PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Przepiorka (ranked 2752 p4p, 299 weight class) and Togachi Nakamoto (ranked 24825 p4p, 577 weight class). Przepiorka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kękę - Presja. Togachi Nakamoto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Przepiorka
vs
Nakamoto

175 cm
25
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Threads of HARDCORE

Kore Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Przepiorka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Togachi Nakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Przepiorka.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nakamoto.

Przepiorka tries to keep at a distance but Nakamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Przepiorka tries for a takedown but Nakamoto manages to get underhooks.
Nakamoto landing knees to the head.
Nakamoto gets underhooks to prevent Przepiorka's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Przepiorka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Przepiorka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nakamoto after a bit of a struggle.
Nakamoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Przepiorka's face.
Przepiorka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamoto prevents it.
Nakamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Przepiorka has picked Nakamoto up - he's going for a ride! Przepiorka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Przepiorka slows the pace down in half guard.
Nakamoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakamoto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Przepiorka drops back looking for a leg! Nakamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakamoto manages to kick Przepiorka off! Przepiorka jumps back into Nakamoto's guard.
Przepiorka controlling from the top position.
Nakamoto looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Przepiorka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Przepiorka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nakamoto!

Przepiorka tries to keep at a distance but Nakamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nakamoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Przepiorka has Nakamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nakamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Przepiorka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nakamoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Przepiorka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nakamoto crunches a lovely knee into Przepiorka's ribcage.
Nakamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamoto lands an uppercut.

Przepiorka successfully pulls guard.
Nakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Przepiorka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamoto tries to stand but Przepiorka is controlling from the bottom.
Przepiorka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamoto.
Nakamoto is looking to stand up but Przepiorka won't let him.
Przepiorka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamoto.
Przepiorka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nakamoto tries to kick Przepiorka off but Przepiorka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Przepiorka wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Przepiorka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamoto is trying to stand back up but Przepiorka is controlling him
Przepiorka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Togachi Nakamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Przepiorka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nakamoto.
Nakamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Przepiorka's side.

Nakamoto gets a clinch.
Przepiorka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nakamoto obliges.
Przepiorka takes an elbow to the temple.
Nakamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamoto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nakamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Nakamoto.
A body shot lands from Nakamoto.
Nakamoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nakamoto obliges.
Przepiorka avoids the elbow strike from Nakamoto, against the cage.
Przepiorka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nakamoto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nakamoto drops Przepiorka with a big knee straight up the middle! Przepiorka is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Przepiorka is rocked!

It looks like Piotr Przepiorka has been cut.
Nakamoto lands a big right hook! Przepiorka looks hurt but is still standing! Nakamoto lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Przepiorka falls down and Nakamoto dives in with a huge hammer fist! Przepiorka's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Nakamoto runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Togachi Nakamoto!