Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Nakamura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mostakaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakamura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mostakaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Mostakaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Mostakaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nakamura.
Mostakaev throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Mostakaev saw that one coming.
Mostakaev tries to counter by clinching up but Nakamura breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mostakaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mostakaev defends it nicely.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mostakaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamura somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakamura or perhaps it was just good defense by Mostakaev, which made it look bad.
Kyril Mostakaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajime Nakamura.
Mostakaev moves away from the strike by Nakamura. #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.
Some bone on bone action there as Mostakaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Mostakaev is avoiding it.
Kyril Mostakaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
Mostakaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura throws a solid leg kick but Mostakaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mostakaev.#CL#
Mostakaev has Nakamura up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Mostakaev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mostakaev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Mostakaev is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mostakaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Mostakaev's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mostakaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mostakaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mostakaev is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Mostakaev trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Mostakaev is keeping the position.
Mostakaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up. #SUB#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Mostakaev is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Mostakaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyril Mostakaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mostakaev throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Mostakaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura tries a low kick but Mostakaev avoids it.
Mostakaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Mostakaev misses with a looping right.#CL#
Nakamura gets tackled into the cage by Mostakaev. Mostakaev maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mostakaev manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mostakaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Mostakaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Mostakaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mostakaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mostakaev wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura is still trying to improve position.#T2##SUB2#
Mostakaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mostakaev has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nakamura working for a triangle but Mostakaev defends it easily.
Mostakaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Mostakaev wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
Kyril Mostakaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura wants to improve his position but instead Mostakaev has moved into half guard.
Mostakaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nakamura trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mostakaev works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostakaev looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
Mostakaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostakaev continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyril Mostakaev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mostakaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Mostakaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nakamura.
Mostakaev looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Mostakaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mostakaev throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Mostakaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Mostakaev blocks the leg kick.
Mostakaev is looking to counter the offense by Nakamura and move into the clinch.
Mostakaev throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Mostakaev avoids nicely.
Mostakaev tries to counter by clinching up but Nakamura breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nakamura.
Mostakaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mostakaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws a leg kick #CL#
and Mostakaev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Mostakaev successfully pulls guard.
Mostakaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hajime Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Mostakaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Mostakaev is retaining full guard.
Mostakaev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mostakaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.#SUB#
Mostakaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura postures up in Mostakaev's guard and throws a big left but Mostakaev blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Mostakaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Mostakaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Mostakaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.#SUB#
Mostakaev is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Mostakaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard. #REVR#
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Mostakaev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nakamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mostakaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nakamura thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mostakaev passes Nakamura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyril Mostakaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mostakaev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kyril Mostakaev!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kyril Mostakaev!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Kyril Mostakaev!

Kyril Mostakaev wins by unanimous decision!
Kyril Mostakaev 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.
The defeated Hajime Nakamura had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: KIFC 95-
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Nakamura gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Rose pulls guard successfully.
Rose trying to control the position.
Rose 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.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is working Rose over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakamura trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing good reports from Rose's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Rose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Rose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard. #REVR#
Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose. #T2#
Rose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Rose postures up.
Rose wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rose looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura is trying to keep Rose in close. #SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
Rose trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Nakamura looking for a triangle here. Rose is fighting it but it looks tight! Nakamura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rose is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hajime Nakamura!
A victorious Hajime Nakamura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 84
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ferriera moves into range and clinches up with Nakamura.
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
Ferriera gets through Nakamura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Nakamura jumps guard.
Ferriera trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferriera's guard. #REVB#
Ferriera looking to control.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Nakamura taking a breather here.
Ferriera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nakamura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferriera is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura working away.
Ferriera is trying to escape the position but Nakamura is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Ferriera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferriera parries the strikes from Nakamura easily there. Nakamura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ferriera to escape.
Ferriera trying to remain calm as Nakamura controls from the top position.
Ferriera regains half guard.
Nakamura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakamura lands a nice short elbow.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Nakamura is looking to pass Ferriera's guard but actually Ferriera recovers to full guard.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nakamura trying to control but Ferriera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakamura moves out of range as Ferriera strikes.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferriera defends it well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Ferriera missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
Nakamura feints the counter takedown.
Ferriera misses with a looping left.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferriera throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Ferriera tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferriera throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Ferriera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigo Ferriera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferriera.
A swing and a miss from Ferriera.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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 Rodrigo Ferriera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ferriera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferriera.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferriera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nakamura feints the counter takedown.
Ferriera throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferriera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Ferriera.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Ferriera throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Ferriera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera moves away from the strike by Nakamura. #T1#
Nakamura defending well as Ferriera loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferriera.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferriera won't be happy with that.
Ferriera trying to remain calm as Nakamura controls from the top position.
Nakamura advances to full mount.
Ferriera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferriera holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nakamura tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ferriera is in a horrible position here. Nakamura smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Ferriera working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Nakamura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ferriera turns into him and now he's in Nakamura's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferriera wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Hajime Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferriera's guard. #REVB#
Ferriera looking to control but Nakamura passes into half guard.
Nakamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura not doing much here. #T4#
Ferriera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferriera trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Ferriera 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.
Nakamura is continuing to stall.
Nakamura winds up and cracks Ferriera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferriera.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Ferriera throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
Ferriera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Ferriera misses.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Ferriera has managed to clinch.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage. #T1#
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferriera has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamura.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferriera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferriera stalling against the cage.
Nakamura trying to control the position but instead, Ferriera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakamura into the cage.
Ferriera is struggling to control the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ferriera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferriera seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamura. #TD2#
Nakamura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Ferriera.
Ferriera is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Nakamura stands up over Ferriera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferriera is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Ferriera from controlling successfully.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferriera's guard. #REVB#
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Ferriera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.#T4#
Nakamura works over Ferriera with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ferriera controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Nakamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura is working Ferriera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Ferriera trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Ferriera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferriera 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rodrigo Ferriera!
Hajime Nakamura was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zayer Jr misses with a takedown #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a single leg into guard. Zayer Jr didn't expect that.
Zayer Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nakamura manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zayer Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.#T1#
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zayer Jr defending well though.
Nakamura controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakamura won't let Zayer Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nakamura looking to ground and pound but Zayer Jr is blocking nicely.
Zayer Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Nakamura punching from mount but Zayer Jr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nakamura unloads with some shots from mount but Zayer Jr bucks and avoids them well.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Zayer Jr avoids a strike by Nakamura and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Nakamura's guard! Fantastic escape!
Nakamura working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Zayer Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zayer Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zayer Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Nakamura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakamura forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Zayer Jr taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.
Nakamura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zayer Jr is trying to stand.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Zayer Jr won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount.
Zayer Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Zayer Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Zayer Jr dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayer Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Nakamura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zayer Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zayer Jr sprawls and moves away.
Zayer Jr fails with the takedown#CL#
and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakamura.
Zayer Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zayer Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hajime Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Zayer Jr.
Zayer Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zayer Jr throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Nakamura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zayer Jr's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zayer Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.
Nakamura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zayer Jr for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Nakamura pushing down on Zayer Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zayer Jr defending well though. #SUB#
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Zayer Jr 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.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura moves into full mount! Zayer Jr won't be happy about that!
Nakamura thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakamura there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Zayer Jr to control.
Nakamura controlling from mount.
Nakamura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zayer Jr? #T3#
Zayer Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakamura looking to finish Zayer Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zayer Jr!#ROC#Zayer Jr is rocked!
Nakamura unloading with bombs!
Zayer Jr is still in real trouble! Can Nakamura finish him?#CUT#It looks like Christian Zayer Jr has been cut.
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zayer Jr! More shots from Nakamura and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hajime Nakamura!
Hajime Nakamura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Nakamura had a free shot at his head there.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
We've been told by Hicks's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Hicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hicks throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakamura.
Hicks is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Hicks wants to hit a sweep here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hicks there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks wants to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Hicks is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakamura there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nakamura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hicks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nakamura throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound.
Nakamura misses with a head shot.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura tries to control but Hicks wriggling away.
Nakamura punching from mount but Hicks doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Nakamura thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nakamura throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hicks because Nakamura loaded up on that one.
Hicks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hicks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nakamura controlling the pace for now.
Hicks is working to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hicks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nakamura prevents Hicks from getting the reversal.
Nakamura working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Hicks is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakamura has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakamura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hicks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hicks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura throws some wild stikes that Hicks manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakamura there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura misses with a head shot.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nakamura throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Nakamura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hicks? #T4#
Nakamura throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hicks tries to reverse the position but Nakamura maintains control.
Nakamura thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB2#
Nakamura goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hicks is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Nakamura dominated that 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.#R2#
Hicks scores with a body shot.
Hicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Hicks tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Hicks.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamura! But no joy.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakamura. #T1#
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Nakamura trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
Nakamura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
Hajime Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura 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.
Hicks trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
It looked like Hicks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Hicks avoids it easily.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Hicks works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.#T4##TD2#
Hicks tries to sprawl but Nakamura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hicks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Nakamura 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.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Nakamura counters by clinching up.
Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hicks after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Hicks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hicks lands with a left to the head.
Nakamura has Hicks pressed against the cage, preventing Hicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the body
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hicks throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hicks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakamura's head backwards.
Nakamura slips a jab from Hicks.#CL2#
Nakamura gets a clinch. #TD2#
Nakamura wants the takedown. Hicks is fighting it off but Nakamura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hicks's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Nakamura controlling from the top position.
Hicks pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura passes Hicks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura misses with a head shot. Hicks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakamura postures up.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good exchange - Hicks coming out on top.#TD2#
Hicks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakamura to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hicks is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hicks 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
A victorious Lyman Hicks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Hajime Nakamura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Esposito looking to score a takedown here. Nakamura is defending well but Esposito drives through and ends up in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura pulls Esposito in close to prevent any damage.
Esposito stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.#SUB2#
Nakamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esposito is aware though and is defending well.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esposito is one step ahead there.
Esposito tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Esposito trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esposito fails with the takedown.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Esposito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Esposito defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Esposito shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamura is trying to defend but Esposito finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nakamura keeping hold of Esposito's head, controlling as best he can.
Esposito has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Esposito has control of the leg.
Esposito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamura defending well though. #T3#
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
Esposito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura looking to control.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Esposito manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Esposito trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Esposito is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up. #SUB#
Esposito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esposito wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Esposito has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Esposito wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nakamura is now in 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 Pablo Esposito will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Esposito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Esposito's leg but Esposito calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Esposito looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nakamura pulls Esposito in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throws an elbow that misses. Nakamura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Esposito's guard. Nice move by Nakamura!#REVB#
Nakamura works over Esposito with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakamura passes Esposito's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Esposito wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Nakamura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Esposito trying to control here.
Esposito trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nakamura manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Nakamura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Esposito can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nakamura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Esposito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nakamura prevents Esposito from improving his position.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Esposito is working away.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.
Nakamura is trying to control. Esposito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Esposito has managed to free his arm - good work.
Esposito is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Esposito actively working from the bottom here.
Esposito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Esposito slips the punch.
Esposito drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nakamura sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Esposito is trying to work for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well. #T4#
Esposito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakamura gets full guard.
Nakamura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Esposito has passed into side control. #SUB#
Esposito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries to bench press Esposito off him but Esposito keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Esposito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nakamura throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Esposito shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Esposito's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Esposito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Esposito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Esposito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Esposito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura cracks Esposito with a good jab.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Esposito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Esposito checks the leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a low kick as Esposito jumps back.
Esposito attempts a counter takedown but Nakamura avoids it well and moves away.
Hajime Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Esposito.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the head.
Esposito checks the leg kick.
Hajime Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Esposito moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Esposito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamura swivels and escapes.
Esposito darts in looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets double underhooks and turns Esposito into the cage.
Esposito is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
Esposito dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Esposito tries to pull guard but Nakamura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Esposito.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Nakamura has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Esposito is trying to keep an underhook but Nakamura manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esposito's head. #T3#
Nakamura slows the pace down in half guard.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hajime Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura slows the pace down in half guard.
Esposito wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Esposito is defending well.
Nakamura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A leg kick checked by Esposito.
Esposito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hajime Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Esposito's leg but Esposito calmly moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Esposito shoots in and drives through. Nakamura sprawls well.
Pablo Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura lands with a cross.

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

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

Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Hajime Nakamura!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Hajime Nakamura!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Hajime Nakamura!

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

Event: KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rose clinches. #TD#
Nakamura tightens his grip and picks Rose up, before dumping him to the ground. Rose manages to land in guard.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rose working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nakamura drops back looking for a leg! Rose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rose manages to kick Nakamura off! Nakamura jumps back into Rose's guard.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakamura passes into side control.
Rose is looking for a sweep.
Rose keeps trying to improve his position.
Rose managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakamura.
The strikes coming from Nakamura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rose is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
Rose is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Nakamura is trying to get an arm triangle but Rose is defending well.
Rose is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Nakamura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakamura is chipping away with strikes.
Rose 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.
Nakamura trying to control the position but Rose is working away. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rose has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Rose tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura working the ground and pound but Rose is defending the strikes.
Rose tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nakamura easily slips into full mount!
Rose is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura throws a strike there. Rose manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Nakamura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head. #SUB2#
Nakamura moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rose.
Nakamura fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Nakamura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rose, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura wants to control for a moment but Rose uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Rose has managed to clinch.
Nakamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rose jumps guard but Nakamura stands there with Rose around his waist. Rose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose slows down the pace here. #TD#
Nakamura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nakamura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Nakamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rose is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Rose wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Rose passes Nakamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Rose wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Rose passes Nakamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakamura wants to control but Rose is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakamura is just riding it out for now. Rose eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for a kimura but Nakamura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rose to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rose throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Rose seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Rose wants to take a breather but Nakamura is having none of it.
Hajime Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rose. #T3#
Rose trying to control from Nakamura's half guard. Nakamura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rose postures up.
Rose trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Rose won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nakamura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rose was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakamura finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Rose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Rose's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nakamura clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Nakamura has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rose regains guard immediately.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose 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.
Nakamura trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Rose looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rose's guard.
Rose tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nakamura is trying for a kimura here. Rose looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nakamura wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hajime Nakamura!
Hajime Nakamura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KIFC 28
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Reynolds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakamura was covering up waiting for the punch and Reynolds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reynolds has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PhoQus Island Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reynolds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds has his hands on Nakamura's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Nakamura 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. #T1#
Nakamura postures up.
Reynolds wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reynolds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reynolds keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura defending well as Reynolds loads up on a big left hand.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Reynolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Reynolds moves away
and Reynolds counters with a left to the body.
Nakamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakamura misses with a hook #TD2#
and Reynolds counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Reynolds's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Reynolds working away.
Reynolds cracks Nakamura with a big elbow.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura parries the strikes from Reynolds easily there. Reynolds is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nakamura to escape.
Reynolds is working Nakamura over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nakamura takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakamura manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Reynolds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nakamura wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Nakamura is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Nakamura feinted with a counter takedown.
Reynolds takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nakamura.
Reynolds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reynolds throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reynolds moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Reynolds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hajime Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nakamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reynolds takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frank Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds. #TD#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reynolds tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Reynolds keeping hold of Nakamura's head, controlling as best he can.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakamura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Nakamura 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.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up. #SUB#
Nakamura wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds manages to get to full guard.
Reynolds is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Nakamura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nakamura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reynolds seems keen to control Nakamura's posture.
Nakamura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nakamura won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura slips nicely into 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 Hajime Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reynolds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura looks to clinch
and Reynolds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.#TD2#
Reynolds feints and as Nakamura raises his hands in defense, Reynolds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reynolds cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Nakamura pulls Reynolds in to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Reynolds is sitting in close to Nakamura's body. Nakamura has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reynolds is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reynolds is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nakamura.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hajime Nakamura!
An out of breath Hajime Nakamura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 22
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nakamura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Nakamura 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. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Nakamura misses with a head shot.
Jones 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.
Nakamura wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones moves into full guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Nakamura is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jones has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nakamura is looking to defend but Jones has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nakamura! Jones pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nakamura taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caleb Jones!
The defeated Hajime Nakamura had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors, yeah you company owners out there, call my manager & make him an offer.'.

Event: KIFC 13
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
One darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
One jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakamura walks away with a smile on his face. One gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nakamura rushes One and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Nakamura is trying to trip One. He has hold of a leg but One is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nakamura persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nakamura controlling from the top position.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakamura trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
One looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
One looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura 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.
One has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
One keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
One keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass. #SUB#
One throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
One looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but One gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nakamura trying to control the position here. #T3#
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Nakamura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
One preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nakamura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura has One pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it.
One tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Shadow Island One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
One moves into the clinch.
One tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Nakamura has One 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 One tumbling to the mat - Nakamura dives into One's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Nakamura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
One tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it. #CL#
One closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.#TD2#
Nakamura has hold of one of One's legs. One is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakamura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
One keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
One keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura won't allow One to sweep him here. #SUB#
One looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nakamura has picked One up and slammed him! One can't keep hold of the triangle and Nakamura manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura advances to mount.
One is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakamura throws some wild stikes that One manages to avoid easily.
Nakamura fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Nakamura wants to control the pace but One is squirming around nicely.
One tries to lock up and control but Nakamura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakamura throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
One tries to reverse the position but Nakamura maintains control.
One is controlling an arm, preventing Nakamura from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hajime Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nakamura goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now One is on top in guard.
One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
One's corner is telling him to maintain position.
One postures up.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in One's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
One looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
One is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakamura trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
One actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nakamura wants to work for an arm triangle but One is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nakamura wants to take a breather but One is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
One is in trouble now - Nakamura has advanced to mount!
Nakamura seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but One is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Nakamura has taken the fight to the clinch.
One is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Nakamura has clasped his hands together around One's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nakamura wants to control but One is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. One 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.
One tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nakamura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Nakamura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
One is looking for a sweep.
One gets back to half guard.
One wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
One is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Nakamura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. One was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakamura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hajime Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakamura won't allow One to sweep him here.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
One controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself. #T4#
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
More stalling from Nakamura.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Nakamura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shadow Island One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
One actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hajime Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakamura 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KIFC 6
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Natta swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura misses the jab.
Natta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Natta gets caught napping as Nakamura dives in and scores a takedown. Natta manages to retain guard.
Natta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Natta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Natta is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Natta misses with a wild body shot.
Natta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natta loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Natta throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Nakamura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakamura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nakamura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Natta!
Natta really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Nakamura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Natta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Natta and Nakamura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Natta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Natta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Natta manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nakamura 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.
Natta wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Natta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Natta dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Nakamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Natta is just riding it out for now. Nakamura eventually gives up the hold.
Nakamura is trying to control. Natta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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 battling for position here. Natta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving. #SUB#
Natta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakamura postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Natta throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Nakamura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Natta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Natta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Natta keeps the fight on the outside.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura tries to clinch up.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Natta throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Natta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Natta throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a hook but Natta avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Natta misses its target.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Natta takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Natta moves out of range.
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Natta misses.
Natta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Natta.
Natta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Natta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Natta pushes him off.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Natta misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Natta misses.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Natta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Natta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Natta moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Natta takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Natta circles away.
Natta throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Natta is looking to wear down Nakamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Natta moves into the clinch.#T2#
Nakamura trying to stall but Natta improves his position.
Nakamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Natta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nakamura uses from the top position.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Natta controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marco Natta is winning the standup battle so far.
Natta throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Natta is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Natta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natta misses with a straight left.
Nakamura wants to clinch up but Natta keeps it at a distance.
Natta checks a low kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Natta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Nakamura feints and as Natta raises his hands in defense, Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Natta is pulling down on Nakamura's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakamura, at least for the moment.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Natta is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura tries to clinch up but Natta circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Natta missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Natta moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Natta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Natta.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Natta moved out of range.#CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Natta back into the cage.
Natta misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Natta prevents it.
Nakamura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Natta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Natta misses with a looping left.#CL#
Natta drives through and clinches with Nakamura against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajime Nakamura.
Natta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamura tries to score a body lock takedown but Natta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Natta is controlling him.
Natta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Natta tries to work over Nakamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Natta manages to pull guard.
Natta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Natta is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Natta has wrist control.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Natta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Natta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Natta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Natta blocks nicely.
Nakamura postures up. #SUB2#
Nakamura 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Natta throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Natta throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Natta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura swings for the body but Natta moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Nakamura swings for the body but Natta moves out of range.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it.
Natta throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Natta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Natta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Natta moves out of range.
Natta swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Natta avoids it easily.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Natta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Natta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Natta keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura throws a hook but Natta blocks it.
Natta misses with a straight right.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Natta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Natta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4##TD#
Natta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hajime Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Nakamura drops back looking for a leg! Natta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Natta manages to kick Nakamura off! Nakamura jumps back into Natta's guard.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Natta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Natta 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Natta!
Marco Natta is the new featherweight champion!
Marco Natta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Hajime Nakamura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors, yeah you company owners out there, call my manager & make him an offer.'.

Event: Dynasty Fight Island 1
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Francois lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nakamura is looking to chop away at Francois's legs.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Nakamura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakamura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakamura closes the distance but Francois moves to the side
and Francois counters with a three punch combo that has Nakamura backing up. Nakamura nods at Francois to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Francois.
Nakamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Francois tries to clinch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Francois has a takedown stuffed.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Nakamura tries to get set, Francois tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakamura manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Nakamura darts in and clinches Francois up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Francois decides to pull guard.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Francois preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francois working a defensive guard but Nakamura manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakamura takes a little break here. Francois wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Francois gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Nakamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Nakamura throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Nakamura has control of Francois's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Francois regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Francois tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Francois knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.#T3#
Nakamura manages to capitalize on a mistake by Francois to take his back!
Nakamura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Francois's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francois is trying to break free.
Nakamura controls the action.#SUB2#
Nakamura is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Francois is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hajime Nakamura!
Hajime Nakamura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 930

Total users: 40308