Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa throws a shot from downtown. Vale Queiroz moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa moves in looking to clinch but Vale Queiroz pushes him off.#CL#
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Nakagawa breaks the clinch.
Vale Queiroz thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Vale Queiroz's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vale Queiroz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Vale Queiroz misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vale Queiroz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nakagawa manages to mount him!
Nakagawa misses with a head shot.
Vale Queiroz taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakagawa looking to control but Vale Queiroz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Nakagawa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vale Queiroz turns into him and now he's in Nakagawa's guard.
Vale Queiroz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Nakagawa trying to control the position.
Vale Queiroz tries to stand but Nakagawa is controlling from the bottom. #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.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vale Queiroz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nakagawa working for a triangle but Vale Queiroz defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Nakagawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vale Queiroz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vale Queiroz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vale Queiroz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakagawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that half lands.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown. Vale Queiroz fights it but they end up in guard.
Vale Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nakagawa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vale Queiroz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vale Queiroz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vale Queiroz! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Erasmo Vale Queiroz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vale Queiroz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that Nakagawa avoids nicely.
Vale Queiroz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vale Queiroz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vale Queiroz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vale Queiroz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Vale Queiroz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Nakagawa is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that Nakagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakagawa also avoids with ease.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vale Queiroz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Nakagawa gets a takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz won't allow Nakagawa to pass to mount. #T1#
Nakagawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vale Queiroz has hold of Nakagawa's hands but Nakagawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakagawa prevents Vale Queiroz from standing back up.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vale Queiroz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vale Queiroz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakagawa is looking to advance position but Vale Queiroz won't allow it.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Vale Queiroz is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nakagawa is looking to pass Vale Queiroz's guard but actually Vale Queiroz recovers to full guard.
Nakagawa controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakagawa looks to land a left hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range nicely.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vale Queiroz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Nakagawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vale Queirozs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz misses with a straight left. #CL#
Vale Queiroz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakagawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakagawa is trying to break free.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is pressed up against the cage. Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vale Queiroz down to the mat. Vale Queiroz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vale Queiroz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nakagawa clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Nakagawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Nakagawa's ribcage. Nakagawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Nakagawa successfully pulls guard.
Vale Queiroz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakagawa's guard.#SU#
Vale Queiroz stands and steps away. Nakagawa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nakagawa throws a hook but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Vale Queiroz throws a front kick aimed at Nakagawa's knee but Nakagawa avoids it well.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakagawa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakagawa can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Nakagawa decides to pull guard.
Nakagawa is looking to sweep but instead, Vale Queiroz has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vale Queiroz pulls his head out easily.
Nakagawa manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vale Queiroz is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Nakagawa has an active guard here but Vale Queiroz has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Vale Queiroz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Vale Queiroz is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakagawa trying to control here.
Vale Queiroz prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
Vale Queiroz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Vale Queiroz has managed to clinch. #T3#
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vale Queiroz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Nakagawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Nakagawa tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz lands with a right to the head.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vale Queiroz after a bit of a struggle.
Nakagawa presses Vale Queiroz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vale Queiroz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shot to the side of Nakagawa's head. #T4#
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakagawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vale Queiroz stops a takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz gets through Nakagawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakagawa or not.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nakagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
A body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz clearly takes 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.#R4#
Vale Queiroz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of strikes that have Nakagawa backpedaling.
Nakagawa checks a leg kick.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakagawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vale Queiroz throws a good cross that connects.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vale Queiroz. That's going to slow Nakagawa down.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the side of Vale Queiroz's head but Vale Queiroz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Vale Queiroz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakagawa doesn't seem phased though.#T1##CL#
Vale Queiroz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakagawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards. #TD2#
Nakagawa has Vale Queiroz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nakagawa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vale Queiroz tumbling to the mat - Nakagawa dives into Vale Queiroz's guard.
Nakagawa stops Vale Queiroz from standing up.
Vale Queiroz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nakagawa dives into side control. #T2#
Nakagawa trying to control the position but Vale Queiroz is working away.
Nakagawa with the ground and pound but Vale Queiroz regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nakagawa stops Vale Queiroz from getting back to his feet.
Nakagawa wants to pass to mount but Vale Queiroz is defending the position.
Nakagawa is stalling here. Vale Queiroz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nakagawa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vale Queiroz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Nakagawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakagawa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Vale Queiroz easily slips into full mount!
Nakagawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakagawa wants to control but Vale Queiroz is having none of it.
Nakagawa is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Vale Queiroz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Nakagawa gets tackled into the cage by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz maintains the clinch.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz had his way with Shinnosuke Nakagawa in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Vale Queiroz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakagawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Vale Queiroz scores with a four punch combination!
Vale Queiroz clobbers Nakagawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakagawa misses with a hook.
Vale Queiroz is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Vale Queiroz strikes.
Nakagawa scores with a nice head shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with a few strikes there.
Vale Queiroz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vale Queiroz with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Vale Queiroz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range.
Vale Queiroz missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Vale Queiroz clinches up with Nakagawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakagawa tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakagawa jumps guard but Vale Queiroz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nakagawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakagawa looking for a takedown.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz is pressed up against the cage. Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vale Queiroz down to the mat. Vale Queiroz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakagawa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.
Nakagawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakagawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Nakagawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakagawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vale Queiroz works the jab nicely.
Vale Queiroz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakagawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vale Queiroz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Vale Queiroz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakagawas head. #T3#
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz lands with a right to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz presses Nakagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vale Queiroz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Vale Queiroz cracks Nakagawa with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike.
Vale Queiroz gets through Nakagawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Nakagawa is rocked!
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakagawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Vale Queiroz finish him?
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz has Nakagawa pressed against the cage, preventing Nakagawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakagawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vale Queiroz, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C292: Cheese vs Albatross II
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Vale Queiroz is having none of it.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vale Queiroz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakagawa.
A good leg kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that Nakagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakagawa also avoids with ease.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz avoids it well and moves away.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab to the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vale Queiroz connects with a right hand. Nakagawa shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz throws a body shot but no joy.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but Vale Queiroz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Vale Queiroz with the inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz with a nice cross.
Vale Queiroz misses with a two punch combination.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Vale Queiroz is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa looks to throw the jab but Vale Queiroz is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Nakagawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vale Queiroz doesn't seem phased though.
Nakagawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakagawa.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakagawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vale Queiroz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakagawa somewhat.
Vale Queiroz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Vale Queiroz connects with a single shot there.
Vale Queiroz throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Vale Queiroz rushes Nakagawa and presses him up against the cage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakagawa's efforts to push away.
Nakagawa lands with a left to the head.
Nakagawa can't find room to land a body shot as Vale Queiroz controls the action.
Nakagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz gets underhooks to prevent Nakagawa's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands. #TD#
Nakagawa has hold of one of Vale Queiroz's legs. Vale Queiroz is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakagawa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Vale Queiroz manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T3#
Nakagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakagawa darts in looking for a takedown but Vale Queiroz gets double underhooks and turns Nakagawa into the cage.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Nakagawa gets control of Vale Queiroz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nakagawa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vale Queiroz wanted to stand there but Nakagawa had control of the position. #SU2#
Vale Queiroz gets to his feet. Nakagawa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vale Queiroz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakagawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vale Queiroz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakagawa throws an elbow that misses. Vale Queiroz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakagawa's guard. Nice move by Vale Queiroz!#REVB##SUB#
Nakagawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vale Queiroz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakagawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz tries to stand but Nakagawa is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that 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.#R2#
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Nakagawa is avoiding it.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a combination. Nakagawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vale Queiroz misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Vale Queiroz is quick to defend against it.
Vale Queiroz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vale Queiroz misses the body punch #TD#
so Nakagawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Vale Queiroz keeps moving.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vale Queiroz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakagawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakagawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vale Queiroz is looking to stand up but Nakagawa isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vale Queiroz won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Nakagawa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nakagawa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vale Queiroz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz regains half guard, as Nakagawa was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vale Queiroz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakagawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##ES2#
Vale Queiroz kicks off Nakagawa and gets to his feet.
Vale Queiroz connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Nakagawa blocks the low kick.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz sprawls and moves away.
Nakagawa shoots in but Vale Queiroz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vale Queiroz throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Nakagawa.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vale Queiroz defends well and Nakagawa ends up having to push Vale Queiroz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Vale Queiroz has double underhooks.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Nakagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz. #BC#
Nakagawa breaks from the clinch.
Nakagawa slips a jab and a cross from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a single leg into guard. Vale Queiroz didn't expect that.
Nakagawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Vale Queiroz is keeping the position.
Vale Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vale Queiroz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Vale Queiroz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Vale Queiroz.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz sprawls and moves away.
Vale Queiroz misses with the combination.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hook to the body.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vale Queiroz.#CL2#
Vale Queiroz takes the fight into the clinch.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakagawa digs a right hand underneath Vale Queiroz's ribcage. Vale Queiroz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakagawa or not.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Nakagawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch there but Nakagawa circles away.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakagawa.#T1##CL2#
Vale Queiroz has closed the distance and engaged Nakagawa in a clinch.
Nakagawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Nakagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakagawa's gas tank.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vale Queiroz works on Nakagawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vale Queiroz after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz. #T2#
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz presses Nakagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakagawas head.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Nakagawa is rocked!
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Nakagawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Nakagawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch. #T3#
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Nakagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakagawa's gas tank.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Vale Queiroz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD2#
Vale Queiroz drops Nakagawa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nakagawa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz throws a big uppercut that drops Nakagawa! More strikes from Vale Queiroz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nakagawa lies dazed against the cage as Vale Queiroz celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakagawa defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.#T1##TD2#
Nakagawa shoots in and bounces Gunnarsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakagawa postures up.
Gunnarsson keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass.
Gunnarsson 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.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Nakagawa defends easily. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Gunnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Nakagawa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Gunnarsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakagawa 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 Gunnarsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gunnarsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nakagawa.
Nakagawa scoring with punches from side control.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gunnarsson down.
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Nakagawa are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Nakagawa working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson is looking to reverse the position.
Nakagawa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gunnarsson is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunnarsson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nakagawa swings around for an armbar but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nakagawa's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa wants to hit a sweep here but Gunnarsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakagawa there!
Gunnarsson wants to control the action but instead Nakagawa gets a body lock and reverses into Gunnarsson's guard! Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakagawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnarsson. That snapped Nakagawa's head back.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Nakagawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
Gunnarsson regains half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Nakagawa uses his free foot to push down on Gunnarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa lands a heavy elbow.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nakagawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gunnarsson is now in Nakagawa's guard. A big mistake from Nakagawa there, giving up the dominant position!
Nakagawa trying to control the position. #T2#
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Nakagawa is trying to hold Gunnarsson in close to prevent damage but Gunnarsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakagawa gets full guard.#T4#
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.
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunnarsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Gunnarsson cracks Nakagawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Nakagawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gunnarsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Gunnarsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nakagawa trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakagawa passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunnarsson sees it coming and defends easily.#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.
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. Nakagawa connects with a nice short shot to Gunnarsson's temple. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Gunnarsson dodges it nicely.
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunnarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gunnarsson is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Nakagawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakagawa is thwarting Gunnarsson's attempts to control the position.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson scores with a head kick.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Nakagawa forces Gunnarsson back against the cage and clinches.#T4##TD2#
Nakagawa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Nakagawa just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is in a bad position with Nakagawa working for a choke. Gunnarsson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Our spies down at at Xtreme Black House inform us that Nakagawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa wants to control the position but Gunnarsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nakagawa moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunnarsson won't be happy with that.
Gunnarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakagawa wants to control for a moment but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Nakagawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakagawa trying to control but Gunnarsson is having none of it. #T1#
Nakagawa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gunnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakagawa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gunnarsson looks a forlorn figure.
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakagawa has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Nakagawa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gunnarsson's face.
Nakagawa landing punches.
Gunnarsson can't escape the position.
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Gunnarsson to control.
Nakagawa landing shots from mount.
Nakagawa scoring with strikes but Gunnarsson is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Gunnarsson to control.#T3#
Nakagawa content just to control the position here.
Gunnarsson is looking to get to half guard.
Nakagawa breaks from Gunnarsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nakagawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Nakagawa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakagawa looking to finish Gunnarsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gunnarsson!#T4#
Nakagawa with shots to the head and body - Gunnarsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nakagawa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gunnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nakagawa raining down shots from the mount!
Gunnarsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nakagawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Nakagawa blocks it.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Nakagawa's head back.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakagawa has time to react.#CL2#
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Nakagawa feints the counter takedown.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Gunnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakagawa in his tracks.
Nakagawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Nakagawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Nakagawa's body.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gunnarsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gunnarsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson taking shots to the head.
Nakagawa with shots to the head and body - Gunnarsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nakagawa dominating with strikes here.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa is landing with some decent strikes but Gunnarsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Nakagawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gunnarsson has worked his arm free - good work by Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakagawa is controlling the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakagawa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new light heavyweight champion!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Outback throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Nakagawa there.
Outback with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outback.
Nakagawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Outback's waist but Outback gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakagawa off to one side.
Outback throws out a counter right but Nakagawa avoids it with no problem.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Outback attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Outback.
Outback throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Nakagawa checks the leg kick.
Nakagawa is looking to counter the offense by Outback and move into the clinch.
Nakagawa scores with a hook.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range and Outback settles back down.
As Outback tries to get set, Nakagawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Outback manages to avoid the attempt.
Outback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakagawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakagawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Nakagawa counters by clinching up.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Nakagawa moved out of range nicely.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Outback cracks Nakagawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is thwarting Outback's attempts to control the position.
Nakagawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakagawa cracks Outback with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Nakagawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Outback is looking to improve his position but Nakagawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Outback in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nakagawa tries to control but Outback wriggling away.
Outback tries to improve his position but instead Nakagawa has taken his back!
Outback avoids the strikes from Nakagawa. #T4#
Outback manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakagawa's guard. Nice work there by Outback.
Outback sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakagawa is trying to keep Outback in close. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Outback controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Nakagawa tries to counter by clinching up but Outback breaks away and moves out of range.
Outback jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Outback misses the jab.
Outback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Outback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Nakagawa drives through and clinches with Outback against the cage.
Outback tries to throw a body punch but Nakagawa avoids it by throwing Outback back against the cage. #T1#
Outback prevents a body shot from Nakagawa.
A short right from Outback on the inside.
Outback is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakagawa has double underhooks.
Nakagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Outback. #BC#
Nakagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Nakagawa looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Nakagawa.
It seemed like Outback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakagawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Outback - the referee stops the clock and Nakagawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Outback. Nakagawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nakagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
Nakagawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakagawa throws a shot to the body.
Outback misses with a leg kick.
Nakagawa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Outback.
Outback misses with a left hand #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a single leg into guard. Outback didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakagawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Outback felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Nakagawa controlling the action here.
Outback trying to get back to full guard but Nakagawa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The referee warns Outback that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Outback tries to improve his position but Nakagawa has taken his back! Nakagawa has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Outback tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nakagawa pushes Outback away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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.

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson looks for the body kick but Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Nakagawa throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Nakagawa cracks Gunnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Nakagawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gunnarsson's guard.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is sitting in close to Gunnarsson's body. Gunnarsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nakagawa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nakagawa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gunnarsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Barkley finds it's target.
Nakagawa scores with the left hand. Barkley knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakagawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Barkley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Nakagawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barkley is fending him off so far but Nakagawa persists. Nope, Barkley circles away and we're back to standing.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barkley's guard.
Barkley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakagawa works over Barkley with some ground and pound from guard.
Barkley is controlling Nakagawa's posture.#T1#
Nakagawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakagawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barkley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barkley trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakagawa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barkley momentarily.
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Nakagawa jabs Barkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakagawa lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barkley, who protects the arm well.
Nakagawa wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barkley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakagawa cracks Barkley with a big right hand but Barkley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nakagawa wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy.
Nakagawa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barkley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakagawa scoring with punches from side control.
Barkley tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barkley can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley is being controlled here.
Barkley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakagawa fails to land the takedown.
Barkley lands a nice hook to Nakagawa's body. Nakagawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakagawa blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Barkley is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Barkley avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Barkley struggling a bit here.
Barkley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakagawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakagawa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Nakagawa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nakagawa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Nakagawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barkley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nakagawa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barkley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barkley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakagawa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nakagawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Barkley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa.
Barkley is concentrating on defense, preventing Nakagawa from advancing position.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barkley is trying to maintain the position but Nakagawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakagawa moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working. #T4#
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Nakagawa.
As Nakagawa backs off Barkley throws a huge counter combo but Nakagawa manages to avoid it all.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Barkley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Barkley is quick to defend against it.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Nakagawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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.#R3#
Barkley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakagawa with a nice cross.
A big right from Barkley misses.
Nakagawa takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa trying to control from Barkley's half guard. Barkley has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Barkley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
Nakagawa with a nice head shot there.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Barkley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Nakagawa drives through with a takedown into Barkley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barkley controlling the position.
Nakagawa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nakagawa drops back looking for a leg! Barkley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barkley manages to kick Nakagawa off! Nakagawa jumps back into Barkley's guard. #T3#
Barkley is trying to control the position but Nakagawa postures up.
Nakagawa passes Barkley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Nakagawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakagawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakagawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barkley is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakagawa lands a nice short elbow.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working.
Nakagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barkley trying to control here.
Barkley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakagawa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barkley is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Barkley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakagawa lands a jab.
Nakagawa works the jab nicely.
Nakagawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Nakagawa. That snapped Barkley's head back.
Barkley takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Barkley misses with a hook #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barkley trying to control here.
Barkley tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barkley is just riding it out for now. Nakagawa eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Nakagawa is trying to control. Barkley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barkley wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
Nakagawa throwing shots but Barkley is blocking nicely. #T3#
Barkley is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barkley is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#KD2#
Barkley lands a big head kick that sends Nakagawa tumbling to the mat! Barkley takes a step backwards and waves Nakagawa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Nakagawa is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Shinnosuke Nakagawa has been cut.
Nakagawa defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Barkley misses #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Barkley pulls Nakagawa in to control the position. #SUB#
Nakagawa 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. #T4#
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barkley is keeping the position for now.
Barkley has control of Nakagawa's left arm, preventing Nakagawa from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa had his way with Nick Barkley in that round.
The cut man is working on Shinnosuke Nakagawa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Barkley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakagawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from Nakagawa misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakagawa lands with a right hand.
Barkley looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
Barkley throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Barkley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakagawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Nakagawa connects with a right hand. Barkley shakes it off.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Barkley is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakagawa throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Barkley misses #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control.
Nick Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barkley is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Barkley is being controlled here.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom here.
Barkley is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Nakagawa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barkley is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Barkley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakagawa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barkley wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy.
Barkley is controlling Nakagawa's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakagawa in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barkley needs to keep his hands up - Nakagawa had a free shot at his head there.
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Nakagawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakagawa, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C278: Gunnarsson vs Nakagawa
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakagawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakagawa scrambles back to his feet.
Nakagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Gunnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gunnarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunnarsson is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunnarsson, who protects the arm well.
Nakagawa happy to just control the position for now.
Gunnarsson tries to improve position but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to control Nakagawa's posture but Nakagawa avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Gunnarsson is defending well.
Gunnarsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Gunnarsson is pressing down on Nakagawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for subs off his back but Nakagawa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nakagawa controlling the pace. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunnarsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakagawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakagawa defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Nakagawa down.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakagawa's sensitive parts.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Nakagawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gunnarsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Gunnarsson's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown. Gunnarsson fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakagawa 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 Gunnarsson.
Nakagawa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gunnarsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakagawa dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Gunnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson struggling a bit here.
Gunnarsson trying to remain calm as Nakagawa controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Nakagawa swings around for an armbar but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nakagawa's guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nakagawa keeps moving.
Nakagawa wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gunnarsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakagawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Nakagawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nakagawa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gunnarsson is defending well. Nakagawa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gunnarsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nakagawa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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.

Event: C274: Talvela vs Perkele II
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Lew misses with a head kick.
Nakagawa connects with a body shot.
Lew moves forwards but Nakagawa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
Julius Lew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lew moves away.
Lew throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lew is controlling Nakagawa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Lew is working from the bottom.
Lew wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lew is doing well to control the position and prevent Nakagawa from advancing to side control.#T1#
Lew trying to control from the bottom.
Lew controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Lew throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Nakagawa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lew quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Lew defending well.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
Lew holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lew defends it well. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa wants to take a breather but Lew is having none of it. #T3#
Lew has his hands clasped together around Nakagawa's back. He's all about the action.
Lew is looking to improve his position.
Lew trying to hold on to Nakagawa's head to control him but Nakagawa postures up.
Nakagawa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Nakagawa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lew to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lew shrugs it off. #T4#
Nakagawa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lew looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lew knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakagawa on the ground.#SUB2#
Lew defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lew is in bad spot here.
Nakagawa is not going to allow Lew to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
Lew swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Lew bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakagawa's head backwards.
Lew throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lew scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakagawa should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Lew pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab by Lew.
Nakagawa checks a leg kick. #T1#
Nakagawa moves in looking to clinch but Lew pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Lew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakagawa cracks Lew with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakagawa.
Lew is looking to counter punch.
Lew throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown. Lew fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa stays in close to Lew's body and controls the position.
Nakagawa looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Lew is trying to control the position but Nakagawa postures up.
Lew is controlling Nakagawa's posture.
Lew has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Lew is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lew throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Lew swinging wildly here. #T3#
Nakagawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Lew sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakagawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nakagawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lew finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakagawa's head.
Lew lands a nice shot that snaps Nakagawa's head back.
Lew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakagawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lew is fending him off so far but Nakagawa persists. Nope, Lew circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Lew misses.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lew throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lew won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lew is looking to reverse the position.
Nakagawa wants to control but Lew is keeping him busy. #T4#
Lew is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nakagawa tries for a kimura but Lew is defending well. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lew has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nakagawa throws a strike aimed at the side of Lew's head but Lew avoids it well.#SUB2#
Nakagawa swings around for an armbar but Lew sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nakagawa's guard.
Lew trying to control but Nakagawa is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Lew dominated that second 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.#R3#
Nakagawa slips a jab from Lew.
A jab from Lew misses.
Nakagawa scores with a nice head shot.
Lew tries to clinch but Nakagawa moves away #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lew!
Lew is trying to get back to half guard.
Lew can't do much from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Lew is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lew manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lew has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lew is looking to improve his position.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Lew dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura here. #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.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but Lew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakagawa to get the leverage.
Lew wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lew keeping control of the position.
Nakagawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lew's head. #SUB2#
Nakagawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Lew is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nakagawa wants to control but Lew is keeping him busy. #T3#
Nakagawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lew keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nakagawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lew defending well though.
Nakagawa is thwarting Lew's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown attempt - Lew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nakagawa connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Lew.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Nakagawa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lew wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lew trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa really dominated that round.
That's time! Lew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Lew walks into a jab.
Nakagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lew.
Lew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Lew pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakagawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Lew circles away.
Lew misses with a head kick.
Nakagawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakagawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lew finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakagawa's head. #CUT#It looks like Shinnosuke Nakagawa has been cut.#CL2#
Nakagawa closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Lew gets through Nakagawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa takes a shot to the head.
Lew misses with a body punch.
Lew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakagawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lew misses with some punches.
Nakagawa jumps guard but Lew turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakagawa misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakagawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lew.
Lew scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakagawa in his tracks.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Nakagawa jabs at Lew's body.
Lew misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakagawa checks a leg kick.
Nakagawa lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakagawa misses the target.
Lew takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lew just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nakagawa throws the left hand but Lew avoids the punch easily.
Lew throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Lew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lew scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa walks into a left hand.
Lew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakagawa.
Julius Lew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakagawa throws out the jab. #T4#
Lew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Lew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Lew lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Lew avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Nakagawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lew walks away with a smile on his face. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Julius Lew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Lew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakagawa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lew throws a push kick but Nakagawa slaps the foot to one side.
Lew throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakagawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Lew had his way with Shinnosuke Nakagawa in that round.
The cut man is working on Shinnosuke Nakagawa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Lew with a jab.
Lew misses the shot to the body.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Lew pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakagawa lands a slapping body shot.
Lew misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lew's guard.
Lew keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Lew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Lew is keeping the position.
Lew working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Nakagawa pushing down on Lew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Lew is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lew knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lew trying to control here.
Nakagawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lew wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy.
Lew controlling the position well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lew wants to get back to full guard but Nakagawa has passed into side control.
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Lew is looking to regain half guard here but Nakagawa keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lew taking a bit of punishment here - Nakagawa scoring with strikes.
Nakagawa wants to control but Lew is keeping him busy.
Lew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Lew wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
Nakagawa passes to full mount! #T4#
Lew has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Nakagawa is hanging on to Lew's back as he tries to escape.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nakagawa.
Nakagawa is not going to allow Lew to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakagawa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C271: Kreischer vs Lehto II
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Lang keeps the fight on the outside.
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakagawa blocks a low kick nicely.
Lang misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lang sprawls and moves away.
Nakagawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nakagawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lang's guard.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nakagawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Lang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lang taking a breather here.
Nakagawa is looking to reverse the position.
Nakagawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lang off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for the choke from the back position but Lang is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Nakagawa lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for the choke but no joy.
Nakagawa scores with punches and elbows.
Nakagawa avoiding Lang 's attempts to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Nakagawa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for the RNC.
Nakagawa throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking to break Lang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nakagawa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Lang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nakagawa's arms.
Lang rolls, trying to escape but Nakagawa keeps control of the position. #T4##SUB#
Nakagawa looking for the choke but no joy.
Lang tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Nakagawa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lang's chin but Lang turns very nicely into Nakagawa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that 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.#R2#
No luck for Nakagawa with that takedown attempt.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakagawa looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Lang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
Lang swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Nakagawa's ribs.
Lang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nakagawa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakagawa checks it well.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Nakagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakagawa takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lang sprawls well. Lang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakagawa throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Lang sizes up Nakagawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakagawa tries to bum rush Lang with a series of wild strikes but Lang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Nakagawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lang sprawls well initially but Nakagawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lang is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakagawa lands strikes from half guard.
Nakagawa wants to take a breather but Lang is having none of it.
Lang wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa controlling the pace. #T3#
Nakagawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakagawa wants to free his trapped foot but Lang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lang is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Lang defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakagawa is trying to control. Lang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Lang defending well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nakagawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakagawa landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lang stuns Nakagawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakagawa just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Nakagawa has managed to clinch.
Nakagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?
A short right from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa can't get the takedown.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lang pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Nakagawa coming out on top.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lang throws out a leg kick but Nakagawa moves out of range and Lang only half commits.
Lang throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Lang.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lang sprawls and moves away.
Lang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lang thuds his shin into the meat of Nakagawa's side.
Lang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Lang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Lang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Lang tries a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Lang throws a series of punches but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa wants to clinch
and Lang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakagawa's knee momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakagawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakagawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa with a nice cross.
Lang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nakagawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakagawa blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick from Lang misses.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Lang avoids it well and moves away.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Nakagawa looking to score a takedown here. Lang is defending well but Nakagawa drives through and ends up in Lang's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lang holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakagawa controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Lang is pulling down on Nakagawa's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakagawa, at least for the moment.
Nakagawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakagawa is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakagawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C266: Nakagawa vs Machado II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Machado throws a hook but Nakagawa blocks it.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakagawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machado throws a low kick but Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
Machado throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Nakagawa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Nakagawa there.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
Nakagawa throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado cracks Nakagawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakagawa needs to keep his hands up - Machado had a free shot at his head there.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Nakagawa's ribs.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa shoots in but Machado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Nakagawa tries to counter by clinching up but Machado breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Nakagawa darts in looking for a takedown but Machado gets double underhooks and turns Nakagawa into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Machado. #T2#
Machado digs a right hand into Nakagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakagawa's gas tank.
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Machado.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Nakagawa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Machado desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely. #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.
Machado is doing well to control the position and prevent Nakagawa from advancing to side control.
Nakagawa throws a strike but Machado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nakagawa is fighting to break Machado's control of his arms but Machado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakagawa looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Machado looks for the body kick but Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Wanderson Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nakagawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Nakagawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head but Nakagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado scores with a hook.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.
Machado throws out a leg kick but Nakagawa moves out of range and Machado only half commits.
Machado misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a good cross that connects.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nakagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakagawa throws out the jab.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Nakagawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado.
A jab lands there for Nakagawa.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Nakagawa's leg but Nakagawa calmly moves out of range.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado throws a jab when Nakagawa was well out of range.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado clobbers Nakagawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakagawa tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakagawa works the jab nicely.
Wanderson Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machado.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Nakagawa cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakagawa walks into a straight right hand from Machado.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
As Machado tries to get set, Nakagawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Machado manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.#CL#
Nakagawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Nakagawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakagawa lands with a left to the head.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Nakagawa working aggressively here.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakagawas head.
Nakagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakagawa tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakagawa is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands. #TD#
Nakagawa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nakagawa being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Nakagawa looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Nakagawa moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Machado is looking to land body kicks.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakagawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado scores with the left hand. Nakagawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Machado connects with a single shot there.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Nakagawa is looking to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakagawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Nakagawa moved away.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Nakagawa checks it.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Machado avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machado throws a front kick aimed at Nakagawa's knee but Nakagawa avoids it well.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado takes one to the chin there.
Nakagawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Machado misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Machado connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.#TD#
Nakagawa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Machado to the ground. Nakagawa is now in Machado's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa throwing strikes but missing.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa is looking to pass into half guard but Machado pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Machado is in guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Nakagawa has his foot on Machado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machado works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakagawa controlling the position.
Nakagawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machado throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakagawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakagawa.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice shot by Machado.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Machado throws a body kick.
Machado tries to land a leg kick but Nakagawa saw it coming and moves away.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado lands a leg kick that knocks Nakagawa off balance momentarily.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Machado stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakagawa. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado throws a front kick that sends Nakagawa stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A leg kick checked by Nakagawa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.#TD#
Nakagawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.
Machado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nakagawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Nakagawa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nakagawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Machado scores with the left hand. Nakagawa knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakagawa blocks the leg kick.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakagawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a good low kick that Nakagawa was not able to check.
A solid body kick from Machado.
Nakagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Machado avoids it well and moves away.
Machado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Nakagawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakagawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakagawa. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Machado lands.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Machado thumps Nakagawa with a low kick.
Machado misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Machado throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.
Machado throws a leg kick but Nakagawa moved away.
Machado moves out of range as Nakagawa strikes.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Machado thinks about the counter body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakagawa checks a leg kick.
Machado throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
Machado takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa checks a low kick from Machado.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
Machado throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado pushes Nakagawa away with a front kick.
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Nakagawa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado jabs Nakagawa right on the nose. Nakagawa blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Nakagawa.
Machado slips under a jab.
Nakagawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machado - that will leave a mark!
Machado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakagawa. Nakagawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakagawa throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa is looking to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch.
Nakagawa defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Machado throws a body kick.
Machado misses the jab.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Nakagawa moved away.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado tries a quick counter leg kick but Nakagawa is wise to it.
Nakagawa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakagawa off to one side.
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nakagawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machado wants to slow Nakagawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Nakagawa instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Nakagawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machado.
Nakagawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakagawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Nakagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakagawa scores with a shot to the body.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Nakagawa walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakagawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machado - the referee stops the clock and Nakagawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machado. Nakagawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Nakagawa goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Machado lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakagawa.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Wanderson Machado 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.

Event: C264: Titus vs Martin
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Rocksaw is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Nakagawa moves into range and clinches up with Rocksaw.
Rocksaw blocking some punches.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocksaw presses Nakagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nakagawa blocks an uppercut.
Rocksaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakagawa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocksaw throws a head punch that misses.
Rocksaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocksaw 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.#TD#
Nakagawa wants the takedown. Rocksaw is fighting it off but Nakagawa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rocksaw's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakagawa throws an elbow that misses. Rocksaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakagawa's guard. Nice move by Rocksaw!#REVB#
Rocksaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Nakagawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rocksaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakagawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakagawa has momentary wrist control but Rocksaw slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocksaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocksaw postures up in Nakagawa's guard and throws a big left but Nakagawa blocks it. #SUB#
Nakagawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rocksaw trying to control but Nakagawa is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa is trying to keep Rocksaw in close.
Rocksaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Rocksaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Nakagawa working for a triangle but Rocksaw defends it easily. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocksaw defends well.
Rocksaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rocksaw working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Rocksaw throwing strikes but missing.
Rocksaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocksaw postures up and lands a big shot to Nakagawa's brow. #T3#
Rocksaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rocksaw cracks Nakagawa with a solid left hand.
Nakagawa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Rocksaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Nakagawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocksaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocksaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakagawa is trying to control the position but Rocksaw postures up.
Rocksaw stands up over Nakagawa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakagawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rocksaw works over Nakagawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakagawa has momentary wrist control but Rocksaw slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakagawa is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Nakagawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocksaw trying to control the position here.
Nakagawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocksaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksaw pulls Nakagawa in to control the position.
Rocksaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Nakagawa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rocksaw to the ground. Nakagawa is now in Rocksaw's guard.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Rocksaw is keeping the position.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa passes into half guard. #T1#
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Rocksaw is a slippery customer.
Rocksaw is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nakagawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rocksaw!
Nakagawa tries to control but Rocksaw wriggling away.
Rocksaw holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nakagawa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rocksaw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Rocksaw postures up and lands a big shot to Nakagawa's brow.
Nakagawa is trying to control the position but Rocksaw postures up.
Nakagawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nakagawa working for a triangle but Rocksaw defends it easily.
Nakagawa 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.
Rocksaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocksaw trying to control but Nakagawa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rocksaw postures up in Nakagawa's guard and throws a big left but Nakagawa blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa trying to control the position.
Nakagawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocksaw's guard. #REVR#
Rocksaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakagawa throws a strike but Rocksaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakagawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocksaw's guard. #REVR#
Rocksaw keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa passes Rocksaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Rocksaw is looking to improve his position.
Rocksaw keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nakagawa throwing shots but Rocksaw is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Rocksaw falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakagawa. #SUB#
Nakagawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rocksaw is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nakagawa, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a triangle here. Rocksaw is fighting it but it looks tight! Nakagawa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rocksaw is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ramone Rocksaw spoke after the fight, saying 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'.

Event: C259: Obaminator vs Nakagawa V
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
Obaminator uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Obaminator as he connects with a hook.
Obaminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Obaminator jabs Nakagawa right on the nose. Nakagawa blinks but takes it well.
Nakagawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Obaminator takes one to the chin there.
Obaminator looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range. #TD2#
Nakagawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obaminator sprawls well initially but Nakagawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakagawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Obaminator tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakagawa lands a nice short elbow.
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Obaminator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa is looking to stall here but Obaminator recovers full guard. #SUB#
Obaminator is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakagawa defends well.
Nakagawa postures up and lands a big shot to Obaminator's brow.
Obaminator tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nakagawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Obaminator is looking to reverse the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Obaminator takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Obaminator wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Nakagawa has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Obaminator's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Obaminator is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Nakagawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Barack Obaminator spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be black'.

Event: C254: Obaminator vs Machado II
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Matsuda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Matsuda.
Nakagawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsuda looks to land a left hand but Nakagawa moved out of range nicely.
Matsuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Matsuda tries to get set, Nakagawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Matsuda manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Matsuda is quick to defend against it.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Matsuda strikes.
Nakagawa wants to clinch.#T1#
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuda.#CL#
Nakagawa moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuda taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Matsuda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakagawa working aggressively here.
Nakagawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakagawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Matsuda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakagawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakagawa misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Matsuda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuda swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matsuda won't be happy with that. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakagawa not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Nakagawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but Matsuda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakagawa to get the leverage.
Matsuda wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Matsuda trying to control here.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuda keeps working. #SUB2#
Matsuda looking for submissions off his back.
Matsuda gets full guard.
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuda is retaining full guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass. #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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsuda controls Nakagawa momentarily but Nakagawa frees himself. #SUB#
Nakagawa drops back looking for a leg! Matsuda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matsuda manages to kick Nakagawa off! Nakagawa jumps back into Matsuda's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
Matsuda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matsuda misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Matsuda gets a double leg takedown into Nakagawa's guard.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakagawa is retaining full guard.
Nakagawa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nakagawa has his foot on Matsuda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsuda works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matsuda scores with a shot to the body.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakagawa misses with a hook.
Matsuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuda works Nakagawa's body with a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Nakagawa as Matsuda shoots in.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matsuda.
Matsuda controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakagawa has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Matsuda cracks Nakagawa with a big right hand but Nakagawa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsuda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakagawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nakagawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Matsuda cracks Nakagawa with a solid left hand.
Matsuda trying to control but Nakagawa is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa working a defensive guard here.
Matsuda throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Nakagawa has his foot on Matsuda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsuda works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakagawa keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakagawa is keeping the position for now.
Matsuda throwing strikes from guard but Nakagawa blocks nicely. #T3#
Matsuda is working Nakagawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsuda. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a guillotine here but Matsuda defends easily. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a triangle but Matsuda pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matsuda uses it to pass to side control.
Nakagawa is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuda keeps moving and retains side control.
Tanaka Matsuda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matsuda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakagawa rather than just go for the knockout.
Matsuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Matsuda misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Matsuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Matsuda avoids it well and moves away.
Matsuda misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matsuda is trying to defend but Nakagawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matsuda trying to control here. #T1#
Matsuda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Matsuda looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nakagawa passes into side control!
Matsuda trying to remain calm as Nakagawa controls from the top position.
Matsuda tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position.
Matsuda is not content to let Nakagawa control the position. #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.
Nakagawa scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matsuda wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
Matsuda tries to improve position but can't.
Matsuda is trying to control Nakagawa's posture but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa lands an elbow.
Matsuda regains half guard.
Matsuda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Nakagawa is in close to Matsuda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakagawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Matsuda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakagawa defends it easily.
Nakagawa landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakagawa works over Matsuda with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Matsuda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nakagawa escapes and throws Matsuda's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Nakagawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matsuda tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakagawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C248: Obama vs Giovanni III
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Yarborough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakagawa checks it well.
Nakagawa takes a swing at Yarborough's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Yarborough wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakagawa slips under a jab from Yarborough.#TD2#
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yarborough is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Yarborough manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nakagawa misses with a takedown attempt - Yarborough sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Nakagawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Nakagawa connects with a nice looking jab.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Nakagawa looking to score a takedown here. Yarborough is defending well but Nakagawa drives through and ends up in Yarborough's guard.
Yarborough is looking to stand up but Nakagawa isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Yarborough is retaining full guard.
Yarborough is looking to stand back up but Nakagawa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yarborough.
Yarborough wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarborough avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakagawa.
Yarborough is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yarborough is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Nakagawa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but Yarborough is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakagawa to get the leverage.
Nakagawa uses his free foot to push down on Yarborough's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yarborough.
Yarborough is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nakagawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yarborough wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakagawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB2#
Nakagawa looking to secure an arm triangle but Yarborough defends it well.
Nakagawa looking to ground and pound but Yarborough is blocking nicely. #T4#
Nakagawa looking to finish Yarborough with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yarborough!
Yarborough tries to buck Nakagawa off but he can't manage it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nakagawa lands a heavy elbow.
Yarborough's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nakagawa lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Yarborough trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nakagawa is landing with some decent strikes but Yarborough is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
You get the feeling that Yarborough really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Yarborough trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yarborough throws a series of punches but Nakagawa moves out of range. #TD2#
Nakagawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nakagawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES#
Yarborough kicks Nakagawa off and gets to his feet.
Nakagawa tries to clinch up
and Yarborough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa lands a body shot. #T1#
Nakagawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakagawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yarborough is looking to clinch.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Yarborough.
Yarborough stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakagawa. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Yarborough misses the target.
Nakagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Jab, jab by Nakagawa - just one landing.
Yarborough throws a low kick, looking for Nakagawa's leg but Nakagawa calmly moves out of range.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa missing with a left hand there. Yarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yarborough stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Yarborough misses its target.
James Yarborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Yarborough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakagawa fails to land the takedown.
Nakagawa throws a series of punches but Yarborough moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Yarborough as Nakagawa shoots in.
James Yarborough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Yarborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakagawa misses the target. #T4#
Yarborough attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yarborough throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yarborough throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yarborough!
Nakagawa lands some shots froms side control.
Yarborough is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yarborough is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa prevents Yarborough from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Nakagawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yarborough knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nakagawa lands a jab.
James Yarborough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakagawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown attempt
and Yarborough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakagawa. #T1#
Yarborough scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yarborough swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Yarborough pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Nakagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Nakagawa as he connects with a hook.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Nakagawa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yarborough pushes Nakagawa off looking to stand but Nakagawa dives back in and keeps control.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Yarborough dodges it nicely.
Yarborough is trying to stand up here but Nakagawa is controlling him well.
Nakagawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yarborough looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yarborough tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yarborough looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakagawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yarborough doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Nakagawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James Yarborough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.#TD2#
Nakagawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakagawa controls the position.
Nakagawa blocks the strikes from Yarborough.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Yarborough is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nakagawa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yarborough wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Yarborough explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakagawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarborough throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Nakagawa counters by clinching up.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Well Nakagawa 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Our winner, Shinnosuke Nakagawa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C244: Marciano vs Perkele
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakagawa defends it well.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakamura manages to circle out of the way.
Nakamura connects with a body shot.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Nakamura has Nakagawa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nakamura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nakagawa tumbling to the mat - Nakamura dives into Nakagawa's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakagawa is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakamura is looking to sweep but instead, Nakagawa has passed into half guard.
Nakamura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakagawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Nakagawa is pushing down on Nakamura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakamura is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakagawa has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Nakagawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura gets full guard.
Nakamura has momentary wrist control but Nakagawa slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakagawa postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow. #T3#
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakagawa is one step ahead there.
Nakagawa advances position into side control!
Nakagawa trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nakagawa is working for a kimura but Nakamura is defending it quite comfortably.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura scores with a jab.
Nakamura swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a jab to Nakagawa's midsection.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Nakamura swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.#CL#
Nakagawa moves into the clinch.#T1#
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nakamura sprawls and moves away.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura jabs Nakagawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
As Nakamura tries to get set, Nakagawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakamura manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakamura misses with a straight right. #T2#
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
Nakagawa 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 Nakamura's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nakagawa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Nakamura tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nakamura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nakamura is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakamura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nakagawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura trying to control from Nakagawa's half guard. Nakagawa has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakagawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakagawa, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Nakagawa blocks nicely.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura misses with a left hand #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakagawa passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Nakagawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nakamura, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Nakagawa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nakamura some visible discomfort.
Nakamura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakagawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nakamura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakagawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakagawa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Nakagawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nakamura sees it coming and defends easily.
Nakagawa prevents Nakamura from improving his position.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Nakamura defends it.
Nakamura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakamura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakagawa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
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.
Nakagawa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakamura gets full guard.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Nakamura is striking from the bottom but Nakagawa uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nakagawa is looking to stall here but Nakamura recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakagawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
A relieved looking Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C235: Ji Woo vs Myers
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakagawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Machado sprawls well. He's pushed Nakagawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Machado misses.
Nakagawa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Machado throws the kick towards the body but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so Nakagawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Nakagawa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakagawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Machado controlling Nakagawa's posture.
Machado is continuing to stall.
Machado keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakagawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakagawa throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nakagawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Machado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakagawa misses with a hook.#T3#
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado lands a leg kick that knocks Nakagawa off balance momentarily.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakagawa off the cage and back into range.
Nakagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Machado.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
The fighters circling - Nakagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
Machado throws a leg kick #TD#
so Nakagawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakagawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Nakagawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Nakagawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Machado.
Machado gets through Nakagawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakagawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Nakagawa's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Machado presses Nakagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa tries a body shot but Machado blocks it. #T1#
Machado takes a shot to the head.
Nakagawa lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado lands a left hand.
Nakagawa misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
Nakagawa can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
A short left from Machado.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Nakagawa avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Nakagawa is working Machado over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakagawa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado works on Nakagawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakagawa takes a shot to the head.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands a body punch.
A short right from Machado.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Machado.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Wanderson Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Machado tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Machado. #T4#
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Machado misses with some punches.
Nakagawa can't get the takedown.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Nakagawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Machado.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakagawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Nakagawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Machado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakagawa under the eye.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Machado misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machado's guard.
Machado has Nakagawa pulled in close to control his posture.
The adventures of Machado the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Nakagawa trying to move into half guard but instead Machado has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Nakagawa working for submissions but it's allowed Machado to get to half guard.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
Machado is thwarting Nakagawa's attempts to control the position.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machado in particular looking to stall.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Machado is taking a breather. Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machado thows a leg kick but Nakagawa checks it #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machado! #T4#
Machado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Machado keeping control of the position.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but Machado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakagawa to get the leverage.
Nakagawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wanderson Machado.
I've got Machado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Our winner, Wanderson Machado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C228: Ji Woo vs Benedetti II
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Giovanni.
Giovanni misses the jab.
A jab from Giovanni misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giovanni. Nakagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakagawa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Giovanni is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakagawa checks a leg kick.
Giovanni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Giovanni.
Giovanni wants to land a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Giovanni clinches up with Nakagawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakagawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Giovanni swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giovanni throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Giovanni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Giovanni misses with a body punch. #T1#
Nakagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Giovanni manages to get underhooks.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakagawa tries to work over Giovanni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Giovanni trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Nakagawa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Giovanni can't fight it off and eventually Nakagawa manages to take the fight to the floor. Giovanni looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nakagawa trying to control but Giovanni is working from the bottom.
Giovanni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
Giovanni looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Giovanni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Giovanni holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giovanni is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakagawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Giovanni defends well and Nakagawa ends up having to push Giovanni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Giovanni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonny Giovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Nakagawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Giovanni tries to avoid it but Nakagawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Giovanni to the ground. Giovanni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Giovanni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Giovanni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakagawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakagawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Giovanni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonny Giovanni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Giovanni.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giovanni lands a nice shot that snaps Nakagawa's head back.
Nakagawa lands the left hand.
Giovanni throws a hook but Nakagawa blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Giovanni. No joy for Nakagawa on that attempt.
Good work by Nakagawa as he checks the leg kick.
Nakagawa feints the counter takedown.
Giovanni is looking to clinch but Nakagawa is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakagawa blocks the leg kick.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakagawa lands a nice hook to Giovanni's body. Giovanni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giovanni.
Giovanni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Giovanni's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Giovanni throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Nakagawa. Beautiful body shot.
Nakagawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Giovanni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonny Giovanni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giovanni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Giovanni misses its intended target.
Nakagawa feints the counter takedown.
Giovanni ducks under a wild hook from Nakagawa.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Giovanni avoids it easily.
Nakagawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakagawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giovanni swivels and escapes.
A lazy left from Giovanni finds it's target.
Giovanni throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Giovanni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Giovanni stuns Nakagawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Giovanni.
Nakagawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Giovanni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Giovanni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakagawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Giovanni misses its intended target.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Giovanni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Giovanni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakagawa can do to turn this around?
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
Giovanni tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Giovanni moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni cracks Nakagawa with an open hand slap.
Giovanni misses with a straight left.
Giovanni is looking to clinch but Nakagawa is avoiding it.
Nakagawa shoots in and drives through. Giovanni sprawls well.#T1#
Giovanni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Giovanni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Giovanni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Giovanni misses.
Giovanni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakagawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Giovanni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakagawa takes a swing at Giovanni's ribcage but misses.
Giovanni misses with a body shot.
Giovanni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakagawa under the eye.
Giovanni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakagawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakagawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakagawa wants a takedown but no success here.
Nakagawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Giovanni smiles and moves away.
Sonny Giovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Nakagawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakagawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Giovanni misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Giovanni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giovanni works the jab nicely.
Giovanni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakagawa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Giovanni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Nakagawa closes the distance and pushes Giovanni back into the cage.
Nakagawa digs a right hand underneath Giovanni's ribcage. Giovanni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Giovanni.
Giovanni scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Giovanni fails to land. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Nakagawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Giovanni avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Nakagawa lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Nakagawa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nakagawa postures up in Giovanni's guard and throws a big left but Giovanni blocks it.
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Giovanni trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Nakagawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Giovanni is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nakagawa, into his guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a triangle but Giovanni pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Giovanni defends well.
Nakagawa trying to keep a closed guard but Giovanni is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Giovanni dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Giovanni swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Giovanni defends it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Giovanni.
Nakagawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Giovanni counters with a good low kick that Nakagawa was not able to check.
Nakagawa takes one to the side of the head.
Giovanni tries to clinch but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Giovanni.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Giovanni pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Nakagawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Nakagawa lands a body punch.
Sonny Giovanni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Giovanni trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Giovanni.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Giovanni lands with a left to the head.
Giovanni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakagawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Giovanni or not.
Nakagawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Giovanni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sonny Giovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.#T1##TD2#
Nakagawa jumps into guard, dragging Giovanni to the mat.
Nakagawa is trying to keep Giovanni in close.
Giovanni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakagawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa wants to sweep here but Giovanni controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Giovanni sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakagawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakagawa looks to land a right hand but Giovanni moved out of range.
Giovanni misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Giovanni throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Giovanni has closed the distance and engaged Nakagawa in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Giovanni.
Giovanni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakagawa lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Nakagawa misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Nakagawa jumps into guard, dragging Giovanni to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa looking to control. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giovanni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Nakagawa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Giovanni has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giovanni is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Giovanni clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Giovanni. Nakagawa shrugs it off though.
Giovanni's corner calls for a 1-2. Giovanni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
Giovanni misses with a low kick.
Nakagawa goes for a double leg but Giovanni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Giovanni continues to drive forward.
Giovanni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakagawa walks into a stiff left hand from Giovanni.
Giovanni throws out a loose jab but Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Giovanni misses.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Giovanni avoids it easily.
Giovanni tries to clinch but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Giovanni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakagawa wants to counter the offense by Giovanni and move into the clinch position.
Nakagawa throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Nakagawa walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giovanni. Nakagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakagawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Giovanni defends it well.
Nakagawa is looking to clinch.
Giovanni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Giovanni stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakagawa. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Giovanni looks to land a body kick but Nakagawa moved away.#CL2#
Nakagawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Giovanni uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Nakagawa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Giovanni regains guard.
Giovanni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakagawa on the ground.
Nakagawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Giovanni trying to control the position here. #T2#
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa throwing strikes but missing.
Giovanni keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Giovanni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Giovanni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Giovanni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakagawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giovanni sizes up Nakagawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Giovanni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Giovanni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giovanni.
Nakagawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but Giovanni shows good takedown defense.
Sonny Giovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.#T4#
Nakagawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Giovanni sprawls well. He's pushed Nakagawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Giovanni misses.
Nakagawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Giovanni defends it well.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Giovanni.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Giovanni avoids it easily.
Giovanni connects with a looping right hand.
Giovanni misses with a low kick as Nakagawa jumps back.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Giovanni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Giovanni doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakagawa circles away.
Giovanni throws a body kick that misses.
Nakagawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakagawa there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Giovanni moves into range and clinches up with Nakagawa.
Giovanni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giovanni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Giovanni is pressed up against the cage. Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Giovanni down to the mat. Giovanni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sonny Giovanni is winning the standup battle so far.
Giovanni scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Giovanni had his way with Shinnosuke Nakagawa in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Giovanni wants to clinch.
Giovanni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Giovanni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Giovanni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakagawa.
That kick from Giovanni tenderised Nakagawa's leg. Nakagawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Giovanni throws a shot to the body.
Giovanni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakagawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni thuds his right hand into Nakagawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Giovanni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakagawa throws a nice looking combination but Giovanni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giovanni. Nakagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nakagawa moves in looking to clinch but Giovanni pushes him off.
Giovanni lands with a straight right. Nakagawa didn't see that one coming.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Giovanni.
Giovanni slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakagawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good exchange - Giovanni coming out on top.#CL2#
Nakagawa pushes Giovanni up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Giovanni's elbow.
Giovanni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Nakagawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Giovanni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nakagawa scores with a hook to the body.
Giovanni blocks an uppercut.
Nakagawa takes a shot to the head.
Giovanni lands a body punch.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakagawa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Giovanni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giovanni.
Nakagawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giovanni lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovanni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakagawa tries to work over Giovanni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Giovanni throws a head punch that misses.
Nakagawa tries to pull guard but Giovanni holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakagawa drops back down to his feet.
Sonny Giovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Giovanni misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giovanni.
Nakagawa tries a body shot but Giovanni blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Giovanni.
Giovanni is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakagawa is defending well for now.
Giovanni goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Giovanni lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land. #TD2#
Nakagawa has Giovanni pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nakagawa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Giovanni tumbling to the mat - Nakagawa dives into Giovanni's guard.
Giovanni controlling Nakagawa's posture.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giovanni is keeping the position for now.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakagawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giovanni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giovanni looking for a sweep. Not yet Giovanni, not yet.
Nakagawa throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giovanni misses with a body kick.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a clinch but Giovanni shakes him off and moves away.
Nakagawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Giovanni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Giovanni, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Giovanni!
Sonny Giovanni retains his middleweight title!
Sonny Giovanni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C222: Giovanni vs Obama II
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Nakagawa. Those never looked like landing.
Spencer thinks about the counter body kick.
Nakagawa misses with a looping left.
Spencer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nakagawa will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spencer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Nakagawa lands the left hand.#CL#
Nakagawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakagawa tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Nakagawa wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakagawa.
Spencer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Spencer.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spencer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakagawa.
Spencer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.#T2#
Nakagawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Nakagawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spencer.
We've been hearing reports that Nakagawa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakagawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Spencer is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakagawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakagawa works his way into full mount!
Nakagawa 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.#T3#
Nakagawa trying to control but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nakagawa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nakagawa tries to control but Spencer wriggling away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spencer taking shots to the head.
Spencer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spencer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakagawa.
Spencer taking shots to the head.
Nakagawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakagawa looking to ground and pound but Spencer is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Nakagawa clinches up against the cage.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Nakagawa lands with a right to the head.
Nakagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spencer trying to land knees to the body.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Spencer lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakagawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spencer on the side of the head.
Nakagawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spencer feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Spencer.#CL#
Nakagawa gets a clinch. #T1#
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Nakagawa is controlling him.#BC2#
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Spencer needs to keep his hands up - Nakagawa had a free shot at his head there.
Nakagawa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Spencer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer tries to work over Nakagawa's front leg with a kick but Nakagawa checks it.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot. #T2#
Nakagawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Shinnosuke Nakagawa has been cut.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spencer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spencer misses with a straight right.
Nakagawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
James Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spencer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakagawa. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer with a jab.#CL#
Nakagawa closes the distance and clinches.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Nakagawa avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakagawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
Spencer looking to stall.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Nakagawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spencer to keep the fight standing.
Spencer is looking to control Nakagawa's arms but Nakagawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spencer has his back to the cage.
Spencer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nakagawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Spencer. #TD#
Nakagawa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Spencer regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer trying to control the position here.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Spencer is keeping the position.
Nakagawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shinnosuke Nakagawa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
Spencer moves away from the strike by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to clinch there but Spencer circles away.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Nakagawa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spencer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spencer's guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spencer is controlling Nakagawa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nakagawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Nakagawa there.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa.
Spencer wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nakagawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spencer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakagawa scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2##SUB#
Spencer is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Nakagawa has latched onto it... Big trouble! Nakagawa pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Spencer is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Nakagawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C218: Nakagawa vs Giovanni II
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Giovanni rushes Nakagawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Giovanni struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Giovanni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giovanni lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Nakagawa. #TD#
Nakagawa has clasped his hands together around Giovanni's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Giovanni avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Giovanni down.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nakagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nakagawa trying to control the position but Giovanni is working away. #T1#
Giovanni struggling a bit here.
Nakagawa wants to control but Giovanni is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nakagawa tries for a kimura but Giovanni is defending well.
Nakagawa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Giovanni is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Giovanni is keeping him busy.
Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Giovanni is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nakagawa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
I wouldn't like to be where Giovanni is right now.
Nakagawa is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giovanni keeps working.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound but Giovanni is defending the strikes.
Nakagawa wants to control but Giovanni is keeping him busy.
Giovanni is looking to regain half guard here but Nakagawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Nakagawa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nakagawa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #ES2#
Giovanni throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Nakagawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Giovanni circles away easily
and Giovanni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giovanni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range and Giovanni settles back down.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Giovanni.
Giovanni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Giovanni avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Giovanni sprawls well. He's pushed Nakagawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakagawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Giovanni avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Giovanni. Nakagawa shrugs it off though.
Giovanni misses with a looping left.#TD#
Nakagawa feints and as Giovanni raises his hands in defense, Nakagawa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Giovanni wants to stand up but Nakagawa is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakagawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giovanni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakagawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Giovanni is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Giovanni as he jumps to the side.
Nakagawa wants to clinch
and Giovanni counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nakagawa takes a swing at Giovanni's ribcage but misses.
Giovanni looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Nakagawa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Giovanni.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giovanni moves away.
Giovanni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Giovanni defends it nicely.
Nakagawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Giovanni sprawls well. He's pushed Nakagawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovanni wants to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3##TD#
Nakagawa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Giovanni to the ground. Nakagawa is now in Giovanni's guard.
Giovanni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa distracts Giovanni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakagawa is fighting to break Giovanni's control of his arms but Giovanni is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakagawa advances to half guard. #T4#
Nakagawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakagawa working over Giovanni with some ground and pound. Giovanni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Nakagawa connects with a nice short shot to Giovanni's temple.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagawa is thwarting Giovanni's attempts to control the position.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giovanni keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Giovanni throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown. Giovanni fights it but they end up in guard.
Giovanni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakagawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nakagawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Giovanni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nakagawa looking to pass the guard.
Nakagawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Giovanni moves into the clinch.#T2#
Nakagawa tries to work over Giovanni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Giovanni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Giovanni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakagawa jumps guard but Giovanni stands there with Nakagawa around his waist. Nakagawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Giovanni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Giovanni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Giovanni after a bit of a struggle.
Giovanni stops a takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
Giovanni tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Giovanni.
Giovanni is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakagawa is defending well for now.
Nakagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Giovanni can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Giovanni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakagawa jumps guard but Giovanni stands there with Nakagawa around his waist. Nakagawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Giovanni.
Knees in the clinch landing for Giovanni.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Nakagawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Giovanni tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakagawa avoids the damage to the body.
Giovanni misses with a punch to the body.
Giovanni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Giovanni throws a head punch that misses.
Giovanni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Nakagawa is working for takedown but Giovanni is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakagawa lands a shoulder strike.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giovanni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giovanni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakagawa lands a nice uppercut.
Giovanni blocks an uppercut.
Nakagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giovanni swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakagawa can't get the takedown.
Giovanni lands a right hand.
Nakagawa lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakagawa.
Giovanni lands a body shot.
Nakagawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giovanni is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Nakagawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Giovanni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Giovanni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giovanni is working Nakagawa over against the cage.
Nakagawa goes for a takedown attempt but Giovanni pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Giovanni #TD#
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Giovanni's guard.
Giovanni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakagawa forces his way into half guard.
Nakagawa wants to pass to mount but Giovanni is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Giovanni really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Giovanni defending well as Nakagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Giovanni follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Giovanni manages to circle out of the way.
Nakagawa wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Giovanni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Giovanni tries a quick counter leg kick but Nakagawa is wise to it.#T1#
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Giovanni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakagawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakagawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Giovanni moves out of range.
Nakagawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giovanni's waist but Giovanni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakagawa off to one side.
Nakagawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Giovanni scores with the left hand. Nakagawa knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Giovanni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Giovanni.
Sonny Giovanni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown attempt - Giovanni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giovanni leaves Nakagawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovanni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Giovanni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakagawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Giovanni's head. #T3#
Giovanni wants to clinch.
Nakagawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Giovanni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Giovanni misses.
Giovanni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakagawa under the eye.
Giovanni throws a big shot that misses.
Sonny Giovanni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakagawa checks a leg kick.
Giovanni throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
Giovanni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
Donk. Nakagawa catches Giovanni right on the button with a cross.
Nakagawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakagawa jabs at Giovanni's body.
Nakagawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Giovanni dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Giovanni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakagawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giovanni throws out a counter right but Nakagawa avoids it with no problem.
Nakagawa swinging wildly here.
Giovanni looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Giovanni gets caught flat footed, as Nakagawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Giovanni holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giovanni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Giovanni scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Giovanni tries a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.#CL#
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Giovanni lands a left hand.
Giovanni lands an uppercut.
Giovanni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nakagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Giovanni.
Giovanni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Giovanni.
A body shot lands from Nakagawa.
Sonny Giovanni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Giovanni tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Nakagawa managing to block the knees to the body from Giovanni.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Giovanni misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Giovanni tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Giovanni cracks Nakagawa with a nice body shot.
Nakagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Giovanni's elbow.
Giovanni tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Giovanni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short body shot lands from Giovanni as the two fighters clinch.
Giovanni missing with knees to the body.
Giovanni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Giovanni. #T4#
Giovanni lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Giovanni.
Giovanni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Giovanni scores with a shoulder strike.
Giovanni misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giovanni blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Still in the clinch, Giovanni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Giovanni misses with the head strike.
Nakagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Nakagawa jumps guard.
Giovanni passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nakagawa is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Giovanni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Giovanni 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Giovanni!
Sonny Giovanni is the new middleweight champion!
Sonny Giovanni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C213: Nakagawa vs Kahn II
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Nakagawa misses with a body shot.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Nakagawa gets a clinch.
Nakagawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kahn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kahn or not.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Nakagawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakagawa lands a left hand.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Kahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Nakagawa is trying to drag Kahn to the mat but Kahn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakagawas head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Nakagawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kahn walks away with a smile on his face. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn.
Kahn leaves Nakagawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kahn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakagawa is breathing heavily.
Nakagawa throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Kahn 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.
Nakagawa defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakagawa! Kahn lets Nakagawa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Shinnosuke Nakagawa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn throws a jab when Nakagawa was well out of range.#T2#
Kahn looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
Nakagawa lands a body punch.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakagawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kahn lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
Good body shot from Kahn.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Nakagawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakagawa.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakagawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kahn to keep the fight standing.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kahn prevents it.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakagawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Kahn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
Nakagawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakagawa.#T4#
Kahn lands a shoulder strike.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Nakagawa avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Kahn takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kahn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Kahn manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Kahn. #TD#
Nakagawa jumps into guard, dragging Kahn to the mat. #SUB#
Nakagawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa is trying to control the position but Kahn postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Kahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinnosuke Nakagawa's cut.
That's time! Nakagawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Nakagawa off balance momentarily.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Nakagawa doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakagawa! Kahn lets Nakagawa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Nakagawa is rocked!
Kahn throws a push kick but Nakagawa slaps the foot to one side.
Nakagawa tries to counter by clinching up but Kahn breaks away and moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Kahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakagawa has Kahn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kahn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Nakagawa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kahn keeping hold of Nakagawa's head, controlling as best he can. #T1##SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakagawa slows the pace down in half guard.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Kahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kahn is concentrating on defense, preventing Nakagawa from advancing position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakagawa throwing shots but Kahn is blocking nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nakagawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kahn defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakagawa has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakagawa! Kahn lets Nakagawa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Nakagawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakagawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Kahn gets tackled into the cage by Nakagawa. Nakagawa maintains the clinch.
Kahn gets underhooks to prevent Nakagawa's takedown attempt. #T3#
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakagawa.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mohammed Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakagawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kahn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kahn tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn lands a big right hand that drops Nakagawa! The killer instinct kicks in and Kahn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kahn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Mohammed Kahn 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.

Event: C210: Kahn vs Nakagawa
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Kahn throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahn swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahn as he avoids it easily.
Kahn scores with a nice strike.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn thumps Nakagawa with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kahn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Nakagawa is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kahn as he works his way to full guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahn is keeping the position for now.
Nakagawa stands and throws Kahn's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kahn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kahn defending against the ground and pound.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Kahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nakagawa tries for a kimura but Kahn is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakagawa looking to control but instead Kahn has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nakagawa wants to pass to mount but Kahn is defending the position. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nakagawa seems to be working for a kimura but Kahn defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kahn!
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Nakagawa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa working the strikes but Kahn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nakagawa looks to land a strike but Kahn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Nakagawa advances to half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Kahn is keeping him busy.
Nakagawa is pressing down on Kahn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kahn is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kahn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakagawa.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Kahn defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Kahn is a slippery customer.
Nakagawa throwing shots but Kahn is blocking nicely.
Nakagawa trying to mount his opponent but Kahn defends it.
Nakagawa passes to side control. #T3#
Kahn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakagawa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kahn defends it well.
Nakagawa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nakagawa unloads with some shots from mount but Kahn bucks and avoids them well. #SUB2#
Nakagawa has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kahn is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mohammed Kahn spoke after the fight, saying 'Jihad!'.

Event: C207: Nakagawa vs Obama IV
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Obaminator takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obaminator lands a slapping body shot.
Obaminator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Obaminator jabs Nakagawa right on the nose. Nakagawa blinks but takes it well.
Obaminator throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obaminator's guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Obaminator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Obaminator holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Obaminator had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakagawa defends it easily.
Obaminator is trying to keep Nakagawa in close.
Nakagawa landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Nakagawa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakagawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Obaminator is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nakagawa connects with a decent elbow.
Nakagawa wants to control but Obaminator is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obaminator knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Nakagawa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
Nakagawa working away.
Obaminator is looking to reverse the position.
Nakagawa working away.#SUB#
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Obaminator, who protects the arm well.
Obaminator manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obaminator defends it well.
Obaminator is trying to maintain the position but Nakagawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakagawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Obaminator moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Obaminator has momentary wrist control but Nakagawa slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Obaminator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Obaminator is looking for a triangle but Nakagawa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Nakagawa drops back looking for a leg! Obaminator is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Obaminator manages to kick Nakagawa off! Nakagawa jumps back into Obaminator's guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Obaminator 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obaminator keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Obaminator tries to sprawl out of it but Nakagawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obaminator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Obaminator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obaminator takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Obaminator strikes.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obaminator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obaminator lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakagawa slips a straight right by Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Obaminator's corner calls for a 1-2. Obaminator obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nakagawa gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obaminator has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obaminator tries to buck Nakagawa off but Nakagawa is having none of it.#T1#
Obaminator manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Nakagawa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Obaminator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obaminator.#SUB2#
Obaminator has his foot on Nakagawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakagawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Obaminator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakagawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Obaminator takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obaminator keeps working.
Obaminator is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakagawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Nakagawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Obaminator is just riding it out for now. Nakagawa eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Obaminator reverses the position - he's now on top in Nakagawa's guard. #T3#
Nakagawa working a defensive guard but Obaminator manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB2#
Obaminator working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nakagawa tries to improve position but can't.
Nakagawa regains half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakagawa.
Obaminator stays in close to Nakagawa's body and controls the position.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obaminator is one step ahead there.
Nakagawa being controlled here, momentarily.
Obaminator stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagawa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obaminator trying to control but Nakagawa is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa blocks a head kick by Obaminator.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obaminator falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown. Obaminator fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Obaminator had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakagawa defends it easily.
Obaminator controls Nakagawa momentarily but Nakagawa frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Obaminator gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Obaminator working for a triangle but Nakagawa defends it easily. #SUB2#
Obaminator working for submissions but it's allowed Nakagawa to get to half guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but Obaminator is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Obaminator wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obaminator can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nakagawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Nakagawa wants to free his trapped foot but Obaminator is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nakagawa passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa landing shots from mount.
Obaminator wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Obaminator is looking to improve his position but Nakagawa isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Nakagawa lands a couple of good shots and Obaminator has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nakagawa is not going to allow Obaminator to sit and survive in this position.
Nakagawa scores with punches to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nakagawa is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Obaminator won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Nakagawa off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Barack Obaminator had this to say: 'I'll be black'.

Event: C203: Nakagawa vs Giovanni
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Nakagawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Giovanni swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa works Giovanni's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakagawa misses the target.
Nakagawa fails with the takedown.
Giovanni counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Giovanni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giovanni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Giovanni chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Nakagawa lands with a hook. Giovanni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Giovanni moves out of range.
Giovanni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakagawa with a body shot.
Sonny Giovanni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giovanni misses with a body kick.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Giovanni is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Giovanni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Giovanni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Nakagawa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Giovanni. That snapped Nakagawa's head back.
Giovanni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Giovanni sprawls and moves away.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giovanni moves away.#TD#
Nakagawa looking to score a takedown here. Giovanni is defending well but Nakagawa drives through and ends up in Giovanni's guard.

Giovanni has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nakagawa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakagawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Nakagawa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Giovanni can't fight it off and eventually Nakagawa manages to take the fight to the floor. Giovanni looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Giovanni wants to stand but Nakagawa is controlling the position.
Giovanni wants to get back to his feet but Nakagawa passes into half guard.
Nakagawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakagawa wants to free his trapped foot but Giovanni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Giovanni is in trouble now - Nakagawa has advanced to mount!
Giovanni is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Giovanni is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T3#
Nakagawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Giovanni's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nakagawa controlling his opponent.
Nakagawa with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Nakagawa is working for a guillotine from mount but Giovanni frees his head quite easily.
Giovanni is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Giovanni tries to buck Nakagawa off so he can stand up but Nakagawa has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Giovanni falls backwards, slamming Nakagawa to the mat but Nakagawa holds on tight! Giovanni is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C194: Nakagawa vs Adam II
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Nakagawa.
We've been hearing reports that Nakagawa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakagawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Nakagawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adam is trying to improve his position.
Adam felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Nakagawa lands a few punches from side control.
Adam is looking to reverse the position.
Adam seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakagawa dominates the positioning.
Adam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Adam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakagawa defends it well.
Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa gets full guard.
Adam preventing the sweep.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a guillotine here but Adam defends easily. #T2#
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakagawa is keeping the position for now.
Adam postures up in Nakagawa's guard and throws a big left but Nakagawa blocks it.
Adam landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakagawa keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass.
Adam is working Nakagawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nakagawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakagawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adam stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagawa.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakagawa is retaining full guard. #T3#
Adam is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakagawa has wrist control.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adam scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakagawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
Adam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Adam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nakagawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adam, into his guard. #REVR#
Nakagawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adam looking for a guillotine here but Nakagawa defends easily.
Adam is looking to sweep but instead, Nakagawa has passed into half guard.
Nakagawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Nakagawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Adam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Adam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakagawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakagawa passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adam throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adam's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nakagawa looking to control.
Adam looking to pass the guard.
Nakagawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakagawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adam landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam pushing down on Nakagawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adam lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakagawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakagawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Adam landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakagawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
Adam moves into full guard.
Nakagawa stands and throws Adam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adam tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Nakagawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakagawa wants to control but Adam is keeping him busy.
Adam is looking to regain half guard here but Nakagawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Adam is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakagawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Adam is pressing down on Nakagawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adam tries to roll over but Nakagawa keeps him under control.
Adam wants to get back to full guard but Nakagawa has passed into side control.
Adam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakagawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakagawa is pressing down on Adam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adam is holding on for now. #T4#
Adam gets full guard.#SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Adam looking for subs off his back but Nakagawa has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Adam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adam tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adam is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adam lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nakagawa misses with a straight right.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakagawa with a body shot.
A jab from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
Nakagawa misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adam but Adam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakagawa should have avoided that one.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.#T1#
Nakagawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adam might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nakagawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adam tries to avoid it but Nakagawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adam to the ground. Adam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Principo Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakagawa's head backwards.
Nakagawa defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Nakagawa misses.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Adam.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adam scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakagawa should have avoided that one.
Adam throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown. Adam fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Nakagawa is pushing down on Adam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adam is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakagawa has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Adam wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
Nakagawa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakagawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakagawa with a couple of short strikes.
Adam gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adam gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Adam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakagawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Nakagawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Nakagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound.#T4#
Adam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakagawa off and has taken his back!
Adam controlling well, preventing Nakagawa from escaping the position.
Adam scores with punches to the body. #SUB2#
Adam looking for the choke but no joy.
Adam has the hooks in. Nakagawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Adam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nakagawa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Adam winds up and cracks Nakagawa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakagawa manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Nakagawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Adam. That snapped Nakagawa's head back.
Nakagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakagawa checks a low kick from Adam.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Adam misses with a hook #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adam keeps working.
Adam is looking for a sweep. Nakagawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakagawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Nakagawa prevents Adam from improving his position.
Nakagawa winds up and cracks Adam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakagawa won't allow Adam to sweep him here.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nakagawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakagawa has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Adam has his foot on Nakagawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakagawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Adam is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nakagawa passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adam keeps working.
Adam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakagawa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nakagawa prevents Adam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Adam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Nakagawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but Adam is defending well. #T3#
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Adam is a slippery customer.
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Adam with the active half guard here but Nakagawa passes nicely into side control.#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakagawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
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.
Adam gets back to half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Adam is keeping him busy.
Nakagawa lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions off his back.
Adam is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa had his way with Principo Adam in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakagawa walks into a left hand.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Adam misses.
Adam with a nice cross.
Adam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa closes the distance and clinches up with Adam, looking for a takedown. Nakagawa pushes Adam against the cage but Adam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Adam misses.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Adam as he connects with a hook.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL#
Nakagawa has closed the distance and engaged Adam in a clinch.
Adam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Adam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Adam tries to pull guard but Nakagawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adam's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakagawa.
Adam lands an uppercut.
Adam lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakagawa misses with a body punch.
Adam lands a body shot.
Nakagawa jumps guard but Adam stands there with Nakagawa around his waist. Nakagawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Adam. #T2#
Nakagawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Adam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam misses with a body punch. #TD#
Nakagawa manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Nakagawa is keeping the position.
Principo Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Nakagawa has his foot on Adam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adam works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Adam looking to pass the guard.
Adam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakagawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Adam wants to get back to full guard.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Adam tries to roll over but Nakagawa keeps him under control.
Nakagawa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB2#
Adam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakagawa in particular looking to stall.
Nakagawa wants to take a breather but Adam is having none of it. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Adam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam wants to get back to full guard but Nakagawa has mounted him!

And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakagawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Nakagawa throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakagawa thuds his right hand into Obaminator's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been hearing reports that Nakagawa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Obaminator cracks Nakagawa with an open hand slap.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
Obaminator tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Obaminator is quick to defend against it.
Obaminator throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obaminator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakagawa blocks a leg kick.
Obaminator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Obaminator lands a jab to the nose.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator throws a chopping leg kick but Nakagawa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakagawa throws a right hand that Obaminator ducks under and follows up with a left that Obaminator also avoids with ease.
Nakagawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obaminator is fending him off so far but Nakagawa persists. Nope, Obaminator circles away and we're back to standing.
Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obaminator throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakagawa.
Obaminator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakagawa postures up in Obaminator's guard and throws a big left but Obaminator blocks it.
Obaminator controls Nakagawa momentarily but Nakagawa frees himself. #SUB2#
Obaminator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakagawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Obaminator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Obaminator has his foot on Nakagawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakagawa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Obaminator looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nakagawa has picked Obaminator up and slammed him! Obaminator can't keep hold of the triangle and Nakagawa manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Obaminator, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Obaminator is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Nakagawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Obaminator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakagawa cracks Obaminator with a big elbow.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Nakagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Nakagawa landing a few strikes.
Obaminator is looking to regain half guard here but Nakagawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Obaminator wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
Nakagawa wants to control but Obaminator is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Nakagawa looks for a takedown but Obaminator sprawls well.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
Nakagawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Obaminator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakagawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obaminator tries to avoid it but Nakagawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obaminator to the ground. Obaminator escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obaminator. #T1#
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakagawa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Obaminator.
Nakagawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obaminator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Obaminator looks to land a combination but Nakagawa avoids it well.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obaminator.
Obaminator lands with a straight right. Nakagawa didn't see that one coming.
Nakagawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Obaminator misses the target.
Nakagawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obaminator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakagawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Nakagawa misses the jab.
Obaminator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakagawa in his tracks.
Obaminator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barack Obaminator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator misses with a right hand #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a single leg into guard. Obaminator didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obaminator is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Obaminator is looking for a triangle but Nakagawa pushes his legs off easily.
Nakagawa postures up. #T3#
Nakagawa connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakagawa passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Obaminator is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Obaminator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakagawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obaminator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakagawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakagawa's back!
Nakagawa manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Nakagawa.
Obaminator trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nakagawa trying to control the position here.
Obaminator stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obaminator's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Obaminator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Obaminator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa distracts Obaminator with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Obaminator is looking to chop away at Nakagawa's legs.
Nakagawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Obaminator's head.
Nakagawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obaminator's hands.
Nakagawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Obaminator throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Obaminator is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Nakagawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Obaminator wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakagawa won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakagawa has him pressed against the cage.
Nakagawa tries to work over Obaminator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Obaminator manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Obaminator throws out a leg kick but Nakagawa moves out of range and Obaminator only half commits.
Nakagawa throws a right and a left that Obaminator avoids nicely. #T1#
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a hook but Nakagawa avoids it easily.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Obaminator fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obaminator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Obaminator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator connects with a body shot.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nakagawa gets a takedown into half guard.
Obaminator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakagawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakagawa's back!#T2#
Obaminator looking to hold on to the position here but Nakagawa rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obaminator trying to control but Nakagawa is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa is trying to keep Obaminator in close.
Obaminator wants to control from the top but Nakagawa keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Nakagawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obaminator's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Nakagawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Obaminator is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nakagawa, into his guard. #REVB#
Obaminator wants to pass the guard but Nakagawa is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Nakagawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obaminator gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obaminator preventing the sweep.
Obaminator trying to control but Nakagawa is working from the bottom.
Obaminator is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakagawa, not yet.
Obaminator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Shinnosuke Nakagawa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Obaminator tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakagawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obaminator to score with a decent uppercut.
Obaminator lands a leg kick that knocks Nakagawa off balance momentarily.
Nakagawa tries to clinch up.
Obaminator misses with a two punch combination.
Nakagawa swings for the body but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
Nakagawa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Obaminator misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakagawa dives in and grabs Obaminator's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obaminator pushes down on Nakagawa's head and hops out.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obaminator.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakagawa moves away from the strike by Obaminator. #T1#
Obaminator connects with an inside leg kick.
Obaminator misses with a body kick.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Obaminator avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Nakagawa closes the distance and pushes Obaminator back into the cage.
Nakagawa throws a head punch that misses.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obaminator prevents a body shot from Nakagawa.
Obaminator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Obaminator manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Obaminator misses with a looping right.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Nakagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
Barack Obaminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obaminator looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range. #CL#
Nakagawa instigates a clinch.
Obaminator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakagawa has him pressed against the cage.
Nakagawa prevents Obaminator from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Nakagawa decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a triangle but Obaminator pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a triangle but Obaminator pushes his legs off easily.
Obaminator stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa controls Obaminator momentarily but Obaminator frees himself. #T3#
Obaminator stands and throws Nakagawa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Obaminator is looking to take a break and control but Nakagawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakagawa struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Obaminator goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nakagawa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Obaminator's guard! Nice work there by Nakagawa!
Nakagawa scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Obaminator throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nakagawa escapes and throws Obaminator's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obaminator can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Obaminator throws a front kick aimed at Nakagawa's knee but Nakagawa avoids it well.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakagawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Nakagawa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakagawa checks a low kick from Obaminator.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Obaminator swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Obaminator is looking for a triangle but Nakagawa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Obaminator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass. #T1#
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Obaminator keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakagawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Obaminator is keeping the position.
Obaminator is pulling down on Nakagawa's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakagawa, at least for the moment.
Nakagawa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Obaminator has his foot on Nakagawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakagawa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Obaminator had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakagawa defends it easily.
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Obaminator is retaining full guard.
Obaminator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obaminator keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Nakagawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Obaminator shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Obaminator avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obaminator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Nakagawa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Obaminator is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Nakagawa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obaminator with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Obaminator is trying to get back to full guard.
Obaminator is trying to control but can't.
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Obaminator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Obaminator trying to control here. #SUB#
Nakagawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obaminator doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakagawa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakagawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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.
The defeated Barack Obaminator had this to say: 'I'll be black'.

Event: C165: Cranio vs Nakagawa
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Nakagawa drives through and clinches with Cranio against the cage.
Nakagawa tries to pull guard but Cranio holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakagawa drops back down to his feet.
Nakagawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Cranio.
Nakagawa lands a body shot. #BC#
Cranio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cranio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakagawa throws out the jab.
Nakagawa works the jab nicely.
Nakagawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cranio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nakagawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cranio lands a jab to the head.
Nakagawa connects with a body shot that sends Cranio's belly button to the back.
Cranio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cranio throws a body punch but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa misses with a body punch
and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quebra Cranio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cranio sprawls well. Cranio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Quebra Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.#T2#
Nakagawa moves away from the strike by Cranio.
Nakagawa moves in looking to clinch but Cranio pushes him off.
Cranio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cranio looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
Cranio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cranio avoids the body shot from Nakagawa. #TD2#
Nakagawa gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Cranio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cranio is tapping! Great win for Nakagawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new middleweight champion!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Obaminator throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Obaminator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator throws a body kick that misses.
Obaminator misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Obaminator won't be happy with that.
Obaminator can't do much from the bottom here.
Obaminator takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Nakagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Obaminator tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Nakagawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Obaminator is trying to improve his position.
Nakagawa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Obaminator tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Obaminator is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Obaminator wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Nakagawa has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Obaminator's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Obaminator is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Nakagawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Barack Obaminator stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be black'.

Event: BB 91 - White vs Nakagawa
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White works the jab nicely.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Nakagawa wants to counter with a clinch but White pushes him away.
Nakagawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakagawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Nakagawa misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting White counter with a right hand.
Nakagawa goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
It looked like White was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakagawa. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Nakagawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakagawa misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
White pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakagawa looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White looking to control. #T2#
Nakagawa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White trying to control the position here.
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
White working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
White working for a triangle but Nakagawa defends it easily. #SUB#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
White working a defensive guard but Nakagawa passes into half guard.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Nakagawa sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Nakagawa there.
White desperately trying to maintain half guard.
White is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Nakagawa works his way into side control.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nakagawa working away.#T4#
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
White wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White is positioning himself well to prevent Nakagawa advancing to mount.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White trying to control from the bottom.
White is pressing down on Nakagawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakagawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakagawa advances position into side control!
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nakagawa landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White misses with a looping left.
Nakagawa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from White misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakagawa. That snapped White's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakagawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##TD2#
Nakagawa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nakagawa lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakagawa is aware though and is defending well.
Nakagawa advances to half guard.
White trying to control here.
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #SUB#
White has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakagawa 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 White.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
White gets back to half guard.
White is looking for a sweep. Nakagawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White trying to control from the bottom.
White preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
White is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
White wants to control but Nakagawa passes into side.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
White tries to improve position but can't.
Nakagawa working away.
White is looking for a sweep.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
Nakagawa controlling the position from side mount.
White wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
White takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakagawa lands a decent elbow from side control.
White is looking for a sweep.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White is trying to control Nakagawa's posture but Nakagawa avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nakagawa swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Nakagawa gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.#SUB#
White has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakagawa 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 White.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nakagawa trying to control the position but White is working away. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White is looking to reverse the position.
White is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
White wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nakagawa scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
Nakagawa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
White tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position.
White is working hard here to advance position.
Nakagawa landing strikes. #T3#
White taking a bit of punishment here - Nakagawa scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
White wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
Nakagawa trying to control the position but White is working away.
Nakagawa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
White is looking for a sweep.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakagawa off and has taken his back!
Nakagawa turns into White and is now in his guard.
Nakagawa postures up.
White keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass. #SUB#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakagawa defends well.#SUB#
Nakagawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakagawa has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Nakagawa is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
White throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nakagawa escapes and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control!
White is looking to regain half guard here but Nakagawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa happy to just control the position for now.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakagawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa working away.
White on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Nakagawa moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakagawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakagawa lands a nice uppercut.
Nakagawa tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
White pulls guard successfully.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakagawa stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound.
Nakagawa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakagawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Nakagawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Nakagawa working away.
White taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakagawa landing a few strikes.
Nakagawa scores with punches from side control.
White is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakagawa controlling the position from side mount.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom. #T2#
White manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.#SUB#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakagawa content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back.
White is trying to maintain the position but Nakagawa is very close to passing his half guard.
White is trying to control but Nakagawa manages to pass to mount!
Nakagawa wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa landing shots from mount.
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
Nakagawa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. White looks a forlorn figure.
Nakagawa is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
White is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Nakagawa locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! White is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Shinnosuke Nakagawa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BB 82 - Adam vs Nakagawa
Date: Nov 08, 2022

#R1#
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa feints the counter takedown.
Adam misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Nakagawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adam defends it well.
Nakagawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adam keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Adam.
Nakagawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adam defends it well.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adam as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nakagawa misses with a looping left.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Nakagawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nakagawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakagawa shoots in and drives through. Adam sprawls well.
Principo Adam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Nakagawa wants to clinch.
Adam misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage. #T2#
Nakagawa lands a shoulder strike.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Nakagawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakagawa scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa misses with a left hand
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Adam avoids it easily.
Principo Adam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
Nakagawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adam takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adam defends it well.
Adam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Nakagawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adam scores with the left hand. Nakagawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Nakagawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakagawa.
A short uppercut from Adam.
Adam lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakagawa is working Adam over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adam.
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Adam controls his hands.
Nakagawa is working for takedown but Adam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adam lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Adam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam throws a jab when Nakagawa was well out of range.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Adam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target.
Nakagawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adam pinned against the cage. Adam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Adam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Adam clobbers Nakagawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Nakagawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa prevents Adam from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that 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.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Nakagawa misses the target.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Nakagawa scores with the left hand. Adam knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Nakagawa rushes Adam and presses him up against the cage.
Nakagawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Adam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Nakagawa has picked Adam up - he's going for a ride! Nakagawa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam is looking to improve his position.
Adam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Adam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Adam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adam looking to pass the guard.
Adam preventing the sweep. #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.
Nakagawa working a defensive guard here.
Nakagawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakagawa is adopting a defensive guard.
Adam trying to control but Nakagawa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Adam is sitting in close to Nakagawa's body. Nakagawa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Adam is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Adam is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nakagawa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
A victorious Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 74 - Obaminator vs Roos
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Dean is just out of range.#TD#
Nakagawa dives in and scores a takedown into Dean's guard.
Nakagawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Dean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakagawa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean is pushing Nakagawa's head away, looking to escape. Nakagawa manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dean has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Check out the look on Nakagawa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dean is trying to buck Nakagawa off.
Nakagawa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dean is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Dean is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dean avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nakagawa. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dean taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakagawa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nakagawa prevents Dean from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Nakagawa.
Dean has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dean down.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but Nakagawa drags him back down.#SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nakagawa throws a strike aimed at the side of Dean's head but Dean avoids it well.#T3#
Nakagawa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dean pushes Nakagawa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nakagawa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nakagawa 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.
Dean dodges the ground and pound from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dean, who protects the arm well.
Nakagawa misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dean takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakagawa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dean is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nakagawa is controlling him well.
Nakagawa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dean is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dean has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dean is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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#
Dean misses with a hook #TD#
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dean's guard.
Nakagawa won't allow Dean to get back to his feet.
Nakagawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean wants to stand up but Nakagawa is controlling him.
Nakagawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dean works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Nakagawa trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dean misses with a looping left.
Dean thuds a left hand into Nakagawa's body.
Nakagawa throws an overhand right that lands on Dean's shoulder, as Dean tries to avoid the shot.
Dean throws a hook but Nakagawa avoids it easily.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Dean.#T2#
Dean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dean is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakagawa with a body shot.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Dean. That snapped Nakagawa's head back.
Brian Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Nakagawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.
Nakagawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
Dean is trying to push Nakagawa away but Nakagawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dean is trying to push Nakagawa away but Nakagawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nakagawa tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dean blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Dean stops a takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
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!#BC2#
Dean breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Nakagawa loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.#CL#
Nakagawa moves into range and clinches up with Dean.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakagawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dean's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakagawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dean working hard to break the clinch.
Nakagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Dean tries to break free but Nakagawa pushes him back against the cage.
Dean gets underhooks to prevent Nakagawa's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Nakagawa misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa throws a head punch that misses.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean is trying to force a seperation but Nakagawa has the dominant position.
Nakagawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dean tries to break free but Nakagawa pushes him back against the cage.
Nakagawa scores with a hook to the body.
Nakagawa lands with a left to the head.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakagawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Dean backwards. #TD#
Nakagawa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass.
Nakagawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dean connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Dean.#CL#
Nakagawa instigates a clinch.
Nakagawa has Dean pressed against the cage, preventing Dean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Dean is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Dean misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
Dean takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dean manages to circle out of the way.
Nakagawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dean misses with a low kick. #T1#
Dean misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Nakagawa cracks Dean with an open hand slap.
Nakagawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dean throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Nakagawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dean is trying to stand. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but Dean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakagawa to get the leverage.
Dean is refusing to be controlled, as Nakagawa sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakagawa is pressing down on Dean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dean is holding on for now.
Dean is trying to stand.
Nakagawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakagawa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dean reverses the position - he's now on top in Nakagawa's guard.
Nakagawa wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Dean stands up and waves to Nakagawa to follow him.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Nakagawa scores with a takedown into Dean's guard.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nakagawa manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Dean looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nakagawa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brian Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Dean.
I think Nakagawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
An out of breath Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 69 - Escobar vs Tavares
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1##TD#
Obaminator gets caught flat footed, as Nakagawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Obaminator has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakagawa 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 Obaminator.
Obaminator can't do much from the bottom here.
Obaminator tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nakagawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obaminator wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.#T1#
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obaminator keeps working.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obaminator knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Obaminator is looking to regain half guard here but Nakagawa keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obaminator knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #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.
Obaminator manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Obaminator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obaminator is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakagawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Obaminator might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakagawa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Obaminator is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Nakagawa actively working from the bottom here.
Obaminator is keen to just control but Nakagawa is a slippery customer.#T3#
Nakagawa is in trouble now - Obaminator has advanced to mount!
Nakagawa tries to reverse the position but Obaminator maintains control.#SUB2#
Obaminator looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa gets back to half guard.
Nakagawa is looking to get back to full guard here but Obaminator has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nakagawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Obaminator off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Obaminator showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Obaminator fending off the submission attempt from Nakagawa.
Obaminator looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that 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.#R2#
Nakagawa is looking to clinch but Obaminator is avoiding it.
Obaminator throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Obaminator misses.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nakagawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa wants to pass to mount but Obaminator is defending the position.
Nakagawa wants to control but Obaminator is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Obaminator actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Nakagawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator is refusing to be controlled, as Nakagawa sits in half guard.
Nakagawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Nakagawa working Obaminator over with strikes.
Obaminator wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
Nakagawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obaminator has hold of Nakagawa's hands but Nakagawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakagawa is stalling here. Obaminator is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nakagawa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Obaminator has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nakagawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Obaminator wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB2#
Obaminator tries for a kimura but Nakagawa is defending well.
Nakagawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nakagawa is looking to advance position but Obaminator won't allow it.
Nakagawa trying to advance position but Obaminator counters by regaining guard.
Nakagawa stopping the sweep attempt from Obaminator.#T3#
Obaminator is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakagawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Obaminator working a defensive guard here.
Nakagawa passes into half guard.
Nakagawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakagawa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obaminator defends it well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakagawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakagawa trying to advance position but Obaminator counters by regaining guard.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Nakagawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obaminator has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakagawa has managed to get both his arms back between Obaminator's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Obaminator drives through and clinches with Nakagawa against the cage.
Obaminator will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nakagawa up against the cage.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa lands a nice uppercut.
Nakagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obaminator can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Obaminator.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obaminator prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Obaminator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Nakagawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Obaminator controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Nakagawa.
Obaminator misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Obaminator as Nakagawa tries to tie him up.
Obaminator lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Obaminator pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakagawa tries to work over Obaminator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obaminator prevents a body shot from Nakagawa.
Obaminator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Obaminator prevents a body shot from Nakagawa.
Obaminator lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa trying to control the position but instead, Obaminator has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakagawa into the cage.
Obaminator digs a right hand into Nakagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakagawa's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Obaminator. #TD2#
Obaminator manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Nakagawa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Obaminator to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nakagawa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Obaminator pulls down on the head and he's put Nakagawa to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 64 - Capellio vs Okongwu
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Maharajah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maharajah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maharajah takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maharajah napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maharajah parries the strikes from Nakagawa easily there. Nakagawa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maharajah to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Nakagawa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nakagawa working away.
Maharajah is trying to improve his position.
Maharajah is trying to control Nakagawa's posture but Nakagawa avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharajah is looking to regain half guard here but Nakagawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Nakagawa scores with a couple of short elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1##SUB2#
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maharajah, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maharajah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maharajah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Maharajah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakagawa is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Maharajah actively working from the bottom here.
Nakagawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Maharajah is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakagawa lands a nice short elbow.
Maharajah is in trouble now - Nakagawa has advanced to mount!
Nakagawa trying to control but Maharajah is having none of it.
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maharajah takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maharajah is looking to escape.
Maharajah can't escape the position.
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Maharajah to control.
Maharajah slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maharajah is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maharajah manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maharajah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maharajah is trying to keep Nakagawa in close.
Nakagawa throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Maharajah looking for a guillotine here but Nakagawa defends easily. #SUB#
Maharajah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Maharajah gets caught napping as Nakagawa dives in and scores a takedown. Maharajah manages to retain guard.
Maharajah being controlled here, momentarily.
Maharajah wants to control but Nakagawa passes easily into half guard.
Nakagawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maharajah is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maharajah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Maharajah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakagawa is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Nakagawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maharajah has hold of Nakagawa's hands but Nakagawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakagawa wants to control but Maharajah is keeping him busy.
Maharajah trying to control from the bottom.
Nakagawa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maharajah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakagawa working over Maharajah with some ground and pound. Maharajah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maharajah is trying to maintain the position but Nakagawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Maharajah keeping hold of Nakagawa's head, controlling as best he can.
Nakagawa working over Maharajah with some ground and pound. Maharajah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maharajah trying to hold on to Nakagawa's head to control him but Nakagawa postures up.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maharajah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Nakagawa. #T3#
Maharajah is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maharajah wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy.
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maharajah wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maharajah wants to control but Nakagawa passes into side.
Maharajah struggling a bit here.
Maharajah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Maharajah gets back to full guard.
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Maharajah is retaining full guard.
Maharajah looking to control.
Maharajah can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakagawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakagawa trying to mount his opponent but Maharajah defends it.
Maharajah is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakagawa in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakagawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maharajah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maharajah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakagawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maharajah as he avoids it easily.
Maharajah throws a hook but Nakagawa blocks it.
Nakagawa lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut. Maharajah saw that one coming.
Maharajah swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakagawa.#T1#
Nakagawa walks into a left hand.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maharajah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maharajah fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Nakagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maharajah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakagawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot. #T2#
Nakagawa with a hook.
Maharajah throws a body shot but no joy.
Maharajah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakagawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maharajah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakagawa.
Maharajah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Nakagawa - just one landing.
Nakagawa misses with a straight left.
Maharajah tries to clinch #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a single leg into guard. Maharajah didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maharajah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maharajah keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #T3#
Maharajah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maharajah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maharajah throwing shots but Nakagawa is blocking nicely.
Nakagawa is looking to control Maharajah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakagawa avoid being mounted?
Maharajah stalling away here and it's allowed Nakagawa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maharajah is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakagawa has wrist control.
Osiris Maharajah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Maharajah passes Nakagawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maharajah prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
Nakagawa moves into full guard.
Maharajah throws an elbow that misses. Nakagawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maharajah's guard. Nice move by Nakagawa!#REVB#
Nakagawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Maharajah is looking for a triangle but Nakagawa pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
I've got Nakagawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Shinnosuke Nakagawa!

Shinnosuke Nakagawa wins by unanimous decision!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 57 - Capellio vs Bartz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Dias walks into a stiff left hand from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Dias does no damage.
Nakagawa scores with a jab to the body.
Nakagawa misses with a straight left. #TD#
Nakagawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is trying to control. Dias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakagawa is looking to advance position but Dias won't allow it.
Dias is looking to escape.#SUB#
Nakagawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dias is just riding it out for now. Nakagawa eventually gives up the hold.
Dias told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias is looking to control Nakagawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dias avoid being mounted?#T1#
Dias is refusing to be controlled, as Nakagawa sits in half guard.
Dias desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakagawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dias is looking to escape.
Dias is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dias wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but Dias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakagawa to get the leverage.
Dias is trying to stand up here but Nakagawa is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dias leaves Nakagawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias walks into a straight right hand from Nakagawa.#T3#
Dias tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakagawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakagawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown attempt - Dias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Dias releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias leaves Nakagawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dias looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakagawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakagawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dias swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Dias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakagawa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Nakagawa connects with a looping right hand.
Nakagawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dias counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakagawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakagawa falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dias to counter with a crisp jab.
Quintus Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Dias misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Nakagawa there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakagawa.
Dias only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dias lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakagawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dias.
Nakagawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias. Dias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dias is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakagawa rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakagawa tests Dias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dias loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Nakagawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dias lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa blocks the elbow strike.
Nakagawa working aggressively here.
Dias comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakagawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias scores with a shot to the side of Nakagawa's head. #T1#
A hook to the body from Dias.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dias creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakagawa's defenses.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dias after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Nakagawa as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Nakagawa.
Dias misses with some punches.
Dias gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
Dias throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakagawa's brow.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakagawa pushes Dias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dias.
Dias comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakagawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa lands a right hand.
Nakagawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quintus Dias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Nakagawa is working for takedown but Dias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakagawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dias pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Dias as Nakagawa shoots in.
Nakagawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakagawa scores with a punch to the head.
Dias scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dias misses with a looping right.
Dias has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dias there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Dias lands with a right hand.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakagawa defending well as Dias loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Dias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quintus Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakagawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #KD2#
Dias drops Nakagawa with a beautiful combination! Nakagawa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dias is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Nakagawa is rocked!
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!
Nakagawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nakagawa throws a body punch but Dias moves out of range. #T4#
Dias throws out a leg kick but Nakagawa moves out of range and Dias only half commits.
Nakagawa tries to clinch up
and Dias counters with a straight right hand.
Nakagawa has his takedown stuffed
and Dias counters with a right hand to the body.
Dias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakagawa controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Dias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dias.
Dias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Dias misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakagawa blocks the leg kick.
As Dias tries to get set, Nakagawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Dias manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias. Nakagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias looks to land a combination but Nakagawa avoids it well.
Nakagawa scores with a punch to the head.
Dias just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakagawa.
Dias appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nakagawa fails to land the takedown.
Dias pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range and Dias settles back down.
Dias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias.
Dias finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Nakagawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dias can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias blocks an uppercut.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Dias lands an elbow inside that Nakagawa shrugs off.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Shinnosuke Nakagawa has been cut.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakagawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Dias.
Nakagawa dodges an elbow strike from Dias.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dias's elbow.
Dias lands an elbow inside that Nakagawa shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dias throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakagawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dias or not.
Nakagawa avoids the elbow strike from Dias, against the cage.
Nakagawa is working for takedown but Dias is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Dias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dias lands a shot to the body.
Dias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa avoids the elbow strike from Dias, against the cage. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Nakagawa.
Dias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakagawa's defenses.
Nakagawa lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Nakagawa successfully pulls guard.
Dias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakagawa's guard.
Dias postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Dias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nakagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Dias counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.#T4#
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Dias is having none of it.
Nakagawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Dias avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dias moves away.
Nakagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quintus Dias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dias 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Quintus Dias!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Quintus Dias!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Quintus Dias!

Quintus Dias wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Quintus Dias took to the microphone: 'Where’s your 58.33% submission rate now, playboy?'.

Event: BB 51 - Anubis vs Hawk 2
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Nakagawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tavares tries to avoid it but Nakagawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tavares to the ground. Tavares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tavares throws a right and a left that Nakagawa avoids nicely.
Tavares tries to work over Nakagawa's front leg with a kick but Nakagawa checks it.
Tavares cracks Nakagawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakagawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakagawa connects with a jab.
Nakagawa swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tavares tries a quick counter leg kick but Nakagawa is wise to it.#T1#
Nakagawa lands a slapping body shot.
Nakagawa missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Tavares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakagawa throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Nakagawa blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavares.
A left lands for Tavares.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Nakagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Tavares takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Nakagawa misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakagawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Tavares lands.
Nakagawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Nakagawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakagawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Nakagawa with an uppercut!
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakagawa throws out the jab.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot. #CL#
Nakagawa takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakagawa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Nakagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Nakagawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Nakagawa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tavares regains guard immediately.
Tavares is trying to control the position but Nakagawa postures up. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Nakagawa advances position into side control!
An elbow from Nakagawa crashes against the mat.
Nakagawa tries to score with some ground and pound. Tavares controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakagawa controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tavares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
A big right from Tavares misses.
Nakagawa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakagawa lands with a right hand.
Nakagawa scores with a hook.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Nice body punch from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Tavares.#T1#
Nakagawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares defending well as Nakagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakagawa walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Nakagawa scores with a jab. Tavares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nakagawa closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Nakagawa pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares catches Nakagawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tavares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tavares is looking to chop away at Nakagawa's legs.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Tavares circles away easily
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tavares has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Tavares.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Tavares throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tavares sprawls and moves away.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakagawa.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Nakagawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.#CL#
Nakagawa clinches up against the cage.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with some punches. #BC2#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Nakagawa scores with a body shot.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
Nakagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tavares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Nakagawa slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakagawa thinking.
Tavares thumps Nakagawa with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tavares wants it to stay on the feet.
Tavares misses with a right hand #CL#
and Nakagawa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakagawa slips a straight right by Tavares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavares as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Tavares.
Tavares throws a jab when Nakagawa was well out of range.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Tavares circles away easily
and Tavares makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakagawa throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Nakagawa misses.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.#TD#
Nakagawa drives through with a takedown into Tavares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tavares has his hands on Nakagawa's head, controlling the position.
Nakagawa 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.#T1#
Nakagawa preventing the sweep.
Tavares is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakagawa won't allow Tavares to sweep him here.
Nakagawa pushing down on Tavares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tavares wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tavares is controlling Nakagawa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nakagawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tavares is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Nakagawa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakagawa stalling away here and it's allowed Tavares to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tavares seems keen to control Nakagawa's posture.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Nakagawa tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Manny Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakagawa throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakagawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tavares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakagawa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Tavares cracks Nakagawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease.
Tavares looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tavares, as that shot connected.
Nakagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tavares 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Manny Tavares!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Manny Tavares!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Manny Tavares!

Manny Tavares wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Manny Tavares 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.

Event: BB 43 - Paris vs Nakagawa
Date: Apr 25, 2022

#R1#
Paris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Nakagawa with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Nakagawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paris tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paris down.
Nakagawa scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paris moves into full guard. #T1#
Nakagawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paris is looking to sweep but instead, Nakagawa has passed into half guard.
Paris is looking for a sweep. Nakagawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paris keeps working.
Paris has a hand on Nakagawa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nakagawa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Paris throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Paris is working to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Nakagawa fails to move to back control.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paris can't escape the position.
Paris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Paris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paris.
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakagawa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakagawa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Paris wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa passes to side control.
Paris is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound.
Nakagawa lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Paris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Nakagawa tries for a kimura but Paris is defending well. #SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Paris is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Paris throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.
Paris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Paris wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
Paris trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Paris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nakagawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paris counters with a left to the body.
Nakagawa digs a good hook to Paris's body.
Paris thuds a left hand into Nakagawa's body.
Paris slips under a jab from Nakagawa.
Good shot there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands with a nice combination. Paris backs away looking to recover.
Paris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Paris's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakagawa's hands.
Paris misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Paris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Paris misses its target.#CL2#
Nakagawa rushes Paris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakagawa tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paris tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow. #T1##TD#
Paris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Paris.
Nakagawa struggling a bit here.
Paris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Paris trying to control the position but Nakagawa is working away.
Paris lands an elbow.
Paris working the head with strikes.
Nakagawa wants to control but Paris postures up.
Check out the look on Paris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Paris scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Nakagawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nakagawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paris off and has taken his back!
Paris is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Paris taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 36 - Land vs Pavlek
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Nakagawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Roos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakagawa.
A little feinted left hand from Roos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Nakagawa throws a looping overhand right but Roos ducks down to avoid it.
Nakagawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roos circles away.
Nakagawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roos's hands.
Nakagawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Cooper Roos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos throws a head kick that misses.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nakagawa shoots and misses
and Roos counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roos is fending him off so far but Nakagawa persists. Nope, Roos circles away and we're back to standing.
Roos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nakagawa has his takedown stuffed
and Roos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Roos tries to sprawl but Nakagawa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa wants to pass to mount but Roos is defending the position.
Roos is positioning himself well to prevent Nakagawa advancing to mount.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Roos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roos is just riding it out for now. Nakagawa eventually gives up the hold.
Roos is controlling Nakagawa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Roos tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Roos is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakagawa.
Roos tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg. #T3#
Roos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakagawa is working away from the top position though.
Roos is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Roos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nakagawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakagawa wants to take a breather but Roos is having none of it. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Roos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
A very excited looking Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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.

Event: BB 30 - Abner vs Hoost
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Coryatt. Those never looked like landing.
Nakagawa looks to land a right hand but Coryatt moved out of range.
Chris Coryatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coryatt scores with the left hand. Nakagawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Coryatt.#KD#
Coryatt drops Nakagawa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nakagawa looks back up at him and smiles so Coryatt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Nakagawa is rocked!
Coryatt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Nakagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coryatt. Coryatt obviously looking to wear him down.
Coryatt slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Coryatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakagawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Nakagawa blocks the low kick.
Nakagawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coryatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coryatt throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Nakagawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakagawa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coryatt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakagawa.
Coryatt looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coryatt tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nakagawa manages to move to mount!
Coryatt trying desperately to get to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Coryatt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakagawa looking to finish Coryatt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Coryatt!
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakagawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nakagawa content just to control the position here.
Coryatt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Coryatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakagawa on the ground.#T3#
Nakagawa unloading with bombs!
Nakagawa landing strikes from the mount.
Nakagawa won't let Coryatt get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nakagawa looking to control but Coryatt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakagawa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Coryatt is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nakagawa working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#Coryatt is rocked!
Nakagawa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Coryatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakagawa wants to control the pace but Coryatt is squirming around nicely.
Nakagawa lands a big elbow - Coryatt is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Coryatt is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
An out of breath Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 20 - Bleak vs Land
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Nakagawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Selvatico slips a jab from Nakagawa.#CL2#
Nakagawa closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Nakagawa on the inside.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Selvatico.
Nakagawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Selvatico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Selvatico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Selvatico.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Selvatico. #TD2#
Nakagawa successfully pulls guard.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nakagawa working for a triangle but Selvatico defends it easily. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a triangle but Selvatico pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Selvatico would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Nakagawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Selvatico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nakagawa is tightening it up a little... Selvatico has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Selvatico reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Selvatico taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nakagawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
After winning the bout, Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KoF - Nakagawa x Bryant
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakagawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bryant is fending him off so far but Nakagawa persists. Nope, Bryant circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryant lands with a nice combination. Nakagawa backs away looking to recover.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Nakagawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakagawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bryant misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nakagawa throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bryant with a jab.
Bryant looks for the body kick but Nakagawa saw that one coming. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Nakagawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bryant can't break the clinch. #TD#
Nakagawa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakagawa lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Nakagawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakagawa stalling away here and it's allowed Bryant to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nakagawa won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
Nakagawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Nakagawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bryant looking for a guillotine here but Nakagawa defends easily.
Nakagawa controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Nakagawa with a nice head shot there.
Nakagawa prevents Bryant from getting back to his feet.
Bryant has control of Nakagawa's left arm, preventing Nakagawa from doing any damage.
Bryant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakagawa passes into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakagawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Bryant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Bryant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nakagawa throwing shots but Bryant is blocking nicely.
Bryant pushes Nakagawa off looking to stand but Nakagawa dives back in and keeps control.
Bryant won't allow Nakagawa to pass to mount. #SUB#
Nakagawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES2#
Bryant kicks off Nakagawa and gets to his feet.
Bryant throws a body punch but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
That's time! Nakagawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Nakagawa shoots for a takedown but Bryant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakagawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakagawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
As Nakagawa backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Nakagawa manages to avoid it all.
Bryant thumps Nakagawa with a low kick.
Bryant swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakagawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryant defends it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with a hook
and Nakagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakagawa with a poor takedown
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Bryant does no damage. #TD#
Bryant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bryant looking to control. #T2#
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Bryant wants to stand and escape but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa throws a strike but Bryant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Bryant gets to his feet - Nakagawa follows without any prompting.
Bryant tries to land a front kick but Nakagawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Bryant avoids it well and moves away.
Bryant throws a right hand that Nakagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakagawa also avoids with ease.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant tries to land a front kick but Nakagawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Nakagawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kobe Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut.
Bryant throws a big counter head kick but Nakagawa avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
Bryant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Nakagawa tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakagawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant tries to clinch there but Nakagawa circles away.
Nakagawa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nakagawa cracks Bryant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bryant thuds a left hand into Nakagawa's body.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Nakagawa avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bryant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Nakagawa rushes Bryant and presses him up against the cage.
Nakagawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Bryant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bryant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bryant prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Nakagawa jumps guard.
Bryant wants to stand but Nakagawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
My spies in Puncher's Chance Collective inform me that Bryant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagawa wants to sweep here but Bryant controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Bryant stands up from Nakagawa's guard - Bryant perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryant defends it nicely.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Nakagawa walks into a left hand.
Nakagawa moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant throws a body punch but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bryant. Bryant obviously looking to wear him down.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Nakagawa.
Bryant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bryant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nakagawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bryant scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Nakagawa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bryant.
Nakagawa misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Nakagawa dives in and scores a takedown into Bryant's guard.#SUB2#
Bryant is looking for a triangle but Nakagawa pushes his legs off easily.
Nakagawa postures up and lands a big shot to Bryant's brow. #T3#
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Nakagawa is working Bryant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Bryant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa pushes down on Bryant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bryant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakagawa.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakagawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
Nakagawa trying to advance position but Bryant counters by regaining guard.
Nakagawa is pushing down on Bryant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bryant is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakagawa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bryant has hold of Nakagawa's hands but Nakagawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bryant is pressing down on Nakagawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa stands up over Bryant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kobe Bryant just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bryant lands a body shot.
Bryant lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Nakagawa scores with a takedown into Bryant's guard.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bryant is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nakagawa dives into side control.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa controlling from side mount.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Bryant wants to get back to his feet but Nakagawa is dominant here and he's now got Bryant's back!#SUB#
Nakagawa tightening his grip on Bryant, looking for the choke.
Nakagawa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bryant is looking for a way out.
Nakagawa throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Nakagawa lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bryant hold on?! #T2#
Bryant manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakagawa's guard. Nice work there by Bryant.
Bryant wants to stand but Nakagawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bryant wants to stand and escape but instead Nakagawa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakagawa forces his way into half guard.
Bryant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nakagawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bryant has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakagawa 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 Bryant.
Nakagawa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bryant is trying to improve his position.
Nakagawa working away.#SUB#
Nakagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet but Nakagawa drags him back down.#T4#
Nakagawa wants to control but Bryant is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakagawa prevents Bryant from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bryant looking for a sweep but Nakagawa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa had his way with Kobe Bryant in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Bryant throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut.
As Nakagawa backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Nakagawa manages to avoid it all.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant moves out of range as Nakagawa strikes.
Nakagawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bryant tries to clinch but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Bryant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bryant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakagawa is able to avoid easily.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakagawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bryant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Nakagawa as he checks the leg kick.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
Nakagawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakagawa.
A low kick lands for Bryant.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa scores with the left hand. Bryant knows he should have avoided that one.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Nakagawa. #T3#
Nakagawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Bryant scores with a four punch combination!
Nakagawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bryant scores with a head kick.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Nakagawa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakagawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Nakagawa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakagawa.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobe Bryant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Nakagawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bryant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bryant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakagawa rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakagawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant lands with a nice combination. Nakagawa backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Nakagawa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bryant quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bryant 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant is the new middleweight champion!
Kobe Bryant tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KoF:IW - Nakagawa x Satake
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Nakagawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Satake's head.
Satake scores with a leg kick.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satake walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Satake. That's going to slow Nakagawa down.
Satake tried to score with a low kick but Nakagawa checks it.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Satake throws a body kick.
Satake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakagawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa loads up on a big right hand but Satake slips the punch.
Nakagawa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Satake pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Satake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Satake told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Satake is trying to control the position but Nakagawa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Satake is retaining full guard.
Satake keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Satake's guard.
Satake keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Satake wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#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.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Satake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Satake defending well. #SUB#
Nakagawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Satake sees it coming and defends easily.
Satake taking some punishment here, with Nakagawa in his half guard.
Satake won't allow Nakagawa to pass to mount.
Nakagawa controlling the action here.#T3#
Satake trying to control but Nakagawa postures up. #SUB#
Nakagawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakagawa uses his free foot to push down on Satake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Satake.
Nakagawa prevents Satake from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a guillotine from mount but Satake is having none of it. #SUB#
Nakagawa has hold of Satake's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Satake manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T4#
Satake tries to hold on but Nakagawa pushes him away.
Nakagawa with the ground and pound from mount.
Nakagawa trying to control but Satake is having none of it.
Satake wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Satake is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakagawa has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that 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.#R2#
Satake moves out of range of the strikes.
Satake thumps Nakagawa with a low kick.
Satake slips under a jab.
Satake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Nakagawa misses. #TD#
Nakagawa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Satake did well to prevent Nakagawa getting side control.

Satake kicks off Nakagawa and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satake throws a big shot that misses.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakagawa blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Nakagawa connects with a nice looking jab.
Satake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Satake wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satake can do to turn this around?
Satake ducks right into an uppercut from Nakagawa. #ROC#Satake is rocked!
Nakagawa throws a body punch but Satake moves out of range.
Satake is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakagawa finish him?
Nakagawa drops Satake with a huge uppercut! Satake drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nakagawa is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new middleweight champion!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: KoF: SUPER WOLF FUN TIMES
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Nakagawa throws the left hand but Zaintashara avoids the punch easily.
Zaintashara scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakagawa should have avoided that one.
Nakagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaintashara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Nakagawa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaintashara to the mat! Zaintashara manages to get full guard.
Zaintashara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakagawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakagawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nakagawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaintashara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakagawa has managed to get both his arms back between Zaintashara's legs - danger averted.
Zaintashara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zaintashara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Nakagawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaintashara can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakagawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zaintashara is trying to maintain the position but Nakagawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Zaintashara trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nakagawa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nakagawa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zaintashara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakagawa working Zaintashara over with strikes here.
Zaintashara is looking to improve his position but Nakagawa isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Zaintashara tries to lock up and control but Nakagawa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakagawa tries to control but Zaintashara wriggling away.
Zaintashara is trying desperately to improve position.
Zaintashara is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zaintashara tries to hold on but Nakagawa pushes him away. #SUB2#
Nakagawa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nakagawa looking to control but Zaintashara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Nakagawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zaintashara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakagawa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nakagawa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nakagawa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zaintashara is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakagawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Zaintashara is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakagawa lands a nice shot to the head.
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaintashara is looking to escape.
Zaintashara is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakagawa has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakagawa looking to finish Zaintashara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zaintashara!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Nakagawa with good strikes from the mount here!
Nakagawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zaintashara wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakagawa.
Zaintashara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown attempt
letting Zaintashara counter with a right hand.
Zaintashara misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa takes one to the side of the head.
Zaintashara thumps Nakagawa with a low kick.
Nakagawa swings for the body but Zaintashara moves out of range.
Zaintashara on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Nakagawa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakagawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Nakagawa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zaintashara is trying to keep an underhook but Nakagawa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa slips a nice elbow through Zaintashara's hands, connecting with Zaintashara's forehead.
Nakagawa prevents Zaintashara from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Zaintashara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zaintashara has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nakagawa. Oh but Zaintashara has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nakagawa goes limp - he's gone! Zaintashara jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Musan Zaintashara!
Musan Zaintashara retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Musan Zaintashara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Bilancia
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Drake.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Drake misses. #TD2#
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakagawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakagawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa is looking to control Drake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakagawa avoid being mounted?
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nakagawa is doing well to control the position and prevent Drake from advancing to side control.
Drake controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Drake there.
Drake working Nakagawa over with strikes.
Nakagawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!#SUB#
Nakagawa looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Drake is controlling Nakagawa 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Nakagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakagawa trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Nakagawa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
Nakagawa keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nakagawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakagawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Drake stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nakagawa has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Drake manages to get his head free but now Nakagawa has transitioned to an armbar! Drake grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nakagawa! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Mercer 2
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Satake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Satake connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
Satake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satake misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Satake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Satake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Satake prevents a body shot from Nakagawa.
The referee is keeping an eye on Satake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Satake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satake was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
Satake throws a counter combo.
Satake misses with a straight right.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satake was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
Satake with a hook.
Satake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakagawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Satake's head.
Nakagawa throws out a loose jab but Satake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakagawa throws out a powerful jab.
Nakagawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Satake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Satake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Satake.
Nakagawa shoots in but Satake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Satake is looking for the big counter here.
Satake slips under a jab from Nakagawa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa darts in looking for a takedown but Satake gets double underhooks and turns Nakagawa into the cage.
Satake appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nakagawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Satake takes a shot to the head.
Satake is stalling here.
Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Nakagawa wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Satake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakagawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Satake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nakagawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakagawa lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Satake.
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Satake controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Satake. #BC2#
Satake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Satake misses.
Satake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Satake.
Nice takedown defense from Satake. No joy for Nakagawa on that attempt. #T4#
Satake explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Satake is having none of it.
Nakagawa throws a big shot that misses.
Satake throws out a counter right but Nakagawa avoids it with no problem.
Satake throws a body punch but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Satake throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakagawa throws a jab when Satake was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Nakagawa misses
and Satake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Satake 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##TD#
Nakagawa gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Nakagawa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nakagawa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Satake!
Nakagawa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Satake wants to hold on but Nakagawa pushes him away.
Nakagawa cracks Satake with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Satake is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakagawa scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Satake is rocked!
Satake avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakagawa.
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!
Nakagawa wants to control the pace but Satake is squirming around nicely.
Nakagawa controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
The referee warns Satake that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Satake is still in real trouble! Can Nakagawa finish him?
Nakagawa breaks from Satake's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Nakagawa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Satake seems to have recovered his senses.
Satake is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakagawa landing strikes from the mount.
Nakagawa with a couple of short strikes.
Nakagawa wants to control the pace but Satake is squirming around nicely. #T2##SUB#
Nakagawa has hold of Satake's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Satake manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nakagawa drops a big elbow. That's hurt Satake! More shots from Nakagawa and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: KoF:IW - Nakagawa X Alaoui
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Alaoui scores with a jab.
Youssef Alaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alaoui lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alaoui throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alaoui throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakagawa wants to control but Alaoui is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa wants to take a breather but Alaoui manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nakagawa.
Alaoui is controlling Nakagawa's posture.
Nakagawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nakagawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alaoui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alaoui controlling Nakagawa's posture.
Nakagawa trying to control but Alaoui is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa stopping the sweep attempt from Alaoui.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Alaoui keeps moving.
Alaoui wants to sweep here but Nakagawa controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alaoui keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakagawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alaoui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alaoui.
A countering left hand to the body from Alaoui misses.
Youssef Alaoui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alaoui in his tracks.
Nakagawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakagawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alaoui.
Alaoui scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakagawa should have avoided that one.
Alaoui throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Alaoui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Nakagawa misses.
Alaoui throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Alaoui ducks under a wild hook from Nakagawa.#TD#
Alaoui gets caught flat footed, as Nakagawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Alaoui manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Alaoui scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaoui misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Nakagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Alaoui.
Alaoui lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Nakagawa.#T4#
Alaoui throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakagawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alaoui.
Alaoui lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nakagawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alaoui lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Alaoui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaoui lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakagawa tests Alaoui's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Alaoui misses.
Nakagawa throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Alaoui dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alaoui lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaoui moves away.
Nice cross by Alaoui.
Alaoui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alaoui.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakagawa walks into a straight right hand from Alaoui.
Alaoui throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaoui works the jab nicely.
Alaoui lands a nice shot to the body.
Alaoui throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alaoui misses with a looping left.#T1#
Nakagawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakagawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alaoui avoids it really well and circles away.
Alaoui misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Alaoui connects with a looping right hand.
Youssef Alaoui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alaoui lunges at Nakagawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakagawa's hand.
Alaoui scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alaoui missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alaoui counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Alaoui.#T2#
Nakagawa scores with a decent looking hook.
Alaoui plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaoui throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Nakagawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alaoui throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaoui.
Alaoui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alaoui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaoui misses with a looping right.
Alaoui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaoui connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Alaoui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alaoui looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Alaoui avoids it well and moves away.
Alaoui throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alaoui scores with a shot to the body.
Nakagawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaoui connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alaoui missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alaoui looks to land a left hand but Nakagawa moved out of range nicely.
Alaoui throws a body kick that misses.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakagawa scores with a shot to the body.
Nakagawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alaoui.#T4##TD#
Nakagawa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alaoui quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Alaoui defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alaoui manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alaoui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alaoui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakagawa's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Alaoui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakagawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alaoui has managed to get both his arms back between Nakagawa's legs - danger averted.
Alaoui showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Alaoui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Alaoui avoids the body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alaoui was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alaoui! But no joy.
Alaoui lands a nice looking body shot.
Alaoui digs a good hook to Nakagawa's body.
Alaoui lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alaoui.
Nakagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Alaoui lands a head kick. Nakagawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Nakagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Alaoui does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alaoui connects with a body shot that sends Nakagawa's belly button to the back.#T1#
Alaoui throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Alaoui cracks a nice hook into Nakagawa's ribs.
Alaoui moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakagawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alaoui.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Alaoui is quick to defend against it.
Alaoui fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Alaoui avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alaoui.
Nakagawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Alaoui sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Alaoui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Alaoui working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alaoui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alaoui after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Nakagawa decides to pull guard.
Alaoui pushing down on Nakagawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alaoui is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nakagawa!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa wants to hold on but Alaoui pushes him away.
Alaoui wants to control the pace but Nakagawa is squirming around nicely.
Nakagawa can't escape the position.
Alaoui mounts Nakagawa! Really nice guard pass there!
Alaoui controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Nakagawa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakagawa trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakagawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nakagawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alaoui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alaoui controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alaoui defends well.
Alaoui controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Nakagawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alaoui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Alaoui really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL#
Nakagawa moves into range and clinches up with Alaoui.
Nakagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Nakagawa drags the fight down to the ground.
Alaoui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Alaoui is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa moves into full mount! Alaoui won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Nakagawa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alaoui is surviving well by controlling Nakagawa's body position as best he can. #T1#
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakagawa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alaoui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakagawa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nakagawa landing strikes from the mount and Alaoui is in trouble!
Nakagawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakagawa lands a nice shot to the head.
Alaoui wants to hold on but Nakagawa pushes him away.#T2#
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alaoui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alaoui wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa trying to control but Alaoui is having none of it.
Nakagawa thowing shots but they're missing.
Nakagawa looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Nakagawa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nakagawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alaoui is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakagawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alaoui is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alaoui wants to hold on but Nakagawa pushes him away.
Nakagawa looking to control but Alaoui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alaoui is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Nakagawa trying to control but Alaoui is having none of it.
Nakagawa throwing strikes here but Alaoui is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alaoui is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa had his way with Youssef Alaoui in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Alaoui feints and then cracks Nakagawa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakagawa down.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown
and Alaoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Alaoui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakagawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alaoui throws out a counter right but Nakagawa avoids it with no problem.
Alaoui with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alaoui throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alaoui lands with a nice combination. Nakagawa backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaoui throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Alaoui swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Alaoui wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakagawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakagawa slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Nakagawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alaoui is trying to get back to full guard.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alaoui tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg.
Alaoui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakagawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakagawa's back!
Alaoui trying to control momentarily.
Nakagawa turns into Alaoui and is now in his guard.
Nakagawa is pushing down on Alaoui's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alaoui is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakagawa has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Nakagawa trying to control from half guard but Alaoui is working away.
Alaoui has his hands clasped together around Nakagawa's back. He's all about the action.
Nakagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alaoui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alaoui is trying to get back to full guard.
Alaoui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alaoui works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Youssef Alaoui is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakagawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alaoui is pulling down on Nakagawa's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakagawa, at least for the moment.
Nakagawa throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa stopping the sweep attempt from Alaoui.

And that's the end of the fight!
Youssef Alaoui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alaoui 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youssef Alaoui!
Youssef Alaoui is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Youssef Alaoui, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KoF:IW - Five X Malley
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Zaintashara throws a leg kick which misses Nakagawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakagawa tries to avoid it.
Nakagawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaintashara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nakagawa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaintashara under the eye.
Nakagawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakagawa throws a big shot that misses.
Zaintashara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Zaintashara.
Nakagawa scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Nakagawa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zaintashara was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakagawa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nakagawa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zaintashara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaintashara is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Zaintashara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zaintashara keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nakagawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Zaintashara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakagawa passes into side control.
Zaintashara wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
Nakagawa staying calm.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zaintashara down.
Zaintashara is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Zaintashara is trying to control Nakagawa's posture but Nakagawa avoids it.
Zaintashara tries to buck Nakagawa off but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Zaintashara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura here.
Zaintashara is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nakagawa seems content to control.#SUB#
Zaintashara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Zaintashara is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Nakagawa stalling.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Zaintashara defends it.
Zaintashara trying to control but Nakagawa postures up. #SUB#
Zaintashara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Zaintashara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaintashara tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg.
Nakagawa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zaintashara is holding on to half guard well.
Nakagawa is nestled in close to Zaintashara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zaintashara trying to control here.
Zaintashara wants to get back to full guard.
Zaintashara is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Zaintashara wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but Zaintashara is defending well.
Ground and pound from Nakagawa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Zaintashara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zaintashara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakagawa.
Zaintashara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakagawa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zaintashara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa 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 Zaintashara's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nakagawa throws an elbow but Zaintashara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Zaintashara is working from the bottom.
Zaintashara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Zaintashara actively working from the bottom here.
Zaintashara is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaintashara has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nakagawa prevents Zaintashara from improving his position.
Well, if Nakagawa 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.
Zaintashara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakagawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakagawa's back!#SUB#
Zaintashara looking for the choke but no joy.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB#
Zaintashara has got his arm under Nakagawa's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Nakagawa has spun round into Zaintashara's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #SUB#
Nakagawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaintashara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakagawa has managed to get both his arms back between Zaintashara's legs - danger averted.
Zaintashara wants to improve his position but instead Nakagawa has moved into half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Zaintashara is keeping him busy.
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. Nakagawa connects with a nice short shot to Zaintashara's temple.
Zaintashara taking some punishment here, with Nakagawa in his half guard. #SUB#
Zaintashara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but Zaintashara is defending well. #SUB#
Zaintashara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nakagawa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zaintashara has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Zaintashara has his foot on Nakagawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakagawa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Zaintashara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nakagawa is pushing down on Zaintashara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zaintashara is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakagawa has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4##SUB#
Zaintashara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zaintashara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but Zaintashara is defending well.
Zaintashara is refusing to be controlled, as Nakagawa sits in half guard. #SUB#
Zaintashara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaintashara regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Zaintashara.
Nakagawa throws a hook but Zaintashara avoids it easily.#TD2#
Nakagawa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaintashara did well to prevent Nakagawa getting side control.#SUB#
Zaintashara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Zaintashara actively working from the bottom here.
Nakagawa is nestled in close to Zaintashara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zaintashara is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakagawa in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zaintashara actively working from the bottom here.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Zaintashara is defending well.
Nakagawa keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Zaintashara manages to get to full guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaintashara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaintashara's head.
Zaintashara wants to improve his position but instead Nakagawa has moved into half guard.
Zaintashara wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nakagawa seems to be working for a kimura but Zaintashara defends the submission attempt.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaintashara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakagawa working Zaintashara over with strikes.
Nakagawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Zaintashara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaintashara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaintashara tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg.
Musan Zaintashara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaintashara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Zaintashara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Zaintashara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Zaintashara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Nakagawa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zaintashara flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakagawa scores with a nice strike.
Zaintashara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Nakagawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zaintashara on his heels. He'll look to pass Zaintashara's guard now, I'm sure.
Nakagawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaintashara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Zaintashara working for a triangle but Nakagawa defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakagawa 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: KoF:IW II - Wright X Atckinson
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Oquendo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oquendo throws a hook but Nakagawa blocks it.
Nakagawa goes for a double leg but Oquendo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oquendo continues to drive forward.
Nakagawa defending well as Oquendo loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Oquendo finds it's way through Nakagawa's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Nakagawa.
Oquendo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakagawa. Nakagawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oquendo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oquendo lands with a hook. Nakagawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakagawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oquendo with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Nakagawa looking to score a takedown here. Oquendo is defending well but Nakagawa drives through and ends up in Oquendo's guard.#ES#
Oquendo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nakagawa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Nakagawa breaks the clinch.
Oquendo misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Oquendo misses its intended target. #T1#
No joy there for Oquendo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Oquendo avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Oquendo.
Oquendo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Cuervo Oquendo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oquendo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oquendo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakagawa fails with the takedown.#CL#
Oquendo drives through and clinches with Nakagawa against the cage.
Nakagawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakagawa is looking for a takedown.
Cuervo Oquendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Nakagawa is trying to pull guard but Oquendo has him pressed against the cage.
Oquendo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo is trying to break the clinch but Nakagawa is controlling him.#T2#
Oquendo lands with a right to the head.
Nakagawa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakagawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakagawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakagawa.
Oquendo lands with a light punch inside.
Nakagawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakagawa misses with the head strike.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nakagawa manages to break the clinch.
Nakagawa connects with a jab.
No joy there for Oquendo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakagawa swings widly with a right hand
and Oquendo counters with a left and a right that stings Nakagawa.
Oquendo throws a jab when Nakagawa was well out of range.
Nakagawa looks to land a left hand but Oquendo moved out of range nicely.
Oquendo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oquendo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Oquendo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakagawa, as that shot connected.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Oquendo.
Nakagawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oquendo.
Nakagawa slips a straight right by Oquendo.
Oquendo is looking to clinch.
Nakagawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
Oquendo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Oquendo.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Oquendo.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakagawa.
An attempted straight right counter from Oquendo misses the target.
The fighters circling - Oquendo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oquendo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oquendo cracks Nakagawa with a good jab.
Nakagawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Oquendo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Oquendo is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Oquendo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oquendo throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakagawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Oquendo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Nakagawa coming out on top.
Oquendo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cuervo Oquendo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Oquendo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oquendo.
Nakagawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oquendo defends it well.
Oquendo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuervo Oquendo is winning the standup battle so far.
Oquendo lunges at Nakagawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakagawa's hand.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oquendo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakagawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Oquendo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Nakagawa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oquendo to the mat! Oquendo manages to get full guard.

Oquendo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nakagawa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oquendo throws a right hand that misses
and Nakagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakagawa slips a jab and a cross from Oquendo.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Oquendo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oquendo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oquendo throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
Nakagawa feints the counter takedown.
Oquendo works over Nakagawa's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oquendo.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Nakagawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oquendo defends it well.
Oquendo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakagawa can do to turn this around?
Nakagawa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Nakagawa closes the distance and clinches.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Oquendo tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Oquendo is pressed up against the cage. Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oquendo down to the mat. Oquendo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oquendo.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakagawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oquendo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Oquendo throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oquendo throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oquendo as he avoids it easily. #T2#
A jab lands there for Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a hook #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown. Oquendo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Oquendo keeps moving.
Oquendo pulls Nakagawa in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa preventing the sweep.
Oquendo keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Oquendo is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Nakagawa stops Oquendo from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakagawa scores with a hook.
Oquendo misses with a hook #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oquendo!
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oquendo wants to get back to his feet but Nakagawa drags him back down.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Oquendo struggling a bit here.
Nakagawa wants to control but Oquendo is keeping him busy.
Oquendo tries to buck Nakagawa off but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oquendo down. #T4#
Oquendo is being controlled here.
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oquendo is trying to control Nakagawa's posture but Nakagawa avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Oquendo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oquendo tries to get out of the position.
Oquendo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakagawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oquendo wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakagawa working Oquendo over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oquendo tries to kick Nakagawa off but Nakagawa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cuervo Oquendo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oquendo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Oquendo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakagawa walks into a straight right hand from Oquendo.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but Oquendo shows good takedown defense.
Nakagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oquendo.
Nakagawa swings for the body but Oquendo moves out of range. #CL2#
Nakagawa drives through and clinches with Oquendo against the cage.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Oquendo breaks the clinch.
Oquendo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Nakagawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oquendo throws a combination. Nakagawa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Oquendo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Oquendo scores with a jab.
Oquendo misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oquendo won't be happy with that.
Nakagawa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oquendo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oquendo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oquendo, who protects the arm well.
Nakagawa throws a strike aimed at the side of Oquendo's head but Oquendo avoids it well.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oquendo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nakagawa looks up at the clock and then as Oquendo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nakagawa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oquendo is looking for a sweep.
Oquendo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Oquendo is trying to escape and Nakagawa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Oquendo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nakagawa! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
In his post fight interview, Shinnosuke Nakagawa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KoF: GC HW
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Nakagawa goes for a double leg but Nokkau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nokkau continues to drive forward.
Nakagawa avoiding damage as Nokkau throws knees to the body.
Nokkau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nokkau throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa. #BC#
Nakagawa breaks from the clinch.
Nakagawa connects with a right hand. Nokkau shakes it off.
Nokkau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Nakagawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Nokkau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nakagawa cracks Nokkau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nokkau misses with a low kick as Nakagawa jumps back.
Nokkau misses with a few strikes there.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa lands a lovely overhand right.
Nokkau misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Nokkau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokkau misses with a series of wild punches.
Nokkau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Nakagawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
Nakagawa lands a slapping body shot.
Nakagawa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nokkau.
Nakagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nokkau.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakagawa moves away from the strike by Nokkau.
Nakagawa shoots in but Nokkau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nokkau connects with a jab.
Nakagawa scores with a decent looking hook.
Nokkau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nokkau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakagawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Nokkau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Nokkau avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa dodges the punch combination from Nokkau.
Nakagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nokkau takes one to the chin there.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nokkau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Nakagawa dodges the punch combination from Nokkau.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nokkau sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Nakagawa tries to sprawl but Nokkau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is trying to maintain the position but Nokkau is very close to passing his half guard.
Nokkau tries to pass to full mount but Nakagawa defends it.
Nakagawa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nakagawa is looking to escape.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Nakagawa is trying to maintain the position but Nokkau is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakagawa is trying to stand up here but Nokkau is controlling him well.
Nokkau is nestled in close to Nakagawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakagawa works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a triangle here. Nokkau is fighting it but it looks tight! Nakagawa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nokkau is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: KoF:IW GC XVIII
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Foy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've been hearing reports that Foy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Foy throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Foy.
Foy scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foy throws a head kick that misses
enabling Nakagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Foy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foy throws a sloppy head kick and Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
Nakagawa lands with a good body shot.
Foy throws a sloppy head kick and Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
Nakagawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakagawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakagawa lands a jab to the nose.
Foy throws a lazy head kick
and Nakagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foy thows a leg kick but Nakagawa checks it
and Nakagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Foy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Foy throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Foy! #ROC2#Foy is rocked!
Foy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakagawa on the ground.
Foy is breathing heavily.
Nakagawa in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Foy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nakagawa turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!

Event: KoF: IW GC
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Alaoui misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa avoids the head kick by Alaoui.
Alaoui throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Alaoui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alaoui sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakagawa somewhat.
Youssef Alaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alaoui misses the jab.
Alaoui stalks Nakagawa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakagawa's face. Nakagawa staggers backwards, shaken.
Nakagawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaoui. Nakagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaoui misses the target.
Alaoui misses with a body kick.
Alaoui loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Alaoui 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.
Nakagawa blocks the body kick.
A big left from Alaoui misses.
Nakagawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaoui lands a right hook to the body. #T1##TD#
Nakagawa feints and as Alaoui raises his hands in defense, Nakagawa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaoui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Alaoui is keeping the position.
Nakagawa passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Alaoui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alaoui is looking to escape.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Alaoui defending well.
Alaoui wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Alaoui is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nakagawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alaoui is trying is best to control the position here.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Alaoui defending well.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Alaoui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Nakagawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Alaoui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alaoui really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakagawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alaoui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alaoui is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alaoui is refusing to be controlled, as Nakagawa sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Alaoui throws a push kick but Nakagawa slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaoui misses the target.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Alaoui is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alaoui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakagawa.
Alaoui scores with a jab. Nakagawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Alaoui misses.
Nakagawa shoots in and drives through. Alaoui sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Alaoui there.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaoui is just out of range.
Nakagawa throws the left hand but Alaoui avoids the punch easily.
Nakagawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Alaoui fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alaoui tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alaoui sprawls and moves away.
Alaoui misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alaoui won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alaoui is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Nakagawa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alaoui with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alaoui is trying to stand.
Alaoui trying to control here.
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from standing back up.
Alaoui is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but Alaoui is defending well.
Alaoui is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alaoui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Alaoui is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Alaoui dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nakagawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nakagawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakagawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alaoui circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Alaoui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Nakagawa misses.
Alaoui lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Alaoui looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Alaoui misses with a head kick.
Nakagawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alaoui defends well and Nakagawa ends up having to push Alaoui into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alaoui throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Nakagawa jumps guard and drags Alaoui to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Alaoui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakagawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alaoui has managed to get both his arms back between Nakagawa's legs - danger averted.
Nakagawa controls Alaoui momentarily but Alaoui frees himself. #SUB#
Nakagawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alaoui gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a guillotine here but Alaoui defends easily. #T1#
Alaoui trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakagawa's guard.
Alaoui controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alaoui stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagawa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaoui is looking to stand up but Nakagawa won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakagawa is on top in guard. #REVR#
Alaoui wants to stand and escape but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alaoui is looking to stand back up but Nakagawa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alaoui.
Alaoui is trying to get back to full guard.
Alaoui is trying to stand up here but Nakagawa is controlling him well.
Alaoui is controlling Nakagawa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nakagawa stops Alaoui from getting back to his feet.
Nakagawa is trying to control. Alaoui wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alaoui tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nakagawa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Alaoui to control.#T3##SUB#
Nakagawa is working for a guillotine from mount but Alaoui frees his head quite easily.
Alaoui is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alaoui is looking to escape.
Alaoui can't escape the position.
Alaoui regains half guard.
Alaoui is looking to escape.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alaoui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from standing back up. #SUB#
Nakagawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alaoui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa.
Alaoui is looking to improve his position.
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from standing back up.
Alaoui wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa throwing shots but Alaoui is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alaoui is controlling Nakagawa's trapped leg to prevent Nakagawa from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nakagawa has a takedown stuffed.
Nakagawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alaoui.
A head kick from Alaoui lands but Nakagawa takes it in his stride.
Alaoui lands the left hand.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
Nakagawa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alaoui lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alaoui slips under a jab from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa walks into a stiff left hand from Alaoui.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaoui moves away.
Alaoui tries to bum rush Nakagawa with a series of wild strikes but Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Alaoui.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaoui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alaoui throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakagawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Alaoui tries to move into range but Nakagawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alaoui lands a front kick.
Alaoui goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakagawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot.
Nakagawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alaoui.
Nakagawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaoui with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alaoui!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakagawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alaoui looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
Alaoui moves out of range as Nakagawa strikes.
Alaoui misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa throws a series of punches but Alaoui avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Alaoui fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaoui keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alaoui throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Alaoui throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alaoui won't be happy with that.
Alaoui tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Alaoui controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Alaoui is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nakagawa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Alaoui is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Alaoui just trying to survive but Nakagawa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Nakagawa is persistently looking for the submission but Alaoui is defending it well. #T3#
I would not like to be Alaoui right now.
Nakagawa avoiding Alaoui 's attempts to control his hands.
Alaoui trying to get back to his feet but Nakagawa is in full control for now.
Alaoui trying to control the hands but Nakagawa breaks the grip.
Nakagawa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alaoui is trying to get back to his feet but Nakagawa has full control of the position and if anything, Alaoui has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Alaoui is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Nakagawa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alaoui wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Alaoui just trying to survive but Nakagawa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Alaoui do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alaoui is trying to stand back up.
Alaoui breaks Nakagawa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a triangle but Alaoui pushes his legs off easily.
Alaoui trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Youssef Alaoui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alaoui 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youssef Alaoui!

Event: KoF:IW Underground II
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakagawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakagawa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch up but Nakagawa keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Nakagawa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tamdfjsmf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakagawa is in Tamdfjsmf's guard.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to stand back up but Nakagawa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tamdfjsmf. #REVR#
Tamdfjsmf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakagawa on the ground.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamdfjsmf is just riding it out for now. Nakagawa eventually gives up the hold.
Tamdfjsmf tries to kick Nakagawa off but Nakagawa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nakagawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Nakagawa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nakagawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakagawa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tamdfjsmf has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tamdfjsmf's coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. 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.
Nakagawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakagawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2#
Nakagawa works his way to his opponent's back.
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Nakagawa working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Tamdfjsmf is doing well to defend. Nakagawa seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Tamdfjsmf is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Alfonso.
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alfonso keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alfonso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alfonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nakagawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Alfonso has wrist control.#T1#
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alfonso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Alfonso keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alfonso misses with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Alfonso.
Alfonso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakagawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alfonso throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paolo Alfonso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Alfonso.
Alfonso throws a head kick that Nakagawa semi-blocks.
Alfonso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alfonso lands with a nice body punch.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Alfonso.
Alfonso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Alfonso avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Nakagawa avoids the head kick by Alfonso.
Alfonso is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alfonso throws a leg kick but Nakagawa checks it.
Alfonso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Alfonso.
Alfonso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alfonso lands a slapping body shot.
Alfonso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakagawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alfonso can pounce on him. #TD#
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alfonso napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Alfonso throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Alfonso looks winded!
Alfonso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakagawa avoids the head kick by Alfonso.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alfonso sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Alfonso throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Alfonso avoids it well and moves away.
Alfonso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.#TD#
Nakagawa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alfonso to the ground. Nakagawa is now in Alfonso's guard.
Nakagawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Alfonso keeps moving.
Nakagawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakagawa trying to control but Alfonso is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa is really struggling to control Alfonso but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Nakagawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alfonso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nakagawa, into his guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Alfonso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakagawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alfonso has managed to get both his arms back between Nakagawa's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nakagawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nakagawa has his foot on Alfonso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alfonso works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paolo Alfonso dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alfonso lands a head kick!
Nakagawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick from Alfonso lands but Nakagawa takes it in his stride.
Nakagawa avoids the head kick by Alfonso.
Alfonso connects with a body shot that sends Nakagawa's belly button to the back.
Nakagawa blocks a head kick by Alfonso.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alfonso.
Alfonso throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Nakagawa tries for a kimura but Alfonso is defending well.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Alfonso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Nakagawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alfonso, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Alfonso managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa scoring with punches from side control.
Nakagawa fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Nakagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Alfonso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Nakagawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakagawa trying to control the position but Alfonso is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alfonso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alfonso pushes Nakagawa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nakagawa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nakagawa trying to control the position but Alfonso is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alfonso throws a sloppy head kick and Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Alfonso is quick to defend against it.
Alfonso lands with a kick to the temple. Nakagawa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alfonso throws a sloppy head kick and Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Alfonso avoids it well and moves away.
Alfonso throws a nice head kick!
Alfonso misses with a low kick.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alfonso takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Nakagawa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alfonso to the mat! Alfonso manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Alfonso pushes Nakagawa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alfonso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alfonso lands a head kick. Nakagawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Nakagawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alfonso's guard.
Nakagawa trying to control but Alfonso is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa 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.
Alfonso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Nakagawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nakagawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Alfonso keeps moving. #SUB#
Nakagawa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alfonso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alfonso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alfonso! #REVB#
Nakagawa trying to control but Alfonso flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T2#
Nakagawa rolls, trying to escape but Alfonso keeps control of the position.
Alfonso biding his time, controlling Nakagawa. #SU2#
Alfonso gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Alfonso throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range. #T3#
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alfonso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Nakagawa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa uses his free foot to push down on Alfonso's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alfonso.
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alfonso is looking to escape. #T4#
Nakagawa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Nakagawa has hold of Alfonso's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alfonso manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Nakagawa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alfonso has managed to escape the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Alfonso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alfonso 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Alfonso!

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