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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nemar Barrierre (ranked 4311 p4p, 2346 weight class) and Shouta Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nemar Barrierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shouta Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura digs a good hook to Barrierre's body.
Nakamura lands with a straight right. Barrierre didn't see that one coming.
Barrierre tries to clinch up.
Nakamura lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura rushes Barrierre and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrierre backwards.
Nakamura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakamura.
Barrierre takes a shot to the head.
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barrierre or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nakamura takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Barrierre's head.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Nakamura as the two fighters clinch.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barrierre backwards.
Nakamura managing to block the knees to the body from Barrierre.
Nakamura is leaning against Barrierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrierre trying to control the position but instead, Nakamura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barrierre into the cage.
Nakamura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
Barrierre is breathing heavily.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nemar Barrierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barrierres head.
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body punch.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura works on Barrierre's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barrierres head.
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura clinches up against the cage.
Nakamura lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrierre backwards.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a takedown into guard.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barrierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Barrierre is keeping the position.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barrierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakamura is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Barrierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barrierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barrierre tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shouta Nakamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barrierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barrierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrierre backwards.
Nakamura gets through Barrierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrierre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head.
Barrierre can't get the takedown.
Nakamura lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Nakamura as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrierre takes a shot to the head.
Nakamura gets through Barrierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barrierre backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Barrierre's ribcage. Barrierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barrierre.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barrierres head.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura presses Barrierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura works on Barrierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Shouta Nakamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakamura pushes Barrierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barrierre can't fight it off and eventually Nakamura manages to take the fight to the floor. Barrierre looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barrierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barrierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barrierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Barrierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has Barrierre 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 Barrierre tumbling to the mat - Nakamura dives into Barrierre's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barrierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barrierre being controlled here, momentarily.
Barrierre keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shouta Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barrierres head.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Barrierre takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrierre backwards.
Nakamura gets through Barrierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Nakamura as the two fighters clinch.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Barrierre's head.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrierre is rocked!
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Oh Barrierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Barrierre's head.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura digs a right hand into Barrierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrierre's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barrierre backwards.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamura pushes Barrierre against the cage. Nakamura is working some dirty boxing. Nakamura pushes off with a quick right hook! Barrierre goes down! Barrierre tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nakamura moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shouta Nakamura!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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