and clinches.
Nagata missing with knees to the body.
Nagata throws a punch but it's blocked by Pspic.
Pspic trying to land knees to the body.
Nagata struggles to land a body shot inside as Pspic controls his hands.
Pspic avoiding damage as Nagata throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
Pspic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pspic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pspic.
Pspic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.
Nagata avoiding damage as Pspic throws knees to the body.
Nagata scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pspic can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Pspic throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Nagata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pspic swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagata takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pspic scores a nice knee to the body.
Pspic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Pspic controls the action.
Pspic tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagata avoids the damage to the body.
Nagata misses with a body punch.
Pspic takes a shot to the head.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pspic blocking some punches.
Nagata tries a body shot but Pspic blocks it.
Nagata stalling in the clinch but Pspic improves position.
Pspic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagata pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nagata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pspic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.
Pspic swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nagata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagata scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
Nagata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nagata .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagata lands with a light punch inside.
Nagata lands a shot to the body.
Nagata lands a left hand.
Nagata 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pspic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagata .
Pspic misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata digs a right hand into Pspic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pspic's gas tank.
Nagata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pspic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Nagata pushes Pspic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pspic blocks a body shot from Nagata .
Pspic misses with a body punch.
Nagata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pspic backwards.
Nagata comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nagata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pspic avoids it.
A short uppercut from Nagata .
A left hand lands to the body for Nagata .
Yuji Nagata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nagata comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pspic misses with some punches.
A short left from Nagata .
Pspic tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Pspic back against the cage.
A short right from Pspic.
Nagata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pspic backwards.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagata lands with a left to the head.
Pspic looking to throw knees to the head but Nagata is blocking nicely.
Pspic misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Nagata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pspic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nagata avoids it.
Nagata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pspic fails to land.
Nagata lands with a short shot to the head.
Pspic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata struggles to land a body shot inside as Pspic controls his hands.
Nagata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pspic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Nagata .
Pspic lands a right hand.
Nagata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pspic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pspic dodges an elbow strike from Nagata .
Petro Pspic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pspic misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuji Nagata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: EFA 82 Trucks vs De Silva     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
McCarthy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagata looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
McCarthy misses the jab.
McCarthy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Nagata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
Nagata lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
McCarthy scores with a nice strike.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagata dodges the punch combination from McCarthy. #CL#
Nagata moves into range and clinches up with McCarthy.#T1#
Nagata pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCarthy is trying to stall.
Nagata is looking to control McCarthy's arms but McCarthy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagata has his back to the cage.
Nagata pushes off an throws an elbow but McCarthy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCarthy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Nagata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
McCarthy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nagata is keeping busy.#T2#
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nagata will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCarthy up against the cage.
Nagata seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nagata just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCarthy's brow.
Nagata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy throws a hook but Nagata blocks it.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagata counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Nagata throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a jab.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Nagata saw that one coming.
Nagata throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagata .#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCarthy.
Nagata misses the jab.
Nagata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Nagata seems unphased.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagata throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagata misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nagata walks into a jab.
Nagata slips under a jab.
Nagata appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Nagata misses with a straight left.
Nagata connects with a leg kick. McCarthy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nagata walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagata .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Nagata .
Nagata throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
Nagata misses with a hook
and McCarthy counters with a nice leg kick.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nagata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCarthy. McCarthy obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagata misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCarthy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCarthy lands a right hook to the body.
McCarthy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCarthy throws a hook but Nagata blocks it.
Nagata throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy scores with a jab.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
Nagata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Nagata throws a sloppy head kick
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
McCarthy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Nagata .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagata keeps McCarthy at a distance using the push kick.
Nagata misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy takes one on the button.
McCarthy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Nagata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Nagata is rocked!
McCarthy feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Nagata collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cormac McCarthy!
Our winner, Cormac McCarthy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EFA 74 Lancaster vs Nixon     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Franco misses with a takedown attempt
and Nagata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franco shoots and misses
and Nagata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Nagata feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Franco sprawling to the canvas! Franco rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nagata finish him?! #ROC#
Franco is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tiago Franco has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco wants to clinch
and Nagata counters with a big right hand! Oh Franco is in trouble here! Nagata follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: EFA 58 Kerr vs Legatius     
Date:   May 02, 2018
#R1#
Hoppe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoppe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Nagata finds it's way through Hoppe's defenses. #TD2#
Hoppe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoppe showed some decent athleticism there.
Hoppe trying to mount his opponent but Nagata defends it.
Nagata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nagata tries to get out of the position.
Hoppe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoppe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nagata !
Nagata is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hoppe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Hoppe dominating with strikes here.
Hoppe controlling his opponent.
Hoppe working Nagata over with strikes here.
Hoppe looking to control but Nagata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoppe controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoppe lands with some strikes.
Nagata tries to reverse the position but Hoppe maintains control.
Hoppe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hoppe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hoppe landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoppe cracks Nagata with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T2#
Hoppe raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#
Nagata is rocked!
Hoppe cracks Nagata with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: EFA: 44 Mcfly vs Lopez     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Nagata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've been told by Bohi's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bohi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bohi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagata wants to clinch.
Nagata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi connects with a single shot there.
Nagata misses with a straight left.
Dakota Bohi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bohi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagata counters with an inside leg kick.
Bohi misses with an uppercut.
Bohi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bohi lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagata 's head.
Nagata closes the distance but Bohi moves to the side
and Bohi counters with a two punch combo.
We've been informed that Nagata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nagata lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nagata missing with a left hand there. Bohi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bohi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagata misses with an uppercut
and Bohi counters with a low kick, right behind Nagata 's knee. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bohi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagata is able to avoid easily.
Bohi misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bohi.
Nagata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bohi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bohi connects with a leg kick. Nagata looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nagata misses with a looping right.
Nagata avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Bohi connects with a nice looking jab.
Bohi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagata throws a counter combo.#CL#
Bohi gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bohi.
Bohi tries to work over Nagata 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
Bohi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagata .
Nagata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Bohi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
Nagata 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bohi working aggressively here. #T4#
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Bohi.
Nagata throws an elbow that misses.
Bohi misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bohi.
Bohi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagata struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohi controls his hands.
Bohi throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bohi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Bohi.
Nagata throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagata lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nagata fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Bohi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bohi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagata throws a shot to the body.
Bohi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagata can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Bohi. Nagata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bohi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bohi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagata connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi dips to his left and cracks Nagata with an uppercut!
Bohi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagata throws out the jab.
Nagata throws out a leg kick but Bohi moves out of range and Nagata only half commits.
Bohi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A punch combination from Nagata misses.
Bohi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagata slips a straight right by Bohi.
Nagata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bohi is out of range.
Bohi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagata throws a nice looking combination but Bohi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bohi throws a front kick aimed at Nagata 's knee but Nagata avoids it well.
Bohi staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Bohi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagata missing with a left hand there. Bohi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bohi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Bohi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagata looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohi is just out of range.
Nagata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bohi throws a hook to the side of Nagata 's head but Nagata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bohi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bohi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bohi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nagata will feel that in the morning.
Bohi tries to clinch but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bohi with a body shot.#T3#
Bohi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagata takes one to the chin there.
Nagata moves out of range of the leg kick from Bohi.
Nagata tries to bum rush Bohi with a series of wild strikes but Bohi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagata looks to land a right hand but Bohi moved out of range.
Nagata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bohi scores with a nice head shot.
Bohi throws an off balance right hand
and Bohi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bohi!
Bohi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagata finds it's way round the side to connect with Bohi's head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagata throws a looping overhand right but Bohi ducks down to avoid it.
Bohi jabs Nagata right on the nose. Nagata blinks but takes it well.
Bohi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagata 's hands.#ROC#
Nagata is rocked!
BOOM! Bohi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nagata . Nagata tries to recover but Bohi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nagata lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Bohi!
A victorious Dakota Bohi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EFA 36 Farmery vs Raske     
Date:   Mar 11, 2018
#R1#
Nagata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pappalardo. #CL2#
Pappalardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pappalardo lands a shot to the body.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagata lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Nagata .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagata .
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
A short left from Nagata .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagata lands with a right to the head.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Nagata 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nagata leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Nagata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pappalardo has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Pappalardo has Nagata pressed against the cage, preventing Nagata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Nagata throws an elbow but it misses.
Nagata throws a head punch that misses.
Nagata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Nagata stalling against the cage.
Nagata throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagata pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nagata working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Nagata takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Pappalardo. #T2#
Nagata 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pappalardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pappalardo.
Nagata lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands with a left to the head.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Nagata trying to control the position but instead, Pappalardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nagata into the cage.
Nagata tries to land knees in the clinch but Pappalardo avoids the damage to the body.
Pappalardo misses with the head strike. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Nagata .
Pappalardo dodges an elbow strike from Nagata .
Nagata stalling the fight.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Nagata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappalardo is trying to stall.
Nagata lands a left hand.
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Nagata .
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nagata obliges.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagata 's elbow.
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land. #T4#
Nagata misses with some punches.
Nagata swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Nagata lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Nagata lands a nice uppercut.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Nagata breaks from the clinch.
Pappalardo tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Pappalardo moves into the clinch.
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 Yuji Nagata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nagata gets tackled into the cage by Pappalardo. Pappalardo maintains the clinch.
Nagata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagata scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Pappalardo is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Pappalardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagata finish him?
Nagata lands with a right to the head.
Nagata tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Nagata throws a big uppercut that drops Pappalardo! More strikes from Nagata and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pappalardo lies dazed against the cage as Nagata celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: EFA 27 Gomi vs Zimmerman     
Date:   Feb 18, 2018
#R1#
Crap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagata counters with a thumping low kick.
Nagata scores with a hook to the body. Crap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crap blocks a jab.
Crap falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crap moves away.
Crap feints a jab promting Nagata to slip. Crap then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagata slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nagata throws a wild body kick that Crap sees coming a mile off.
Nagata misses the shot to the body.
Crap misses with a combination
and Nagata counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Nagata 's head coaches at LOD The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crap throws a series of punches but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata defending well as Crap loads up on a big left hand.
Crap misses with a leg kick
letting Nagata counter with a right hand.
Crap throws a combination that misses
and Nagata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagata counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Nagata takes a swing at Crap's ribcage but misses.
As Nagata backs off Crap throws a huge counter combo but Nagata manages to avoid it all.
Crap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Nagata counters with a nice right hand that sends Crap toppling to the canvas! Crap scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nagata finish him?!#ROC#
Crap is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Eye Crap has been cut.
Nagata pounces like a tiger and cracks Crap with a vicious hook! Crap is down but not out! Nagata follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: EFA 16 Clark vs Skywalker     
Date:   Jan 24, 2018
#R1#
Nagata misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petmalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Petmalu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagata misses with an uppercut.
Nagata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab from Nagata misses.
Petmalu moves in looking to clinch but Nagata pushes him off.
Nagata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Nagata as Petmalu shoots in.#T1#
Petmalu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petmalu blocks the body kick.
Petmalu walks into a straight right hand from Nagata .
Petmalu throws a head kick that misses
and Nagata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petmalu tries to clinch but Nagata moves away
letting Nagata counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Petmalu is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Nagata ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Petmalu clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: EFA 6 Camara vs Bjj     
Date:   Dec 25, 2017
#R1#
Doumbe slips a straight right by Nagata .
Doumbe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagata counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Cedric Doumbe has been cut.
Doumbe misses with an uppercut. Nagata saw that one coming.
Nagata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doumbe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Doumbe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doumbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagata was well out of range. Poor timing from Doumbe.
A little jabbing left from Nagata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doumbe throws a leg kick
and Nagata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doumbe throws an off balance right hand
and Doumbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doumbe throws a leg kick but Nagata checks it.
Nagata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doumbe. Nagata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Nagata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe swings widly with a right hand
and Nagata counters with a stiff right hand.
Doumbe misses with a low kick.
Doumbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagata throws the left hand but Doumbe avoids the punch easily.
Nagata scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Doumbe misses with a leg kick
and Nagata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doumbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Nagata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doumbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagata was well out of range. Poor timing from Doumbe.
Nice body punch from Nagata .
Doumbe is breathing heavily.
Doumbe throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doumbe blocks a jab.
Nagata drops Doumbe with a naaaaasty hook - Doumbe is in real trouble here! Nagata dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuji Nagata !

 

Event: EFA 2 Robbins vs Wood     
Date:   Dec 03, 2017
#R1#
Micheli moves to clinch but Nagata breaks away
and Nagata counters with a stiff right hand.
Micheli wants to clinch but Nagata slips to the side
and Nagata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Franco Micheli has been cut.
Micheli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Franco Micheli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Micheli's hands.
Nagata is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Nagata gets tackled into the cage by Micheli. Micheli maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Nagata manages to break the clinch.
Nagata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Micheli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Micheli really is a fat lump.
Nagata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Nagata .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Micheli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Micheli wants to stall.
Nagata throws an elbow that misses.
Micheli trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Micheli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nagata scores with a shoulder strike.
Micheli misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Nagata manages to break the clinch.
Micheli tries to clinch but Nagata moves out of range.
Micheli tries to clinch there but Nagata circles away.
Micheli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagata has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Micheli tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
Micheli moves in looking to clinch but Nagata pushes him off.
Micheli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Micheli wants to clinch
and Nagata counters with a nice body shot.
Micheli tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Micheli instigates a clinch.
Micheli taking a breather. #T2##BC2#
Nagata manages to break the clinch.
Micheli tries to clinch but Nagata moves away
and Nagata counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Micheli has managed to clinch.
Nagata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Micheli misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Nagata 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Micheli tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagata works the jab nicely.
Micheli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Micheli closes the distance but Nagata moves to the side
and Nagata counters with a stiff right hand.
Micheli closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab.
Micheli wants to clinch up but Nagata keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Micheli closes the distance but Nagata moves to the side
and Nagata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nagata swats away the attempt to clinch by Micheli.
Micheli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Micheli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Micheli looks to clinch
and Nagata counters with a nice body shot.
Micheli moves in looking to clinch but Nagata pushes him off.
Micheli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagata swats away the attempt to clinch by Micheli.
Micheli tries to clinch up
and Nagata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Nagata swats away the attempt to clinch by Micheli.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Micheli tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
Micheli tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
Micheli fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Micheli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Micheli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Nagata , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Micheli tries to counter by clinching up but Nagata breaks away and moves out of range.
Micheli moves in looking to clinch but Nagata pushes him off.#KD2#
Nagata feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Micheli sprawling to the canvas! Micheli rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nagata finish him?! #ROC2#
Micheli is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuji Nagata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Micheli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nagata misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Nagata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Micheli doesn't seem phased though.
Yuji Nagata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Nagata .
Nagata keeps the fight on the outside.
Micheli wants to clinch.
Nagata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Micheli closes the distance but Nagata moves to the side
and Nagata counters with a nice uppercut.
Micheli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nagata 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.
Nagata swats away the attempt to clinch by Micheli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Micheli looks to clinch
letting Nagata counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Franco Micheli's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Micheli clinches up against the cage.
Micheli connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nagata 's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Micheli tries a knee to the head but Nagata blocks it.
Nagata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Nagata 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Micheli wants to clinch up but Nagata keeps it at a distance.
Nagata lands a jab to the head.
Micheli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Micheli doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagata circles away.
Nagata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Micheli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagata clobbers Micheli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Micheli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Micheli wants to clinch
and Micheli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Micheli tries to clinch up.
Micheli closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Micheli is looking to clinch but Nagata is avoiding it.
Nagata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Micheli manages to avoid it.
Micheli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Micheli wants to clinch but Nagata slips to the side
and Nagata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Micheli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Micheli looks to clinch
and Micheli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Micheli tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Micheli doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagata circles away.
Nagata swats away the attempt to clinch by Micheli.
Micheli fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Nagata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Micheli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagata moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Nagata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagata throws out a counter right but Micheli avoids it with no problem.
Micheli tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
Micheli tries to clinch up
letting Nagata counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Franco Micheli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Micheli takes one to the side of the head.
Micheli moves forwards but Nagata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Micheli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Micheli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Nagata .
Nagata lands an elbow just above Micheli 's eye.
Micheli tries a knee to the head but Nagata blocks it.
Micheli taking a breather.
Nagata gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Franco Micheli's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#BC2#
Nagata manages to break the clinch.
Nagata circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Micheli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Micheli seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Micheli tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Nagata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagata thuds a left hand into Micheli's body.#KD2#
Nagata sends Micheli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nagata is motioning to the referee to let Micheli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Franco Micheli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuji Nagata !

 

 
 
 
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