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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Brick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brick in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nakamura struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Brick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakamura regains half guard.
Nakamura flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brick controlling the pace. #SUB#
Brick seems to be working for a kimura but Nakamura defends the submission attempt.
Brick wants to stand up but Nakamura is controlling the position.
#T1#
Brick throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nakamura trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brick in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakamura looks for a takedown but Brick sprawls well.
Brick swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.#TD#
Brick fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakamura to the ground. Brick is now in Nakamura's guard.
Brick won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brick controls the pace.#SUB2#
Nakamura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brick defends it easily.
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brick wanted to stand there but Nakamura had control of the position.
Brick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Nakamura looking to control but Brick passes into half guard.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Brick keeps him under control.
Brick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nakamura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brick's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Nakamura go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riker Brick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nakamura tries to clinch but Brick is having none of it. #TD#
Brick gets a double leg takedown into Nakamura's guard.#ES2#
Nakamura is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brick presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Brick has clasped his hands together around Nakamura's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura is trying to improve his position.
Brick staying calm.#SUB#
Brick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nakamura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Check out the look on Brick's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Brick just content to control the position.
Nakamura tries to bench press Brick off him but Brick keeps the position.
Nakamura is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brick controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Brick tries for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
Brick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brick landing a few strikes.
Nakamura struggling a bit here.#T3#
Brick lands a few punches from side control.
Nakamura regains half guard.
Nakamura trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Brick seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brick pinned against the cage. Brick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Brick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Brick sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Nakamura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.#T4#
Brick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brick stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brick tries to move to full mount but Nakamura actually manages to regain half guard.
Brick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura wants to improve his position but Brick is controlling well.
Brick wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riker Brick dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Brick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nakamura!
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brick in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is being controlled here.
Nakamura wants to control but Brick postures up.
Brick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brick tries to stand but Nakamura is controlling his head. #SUB#
Brick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakamura is looking to reverse the position.
Nakamura prevents Brick from improving position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakamura is trying to buck Brick off.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brick off and has taken his back!
Brick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Nakamura doesn't have the hooks in and Brick manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Nakamura working for a triangle but Brick defends it easily.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Nakamura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brick defends it easily.#T3#
Brick wants to stand and escape but instead Nakamura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Brick is looking to sweep but instead, Nakamura has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brick tries to get out of the position.
Brick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard. #REVR##T4#
Brick passes Nakamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brick controlling the action here.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Brick has control of the leg.
Brick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brick working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riker Brick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brick 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riker Brick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Fukunishi closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Fukunishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Fukunishi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fukunishi trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fukunishi easily slips into full mount!
Fukunishi content just to control the position here.
Nakamura wants to hold on but Fukunishi pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukunishi controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fukunishi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nakamura turns into him and now he's in Fukunishi's guard.
#T1#
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Fukunishi keeps moving.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Fukunishi 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.
Fukunishi keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fukunishi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fukunishi keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fukunishi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Fukunishi keeps moving.
Fukunishi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nakamura manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Fukunishi is trying to maintain the position but Nakamura is very close to passing his half guard.
Fukunishi is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Fukunishi trying to control here.
Fukunishi is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Fukunishi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakamura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Fukunishi working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fukunishi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nakamura keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fukunishi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fukunishi working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Fukunishi dominated that round.
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#
Fukunishi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fukunishi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Fukunishi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Fukunishi getting side control.#ROC#
Nakamura is rocked!
Fukunishi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nakamura is still in real trouble! Can Fukunishi finish him?
Fukunishi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hideki Fukunishi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fukunishi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nakamura!
Fukunishi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fukunishi drops a big elbow. That's hurt Nakamura! More shots from Fukunishi and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideki Fukunishi!
Post fight, Hideki Fukunishi stared into the camera and said 'どうも ! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Schultz throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
#TD2#
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Nakamura stands up from Schultz's guard - Nakamura perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ryuji Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nakamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schultz sprawls well initially but Nakamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Nakamura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Nakamura is very close to passing his half guard.
Schultz won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakamura is stalling here. Schultz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nakamura seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schultz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nakamura is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Schultz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nakamura to his feet.
Nakamura throws a nice head kick!
#T3##TD2#
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura wants to stand but Schultz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schultz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Schultz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schultz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schultz gets back to half guard.#T4#
Schultz is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schultz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakamura's back!
Schultz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nakamura doesn't escape.
Nakamura is trying to get back to his feet but Schultz has full control of the position and if anything, Nakamura has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Schultz really is a fat lump.
Schultz has the hooks in. Nakamura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Nakamura do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryuji Nakamura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Schultz shoots in and gets a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Schultz stays in close to Nakamura's body and controls the position.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Nakamura stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nakamura jumps guard and drags Schultz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
#T1#
Nakamura wants to stand up but Schultz is controlling him.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz throwing strikes from guard but Nakamura blocks nicely. #SU#
Schultz stands up from Nakamura's guard - Schultz perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Nakamura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Nakamura working away.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakamura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Schultz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schultz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Schultz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A leg kick checked by Schultz.#CL2#
Nakamura has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Schultz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schultz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but instead Schultz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Nakamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom.
#SU#
Schultz gets to his feet. Nakamura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Nakamura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schultz on his heels. He'll look to pass Schultz's guard now, I'm sure.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryuji Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nakamura thuds his shin into the meat of Schultz's side.#TD2#
Nakamura gets a takedown into half guard.
Schultz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakamura's back!#SUB#
Schultz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nakamura is defending well though. Schultz let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What can Nakamura do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nakamura tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Nakamura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
What can Nakamura do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ryuji Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Schultz working for the choke.
Nakamura is trying to stand back up.
Schultz biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Schultz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nakamura knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nakamura for a finish.
Schultz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura wants to escape the position.
Schultz avoiding Nakamura 's attempts to control his hands.
Schultz trying to control.#SUB#
Schultz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Schultz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nakamura breaks Schultz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses. Schultz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakamura's guard. Nice move by Schultz!#REVR#
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Nakamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there. #SU#
Schultz stands up from Nakamura's guard - Schultz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schultz, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Schultz pulls guard.
Zackary Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryuji Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Schultz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryuji Nakamura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Nakamura tries to keep at a distance but Petersen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petersen misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Nakamura jumps guard and drags Petersen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen tries to stand but Nakamura is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Nakamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakamura manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Nakamura's guard.
Petersen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petersen is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamura has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nakamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura pulls Petersen in to control the position.
Petersen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nakamura controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself. #T1#
Petersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petersen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petersen postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Petersen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Petersen stands and steps away. Nakamura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.#T2##SUB2#
Nakamura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petersen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petersen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Petersen distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Petersen 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.
Petersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB#
Petersen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nakamura dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Petersen is proving hard to escape from.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Petersen distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SU#
Petersen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Petersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petersen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakamura counters with a left to the body.
Ryuji Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Petersen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petersen lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Petersen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Nakamura has locked up a guillotine! Nakamura's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Petersen is holding on here and Nakamura must be using up a lot of energy. Petersen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Nakamura gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryuji Nakamura!
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