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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Misoka misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Misoka throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Nakamura holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Misoka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Misoka is looking to land body kicks.
Misoka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamura swivels and escapes.
Nakamura is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Nakamura clinches up with Misoka and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Nakamura has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Misoka is trying to keep an underhook but Nakamura manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Misoka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Misoka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Misoka dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Misoka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakamura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Misoka wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Misoka connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Misoka wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Misoka throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Misoka.
Nakamura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - Misoka had a free shot at his head there.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Misoka's body. Misoka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Misoka throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Nakamura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nakamura lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Misoka is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Misoka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Nakamura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Misoka working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Misoka parries the strikes from Nakamura easily there. Nakamura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Misoka to escape.
Nakamura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nakamura in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Nakamura swings around for an armbar but Misoka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nakamura 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Nakamura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Misoka.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Nakamura pulls Misoka into guard.
Misoka is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamura has wrist control.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Misoka controlling him for the moment.
Misoka throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura controls Misoka momentarily but Misoka frees himself.
Misoka wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving. #T1#
Misoka lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura is adopting a defensive guard.
Misoka trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nakamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Misoka preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Misoka working some strikes from top position.
Misoka distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Misoka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura 's head.#SUB#
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Misoka defends easily.
Misoka tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Misoka trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Misoka throwing strikes from guard but Nakamura blocks nicely.
Misoka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Misoka trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misoka connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura trying to control the position here.
Akira Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Misoka postures up in Nakamura 's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Misoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Misoka throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Misoka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nakamura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Misoka to the mat. Misoka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Misoka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Misoka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakamura walks away with a smile on his face. Misoka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Misoka darts in looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets double underhooks and turns Misoka into the cage.
Akira Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Nakamura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Misoka's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Nakamura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Misoka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Misoka.
#TD#
Nakamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Misoka's half guard.
Misoka is looking to control Nakamura 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Misoka avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taru Misoka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nakamura 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Misoka fails with a takedown attempt.
Misoka throws a push kick but Nakamura slaps the foot to one side.
Misoka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into Misoka's guard.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Misoka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Nakamura stands and steps away. Misoka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Taru Misoka seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##TD#
Nakamura looking to score a takedown here. Misoka is defending well but Nakamura drives through and ends up in Misoka's guard.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Misoka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Misoka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura passes into half guard. #SUB#
Misoka is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura .
#T2##SUB2#
Misoka looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Misoka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakamura pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Misoka is trying to maintain the position but Nakamura is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Nakamura decides to return to a standing position.
Misoka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nakamura .
Misoka is letting Nakamura control him for a moment. #T4#
Misoka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakamura .
Misoka prevents Nakamura from moving into mount. #SU#
Nakamura has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Nakamura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Nakamura has hold of one of Misoka's legs. Misoka is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakamura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Nakamura stands up from Misoka's guard - Nakamura perhaps looking for a knockout.
Misoka tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into Misoka's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Nakamura !
In defeat, Taru Misoka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well, better luck next time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Slater looks for a takedown but Nakamura sprawls well.
Slater fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Slater.#CL2#
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamura 's elbow.
Slater tries to pull guard but Nakamura won't allow it.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Slater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Slater's ribcage. Slater let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamura avoiding damage.
Slater wants to break free but Nakamura has control.
#TD2#
Nakamura jumps guard and drags Slater to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Nakamura manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nakamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roscoe Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Slater keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slater makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slater is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nakamura wants a takedown.
Slater digs a right hand into Nakamura 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakamura 's gas tank.
Slater missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Nakamura as Slater shoots in.
Nakamura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slater swinging wildly here.
Nakamura slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nakamura sprawls and moves away.
Nakamura looks for a takedown but Slater sprawls well.
Nakamura looks winded!
Nakamura throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Nakamura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slater slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akira Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nakamura tries to clinch up.
Nakamura jabs Slater to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slater shoots for a takedown but Nakamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Nakamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slater is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura jumps guard but Slater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Nakamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nakamura to the mat! Nakamura manages to get full guard.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Slater stands up over Nakamura , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakamura throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SU#
Slater stands up and waves to Nakamura to follow him.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Nakamura forces Slater back against the cage and clinches.
Nakamura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nakamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Slater - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Slater manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Slater gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura . Nakamura maintains the clinch.
Akira Nakamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Slater working Nakamura over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura , looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Nakamura against the cage but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roscoe Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Slater counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slater. #BC#
Slater breaks the clinch.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt - Nakamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nakamura tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Nakamura sneaks out the side door and pushes Slater away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Slater really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slater goes for a double leg but Nakamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakamura continues to drive forward.
Slater gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nakamura .
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slater.
Slater fails with the takedown.
Nakamura connects with a body shot.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Slater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roscoe Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slater dives in and grabs Nakamura 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes down on Slater's head and hops out.#CL2#
Nakamura forces Slater back against the cage and clinches.
Nakamura has Slater pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Slater has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slater gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura , looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Nakamura against the cage but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakamura defends well and Slater ends up having to push Nakamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakamura scores with a leg kick.
Nakamura scores with a one two! Slater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Roscoe Slater has been cut.
Slater is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roscoe Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Akira Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nakamura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slater swivels and escapes.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura wants to counter the offense by Slater and move into the clinch position.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up with Slater, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes Slater against the cage but Slater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Slater closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Slater getting side control.#SUB#
Slater is trying to work for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakamura controlling the position for now.#T2#
Nakamura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slater's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slater's back!#ES#
Slater is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Nakamura with that takedown attempt.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura , looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Nakamura against the cage but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3##CL2#
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Slater misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Slater back into the cage.
Nakamura jumps guard but Slater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Slater has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slater after a bit of a struggle.
Slater landing knees to the body.
Slater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Nakamura fails to pull guard.
Slater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nakamura avoids it.
Nakamura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura has Slater pressed against the cage, preventing Slater from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roscoe Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akira Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slater tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Nakamura !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Espinoza back into the cage.
Espinoza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Nakamura rushes Espinoza and presses him up against the cage.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Nakamura 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Espinoza slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura .
#CL#
Espinoza darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Espinoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espinoza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakamura .
Espinoza stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura . Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Espinoza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rory Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Nakamura .#T1##CL2#
Nakamura forces Espinoza back against the cage and clinches.
Nakamura jumps guard but Espinoza stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Espinoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Espinoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Nakamura has Espinoza up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Nakamura is trying to drag Espinoza to the mat but Espinoza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Espinoza.
Nakamura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Nakamura decides to pull guard.
Nakamura pulls Espinoza in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Nakamura has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Espinoza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espinoza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Espinoza wants it to stay on the feet.
Espinoza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rory Espinoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Espinoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Espinoza sprawls well. Espinoza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Espinoza circles away.
Nakamura circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Nakamura has closed the distance and engaged Espinoza in a clinch.
Espinoza misses with a punch to the body.
Espinoza can't break the clinch.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Espinoza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Espinoza is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Espinoza throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura moves to clinch but Espinoza breaks away
and Espinoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Espinoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that.
Nakamura looks winded!
Espinoza is putting a hurting on Nakamura here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Nakamura dominated that round.
That's time! Espinoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Espinoza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura tries to clinch up but Espinoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Espinoza feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Espinoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamura somewhat.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Espinoza feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Espinoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Espinoza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Espinoza is looking to counter the offense by Nakamura and move into the clinch.
Rory Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Nakamura .
A looping hook to the body misses from Espinoza. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##CL#
Espinoza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakamura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Espinoza smiles and moves away.
Nakamura looks for a takedown but Espinoza sprawls well.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Nakamura scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Espinoza misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamura ! But no joy.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Espinoza throws a quick counter head kick but Nakamura was just out of range.
Rory Espinoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Espinoza forces Nakamura back against the cage and clinches.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Espinoza working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Espinoza feinted with a counter takedown.
Espinoza lunges at Nakamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakamura 's hand. #T3#
Espinoza lands a nice hook to Nakamura 's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Espinoza as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Espinoza. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Espinoza.
Espinoza attempts a counter takedown but Nakamura avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Espinoza pinned against the cage. Espinoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Espinoza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Espinoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Espinoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Espinoza defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Espinoza dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Espinoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura throws a counter combo.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Espinoza sprawls well. Espinoza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Nakamura pushes Espinoza up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Espinoza. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt. #CL#
Espinoza has managed to clinch.
Nakamura is trying to drag Espinoza to the mat but Espinoza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rory Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Nakamura .
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura jumps guard but Espinoza stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamura wants to take the fight to the mat but Espinoza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Espinoza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakamura .
Espinoza stalling the fight.
Nakamura has Espinoza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Espinoza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Espinoza tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Espinoza back against the cage.
Espinoza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Espinoza can't break the clinch.
Nakamura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Espinoza's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Nakamura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Espinoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Espinoza circles away.
Espinoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Espinoza stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura . Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Espinoza.
Nakamura goes for a double leg but Espinoza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Espinoza continues to drive forward.
Espinoza looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Good exchange - Espinoza coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamura darts in looking for a takedown but Espinoza gets double underhooks and turns Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura looks to clinch
and Espinoza counters with a head kick.
Espinoza misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Espinoza. Those never looked like landing.
Espinoza misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Nakamura clinches up with Espinoza and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakamura keeps control of Espinoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakamura goes for a takedown attempt but Espinoza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Espinoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akira Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espinoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Espinoza is avoiding it.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Espinoza.
Nakamura wants to counter with a clinch but Espinoza pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Espinoza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Espinoza 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Espinoza!
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