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Event:
GPG: 50
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Changg punishes Nakayama's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakayama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Changg keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakayama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakayama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakayama wants to clinch.#CL#
Nakayama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Changg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakayama.
Changg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nakayama 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.
Nakayama working aggressively here.
Nakayama tries to throw a body punch but Changg avoids it by throwing Nakayama back against the cage.
Changg swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakayama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Changg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Changg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Nakayama has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Changg has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nakayama stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Changg with a knee to the head.
Changg blocking some punches.
Changg prevents a body shot from Nakayama.
Knees in the clinch landing for Changg.
Nakayama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakayama tries to throw a body punch but Changg avoids it by throwing Nakayama back against the cage.
A short right from Changg on the inside. #T2#
Changg presses Nakayama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Changg blocking some punches.
Nakayama throws a punch but it's blocked by Changg.
Changg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakayama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Changg lands an elbow that stopped Nakayama in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Changg throws a head punch that misses.
Changg lands a nice elbow.
Nakayama throws an elbow but it misses.
Nakayama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakayama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Changg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakayama backwards. #T3#
Nakayama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nakayama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Changg pulls guard.
Nakayama preventing the sweep.
Changg seems keen to control Nakayama's posture.
Nakayama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Changg controlling the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Changg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Changg looking for a sweep. Not yet Changg, not yet.
Nakayama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Changg keeping moving, preventing Nakayama from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Changg misses with a head kick.
It looked like Nakayama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Changg misses with a straight right.
Changg throws a head kick but Nakayama moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Changg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakayama.
Nakayama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sloppy strikes from Nakayama. Those never looked like landing.
Changg flicks out a counter leg kick but Nakayama steps away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Nakayama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Changg avoiding damage as Nakayama throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Changg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Nakayama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Nakayama clinches up against the cage.
Nakayama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Changg gets control of Nakayama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Changg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Changg is adopting a defensive guard.
Nakayama wants to get up but he can't break Changg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nakayama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakayama advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Changg wants to control but Nakayama postures up.
Changg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakayama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
What's Changg going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Nakayama taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Changg is not content to let Nakayama control the position.
Changg is looking for a sweep.
Nakayama looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Changg is avoiding damage well.
Changg holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nakayama working the ground and pound from side control.
Nakayama controls the position from side control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Changg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakayama off and has taken his back!
Changg is riding his opponent, not letting Nakayama buck him off.
Nakayama is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Changg is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nakayama can't escape the position.
Changg slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Changg keeps control of the position as Nakayama tries to break free.
Nakayama is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Changg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nakayama wants to escape the position.
Nakayama trying to control the hands but Changg breaks the grip.
Changg biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nakayama tries to escape but Changg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Changg is trying to stick to Nakayama's back but Nakayama is turning into Changg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Changg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nakayama.
Changg pulls Nakayama in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Nakayama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Changg wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pedro Changg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Nakayama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nakayama clinches.
Nakayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Changg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakayama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Changg scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Changg.
Changg lands a nice knee to the body.
Changg prevents a body shot from Nakayama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakayama lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Changg has been cut.
Changg lands with a short shot to the head.
Changg lands an elbow inside.
Changg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Changg pushes Nakayama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Changg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nakayama to keep the fight standing.
Nakayama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Changg is keeping busy.
Changg blocks a body shot from Nakayama.
Changg prevents a body shot from Nakayama.
Changg lands a shoulder strike.
Nakayama misses with a punch to the body.
Nakayama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Changg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Changg.
Nakayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakayama tries to throw a body punch but Changg avoids it by throwing Nakayama back against the cage. #T2#
Nakayama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nakayama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Changg is defending well for now.
Nakayama avoiding damage as Changg throws knees to the body.
Changg avoiding damage as Nakayama throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Changg.
Changg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Changg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Changg avoiding damage as Nakayama throws knees to the body.
Changg avoids the elbow strike from Nakayama, against the cage.
Changg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Changg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakayama backwards.
Nakayama has a couple of punches blocked by Changg.
Changg digs a right hand into Nakayama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakayama's gas tank.
Nakayama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nakayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakayama tries to stall but Changg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nakayama can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Nakayama tries to land knees in the clinch but Changg avoids the damage to the body.
Nakayama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Changg managing to block the knees to the body from Nakayama.
Nakayama misses with some punches.
Nakayama taking a breather.
Changg tries a body shot but Nakayama blocks it.
Yoshihiro Nakayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Changg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nakayama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nakayama tries to land knees in the clinch but Changg avoids the damage to the body.
Changg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakayama backwards.
Changg digs a right hand underneath Nakayama's ribcage. Nakayama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakayama tries a body shot but Changg blocks it.
Nakayama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Changg.
Nakayama misses with a body punch.
Nakayama pushes Changg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakayama is trying to stall.
Nakayama throws an elbow but it misses.
Nakayama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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 Yoshihiro Nakayama.
Well Changg 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Changg!
Pedro Changg took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SyFi 52
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Allu cracks a nice hook into Nakayama's ribs.
Allu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Nakayama is looking to clinch but Allu is avoiding it.
Nakayama wants to clinch.
Nakayama darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Allu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Allu.
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.
Allu trying to control but Nakayama is working from the bottom.
Allu postures up.
Nakayama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakayama wants to sweep but no luck.
Allu with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Allu with a nice head shot there.
Nakayama is trying to control the position but Allu postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakayama wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Allu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allu is working Nakayama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Allu landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakayama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Allu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Nakayama is rocked!
Allu passes Nakayama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakayama is still in real trouble! Can Allu finish him?
Allu lands a big elbow - Nakayama is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Allu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Allu!
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Event:
SyFi 42
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Borrego ducks under a wild hook from Nakayama.
Nakayama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Borrego connects with a body shot that sends Nakayama's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Borrego.
Nakayama misses with a two punch combination.
Borrego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Nakayama closes the distance and clinches.
Borrego pushes Nakayama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borrego managing to block the knees to the body from Nakayama.
Nakayama tries a body shot but Borrego blocks it.
Borrego takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borrego.
Borrego has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Borrego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakayama missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borrego.
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!
Nakayama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borrego.
A short left from Borrego. #BC#
Borrego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakayama is looking to clinch but Borrego is avoiding it.
Borrego is looking to counter the offense by Nakayama and move into the clinch.
Nakayama tries to clinch up but Borrego circles away and keeps his distance.
Borrego scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Nakayama is rocked!#T1#
Nakayama wants to clinch
and Borrego counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Nakayama out cold! What a finish! Borrego is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Borrego!
A relieved looking Mark Borrego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WeInSyd 6
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Nakayama drives through and clinches with Bolt against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nakayama.
Nakayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bolt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakayama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nakayama pushes Bolt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolt tries to throw a body punch but Nakayama avoids it by throwing Bolt back against the cage.
Nakayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolt's elbow.
Nakayama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bolt up against the cage.
Bolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Nakayama.
Nakayama misses with the head strike.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Nakayama manages to get underhooks.
Yoshihiro Nakayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Bolt.
Nakayama just leaning against Bolt, taking a breather. #T1#
Nakayama effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Bolt pulls guard. #SU#
Nakayama stands up from Bolt's guard - Nakayama perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've been told by Nakayama's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Nakayama instigates a clinch.
Nakayama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nakayama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakayama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolt avoids it.
Bolt can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nakayama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakayama throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolt. #T2#
Nakayama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakayama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakayama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Nakayama manages to break the clinch.
Nakayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nakayama is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bolt looks winded!
Nakayama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Bolt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakayama is trying to defend but Bolt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Nakayama landing rabbit punches to the side of Bolt's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Nakayama trying to control here.
Nakayama is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nakayama wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Nakayama is not content to let Bolt control the position.
Nakayama has hold of Bolt's hands but Bolt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakayama keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakayama is trying to stand.
Nakayama wants to control but Bolt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakayama taking some punishment here, with Bolt in his half guard.
Nakayama is trying to stand back up but Bolt is controlling him
Bolt lands strikes from half guard.
Nakayama wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
Nakayama regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Bolt postures up in Nakayama's guard and throws a big left but Nakayama blocks it.
Bolt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolt postures up in Nakayama's guard and throws a big left but Nakayama blocks it.
Nakayama wants to sweep here but Bolt controlling him for the moment.
Nakayama keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakayama wants to get back to his feet but Bolt is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yoshihiro Nakayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Nakayama moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakayama controlling the action here for a moment.
Nakayama missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Nakayama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nakayama lands a front kick.
Nakayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakayama works Bolt's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Nakayama drops Bolt with a beautiful combination! Bolt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nakayama is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Bolt is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Brock Bolt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nakayama.
Bolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakayama finish him?
Nakayama scores with a kick to the body.
Bolt seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Nakayama closes the distance and pushes Bolt back into the cage.
Nakayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakayama misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Nakayama breaks the clinch.
Yoshihiro Nakayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakayama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolt at a distance.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
Nakayama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Are you kidding me?! Nakayama ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bolt clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshihiro Nakayama!
Yoshihiro Nakayama very nearly forgot to thank Blue Moon amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
SyFi 25
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Morrison tries to clinch up but Nakayama circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakayama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrison is looking to clinch but Nakayama is avoiding it.
Nakayama keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Nakayama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nakayama lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakayama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakayama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Nakayama decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morrison lands with a shot to the body.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakayama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrison wants to clinch.#T1##TD2#
Nakayama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morrison's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakayama working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakayama connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakayama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakayama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakayama stops Morrison from standing up. #SU2#
Nakayama gets to his feet. Morrison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Nakayama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakayama showed some decent athleticism there.
Morrison is looking to get back to is feet but Nakayama passes into side control.
#SU2#
Nakayama decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Nakayama drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakayama with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Nakayama landing with the ground and pound.
Nakayama chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakayama postures up and lands a big shot to Morrison's brow.
Nakayama is working Morrison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrison wants to hit a switch here but Nakayama passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison there!
Nakayama controlling from mount.
Nakayama unloading with bombs!#T3#
Nakayama scoring with strikes but Morrison is staying in there.
Nakayama scoring with strikes but Morrison is staying in there.
Nakayama with shots to the head and body - Morrison looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nakayama lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Morrison is rocked!
Nakayama loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Morrison scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nakayama land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nakayama stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Nakayama!
Yoshihiro Nakayama managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blue Moon, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFF 22 Steve vs Allen
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A left lands for Bird.
Nakayama swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
Nakayama with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Bird gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bird - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Bird. #BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird is looking to clinch but Nakayama is avoiding it.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Nakayama.
Bird throws out a counter right but Nakayama avoids it with no problem.
Yoshihiro Nakayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird tries to clinch there but Nakayama circles away.
#CL2#
Bird forces Nakayama back against the cage and clinches.
Bird lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Nakayama controls the action.
#BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakayama.
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!
Bird moves away from the strike by Nakayama.
Nakayama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakayama missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bird has knocked Nakayama down with a huge combo! Bird steps away and waves a wobbly Nakayama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Bird avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Nakayama manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bird has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Nakayama breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Bird clinches up against the cage.
Nakayama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakayama wants to get back to striking at distance but Bird won't allow it.
Bird lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakayama backwards.
Bird pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bird creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakayama can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bird scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Nakayama is rocked!#T2#
Nakayama tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Nakayama back against the cage.
Nakayama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Nakayama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bird swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Bird lands a body punch.
Bird throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakayama.
Bird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakayama seems to have got his legs back now.
Bird creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nakayama's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nakayama drops to his knees and Bird pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Bird!
In his post fight interview, Jake Bird started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFF 17w Nurmy vs Jones
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Nakayama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nakayama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baruti's guard.#SUB2#
Nakayama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baruti holds on and takes a little breather.
Baruti wants to sweep here but Nakayama controlling him for the moment.
Baruti keeping moving, preventing Nakayama from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakayama throwing strikes from guard but Baruti blocks nicely.
Nakayama wants to control from the top but Baruti keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nakayama distracts Baruti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Baruti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakayama is aware though and is defending well.
Baruti wants to sweep but no luck.
Baruti has Nakayama pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Baruti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nakayama has picked Baruti up and slammed him! Baruti can't keep hold of the triangle and Nakayama manages to pass to side control!
Nakayama in side control, throwing shots but Baruti defends.
Nakayama throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nakayama works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Baruti tries to buck Nakayama off but Nakayama is having none of it.
Nakayama postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Nakayama scoring with punches from side control.
Baruti's coaches at Big dawg have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Baruti is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nakayama is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Baruti wants to control but Nakayama is having none of it.
Nakayama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakayama with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Skender Baruti has been cut.
Baruti is in a horrible position here. Nakayama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nakayama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakayama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Baruti avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakayama.
Baruti working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Baruti taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Baruti is rocked!
Nakayama wants to control the pace but Baruti is squirming around nicely.
Nakayama sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nakayama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Baruti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Skender Baruti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baruti can't escape the position.
Baruti seems to have got his legs back now.
Baruti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baruti tries to lock up and control but Nakayama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakayama landing strikes from the mount and Baruti is in trouble!
Nakayama lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2#
Jeez, Skender Baruti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Skender Baruti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yoshihiro Nakayama!
A very excited looking Yoshihiro Nakayama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFF 14w Chavez vs Kane
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Nakayama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakayama, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Morris has been cut.#TD#
Morris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakayama wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing that Morris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Morris works over Nakayama with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakayama wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Nakayama trying to strike off his back.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakayama working a defensive guard here.
Morris working some strikes from top position.
Morris prevents Nakayama from getting back to his feet.
Morris trying to control but Nakayama is working from the bottom.
Nakayama is trying to keep Morris in close.
#SU#
Morris stands up and waves to Nakayama to follow him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Nakayama misses.#TD#
Nakayama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morris controlling from the top position.
Nakayama wants to stand up but Morris is controlling him.
Morris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakayama has Morris pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakayama looking to control.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Morris working some strikes from top position.
Morris works over Nakayama with some ground and pound from guard.
Morris landing some decent shots from guard.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Nakayama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been informed that Nakayama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morris stands and throws Nakayama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nakayama throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T4#
Nakayama wants to control but Morris postures up.
Nakayama is looking to regain half guard here but Morris keeps moving and retains side control.
Morris works to advance to full mount. Nakayama defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nakayama tries to lock up and control but Morris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakayama on the ground.
Nakayama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakayama wants to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
Morris wants to control the pace but Nakayama is squirming around nicely.
Morris won't let Nakayama get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakayama tries to hold on but Morris postures up.
Morris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Morris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakayama tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Nakayama is looking to control Morris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakayama avoid being mounted?
Morris is nestled in close to Nakayama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakayama is trying to maintain the position but Morris is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Morris seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakayama wants to sweep but Morris has passed to side control!
Nakayama struggling a bit here.#T1#
Morris is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nakayama's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morris wants to control but Nakayama is keeping him busy.
Nakayama is trying to get back to half guard.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakayama can do to turn this around?
Nakayama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morris moves into full mount! Nakayama won't be happy about that!
Morris controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Morris jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nakayama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nakayama and Morris has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nakayama is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB#
Morris swings around for an armbar but Nakayama sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morris's guard.
Morris keeping full guard, as Nakayama tries to pass.
Morris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Morris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakayama wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Nakayama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Morris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Nakayama from controlling successfully.
Nakayama wants to pass the guard but Morris is keeping the position.
Morris managing to control the position.
Morris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morris tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Morris looking for a guillotine here but Nakayama defends easily.
Nakayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakayama distracts Morris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakayama being controlled here momentarily.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Morris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakayama trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Morris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Morris misses.
Morris avoids the head kick by Nakayama.
#CL2#
Nakayama darts in and clinches Morris up against the cage.
Nakayama is trying to drag Morris to the mat but Morris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Nakayama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morris is trying to keep an underhook but Nakayama manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Morris pushes Nakayama off and gets back to his feet.
Nakayama slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakayama lands a glancing blow to the side of Morris's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Morris misses.
Nakayama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Morris won't allow Nakayama to sweep him here.
Nakayama looking to control.
Morris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakayama has momentary wrist control but Morris slips an elbow through the middle.
Morris 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. #SUB2#
Nakayama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morris lands a couple of digs.
Morris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakayama striking off his back but it's not causing Morris any problems. #T2#
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.
Nakayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakayama is retaining full guard.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
Morris passes Nakayama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakayama tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Morris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Morris wants to take a breather but Nakayama is having none of it.
Morris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morris connects with a nice short shot to Nakayama's temple.
Morris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Morris is trying to work for a kimura but Nakayama is defending well.
Nakayama trying to control but Morris postures up.
Nakayama tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Yoshihiro Nakayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Nakayama manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Samuel Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morris tests Nakayama's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Morris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nakayama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakayama trying to remain calm as Morris controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Nakayama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakayama regains half guard.
Morris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Nakayama is defending against the submission attempts here by Morris.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morris, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Morris!
A relieved looking Samuel Morris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFF 12 - Steve vs McKenna
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva Jr feints and then cracks Nakayama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakayama down. #CL2#
Nakayama moves into the clinch.
Silva Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Nakayama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakayama working hard to break the clinch.
Nakayama tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Nakayama has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nakayama misses with punches from the back.
Silva Jr grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nakayama.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nakayama controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakayama struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T1#
Silva Jr tries to roll but Nakayama sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Nakayama is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva Jr for a finish.
Nakayama missing with strikes.
Nakayama controlling well, preventing Silva Jr from escaping the position.
Even with his hooks in, Nakayama manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Silva Jr covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Silva Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
Nakayama keeps control of the position as Silva Jr tries to break free.
Silva Jr prevents Nakayama from getting a body triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva Jr trying to control the hands but Nakayama breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakayama connects with a big shot to the side of Silva Jr's head.
Nakayama wants to control but Silva Jr manages to buck him off and is now in Nakayama's guard! Nice work there by Silva Jr!
Silva Jr is in close to Nakayama's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Silva Jr distracts Nakayama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakayama looking to control.
Silva Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakayama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nakayama passes Silva Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr is not content to let Nakayama control the position.
Silva Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakayama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakayama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakayama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been informed that Nakayama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nakayama looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva Jr lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Nakayama kicks Silva Jr off and gets back to his feet.
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!#CL2#
Nakayama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Silva Jr breaks the clinch.
Silva Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakayama's sensitive parts.
Nakayama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva Jr fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshihiro Nakayama will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nakayama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Silva Jr.
Nakayama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Nakayama has managed to clinch.
Silva Jr dodges an elbow strike from Nakayama.
Silva Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakayama looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Nakayama manages to break the clinch.
Silva Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakayama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakayama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Nakayama is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva Jr.
Nakayama is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva Jr finish him?
Nakayama ducks into an uppercut from Silva Jr and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Silva Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Nakayama misses.
Vale misses with a combination
and Nakayama counters with a three punch combo that has Vale backing up. Vale nods at Nakayama to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakayama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vale checks a low kick from Nakayama.
Vale shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nakayama lands a high kick!
#CL#
Nakayama clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Nakayama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Nakayama moves into the clinch.
Nakayama misses with a punch to the body.
Vale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Nakayama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Nakayama clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakayama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vale has Nakayama pushed against the cage.#T1#
Vale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Nakayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Vale gets tackled into the cage by Nakayama. Nakayama maintains the clinch.
Nakayama is trying to force a seperation but Vale has the dominant position.
Vale wants to break free but Nakayama has control.
Nakayama lands with a right to the head.
Vale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Nakayama breaks the clinch.
Nakayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vale.
#CL2#
Vale pushes Nakayama up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakayama's efforts to push away.#T2#
Vale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yoshihiro Nakayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Vale.#BC#
Nakayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshihiro Nakayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakayama stuffs the takedown attempt from Vale. Vale gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakayama fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Vale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Nakayama closes the distance and clinches.
Vale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakayama is trying to break the clinch but Vale is controlling him.
Nakayama is trying to break free.#BC#
Nakayama manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Nakayama moves into range and clinches up with Vale.#BC#
Nakayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Nakayama.
Vale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Nakayama rushes Vale and presses him up against the cage.
Nakayama slows down the pace here.
Nakayama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Nakayama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Vale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vale tries to clinch but Nakayama is having none of it.
Vale fails with a takedown attempt.
Vale wants to clinch but Nakayama slips to the side
and Nakayama counters with a stiff right hand.
Vale dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakayama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakayama lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Nakayama clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Nakayama to work.
Vale wants a takedown but no success here.
Vale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Nakayama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Nakayama dominated that round.
That's time! Nakayama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vale wants to clinch up but Nakayama keeps it at a distance.
Vale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vale throws a big counter head kick but Nakayama avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Nakayama moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nakayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoshihiro Nakayama is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakayama tries to clinch there but Vale circles away.
Nakayama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nakayama tries to clinch up but Vale circles away and keeps his distance.
Vale moves out of range of the body kick from Nakayama.
Nakayama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vale can do to turn this around?
Vale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakayama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakayama throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Nakayama wants to clinch.
Vale fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Nakayama forces Vale back against the cage and clinches.
Nakayama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nakayama could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nakayama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Nakayama breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Nakayama moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nakayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yoshihiro Nakayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Nakayama clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Nakayama.
Vale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Nakayama manages to break the clinch.
Nakayama darts in trying to clinch
and Vale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Vale takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Nakayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Nakayama rushes Vale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nakayama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Vale feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nakayama wants to hit a switch here but Vale passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakayama there!
Nakayama wants to control but Vale is having none of it.
Nakayama is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakayama is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Vale looking to control but Nakayama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakayama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nakayama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vale on the ground.
Vale wants to control the pace but Nakayama is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Nakayama defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Nakayama dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakayama stalks Vale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vale's face. Vale staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakayama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vale has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakayama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Vale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Nakayama has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale taking a breather. #BC#
Nakayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nakayama moves into the clinch.
Yoshihiro Nakayama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nakayama stalls. #T1#
Nakayama has had enough of the clinch but Vale keeps him there for the moment.
Nakayama is trying to break the clinch but Vale is controlling him.
Vale is trying to pull guard but Nakayama has him pressed against the cage.
Vale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nakayama is defending well.
Vale tries to pull guard but Nakayama holds him up against the cage and eventually Vale drops back down to his feet.
Yoshihiro Nakayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Vale.#BC2#
Vale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakayama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakayama scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Nakayama as Vale shoots in.
Nakayama lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vale has a takedown stuffed.#T2##CL#
Nakayama instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Vale jumps guard and drags Nakayama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakayama wants to get up but he can't break Vale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vale 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.
Nakayama postures up in Vale's guard and throws a big left but Vale blocks it.
Vale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakayama throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakayama works over Vale with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SU#
Nakayama stands and steps away. Vale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nakayama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakayama tries to clinch up but Vale circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakayama misses with a head kick.
Nakayama fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Nakayama rushes Vale and presses him up against the cage.
Nakayama is trying to push Vale away but Vale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Nakayama breaks the clinch.
Nakayama throws a front kick aimed at Vale's knee but Vale avoids it well.
Nakayama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vale fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshihiro Nakayama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nakayama swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Vale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakayama moves in looking to clinch but Vale pushes him off.
Vale thinks about the counter body kick.
Nakayama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakayama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vale wants to clinch
and Nakayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakayama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakayama tried to score with a low kick but Vale checks it.
Bart Vale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vale throws a combination that misses
and Nakayama counters with a good low kick that Vale was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Nakayama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakayama, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Nakayama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Al Gaddafi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Al Gaddafi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nakayama can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Al Gaddafi tries for a kimura but Nakayama is defending well.
Nakayama gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Al Gaddafi is working for a submission of some sort.
Nakayama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakayama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Gaddafi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakayama is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Al Gaddafi cracks Nakayama with a solid left hand.
Nakayama lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Nakayama trying to control the position.
Al Gaddafi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakayama throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nakayama is pulling down on Al Gaddafi's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Nakayama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Gaddafi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Gaddafi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Al Gaddafi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nakayama dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Al Gaddafi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakayama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakayama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Al Gaddafi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakayama is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Al Gaddafi.#T2#
Al Gaddafi is not content to let Nakayama control the position.
Al Gaddafi is trying to work for a sweep but Nakayama has mounted him!
Nakayama controlling from mount.
Al Gaddafi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakayama landing strikes from the mount.
Al Gaddafi is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Nakayama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Al Gaddafi is surviving well by controlling Nakayama's body position as best he can.
Nakayama controlling the pace for now.
Al Gaddafi is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakayama could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Nakayama controlling his opponent.
Nakayama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nakayama with the ground and pound from mount.
Al Gaddafi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakayama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Gaddafi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nakayama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Gaddafi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakayama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nakayama lands a couple of good shots and Al Gaddafi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nakayama softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Al Gaddafi is really stuck here.
#T4#
Nakayama scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Gaddafi wants to escape the position.
Nakayama controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Al Gaddafi right now.
Can Al Gaddafi hold on?! Nakayama is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Nakayama scores with punches and elbows.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Al Gaddafi rolls, trying to escape but Nakayama keeps control of the position.
Nakayama connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Al Gaddafi to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Nakayama 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#
Al Gaddafi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakayama counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Al Gaddafi badly! Nakayama follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Al Gaddafi out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Nakayama finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yoshihiro Nakayama!
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