PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 634 p4p, 1680 weight class) and Colin Nox (ranked 82 p4p, 228 weight class). Nox has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones as his entrance music. Nakagome Kakuzo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Colin Nox's chin.

Kakuzo
vs
Nox

185 cm
29
180
21 - 14 - 0

180 cm
25
172
11 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Nox!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nox.
Kakuzo tests Nox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nox connects with a crisp jab.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakuzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakuzo looks to throw the jab but Nox is out of range.
Nox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kakuzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuzo wants to land a leg kick but Nox is out of range.
Kakuzo tries to land a front kick but Nox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakuzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo misses with a combination
and Nox counters with a one-two to the body.
Nox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakuzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nox.

Kakuzo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kakuzo trying to control but Nox is working from the bottom.
Kakuzo postures up in Nox's guard and throws a big left but Nox blocks it.
Nox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo prevents Nox from getting back to his feet.
Kakuzo distracts Nox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nox wants to stand and escape but Kakuzo is having none of it.
Kakuzo throwing strikes but missing.

Nox has his feet on Kakuzo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nox misses with a body kick.
Nox blocks the body kick.
Nox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kakuzo at a distance.
No joy there for Nox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nox moves out of range of the body kick.
Nox takes one on the button.
Nox checks a low kick from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown but Nox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nox throws a big shot that misses.
Kakuzo misses with a body kick.
Kakuzo throws a big shot that misses.
Kakuzo lands a nice shot that snaps Nox's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Nox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Nox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuzo lands a slapping body shot.
Nox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakuzo.
Nox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kakuzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nox throws a big counter head kick but Kakuzo avoids it with no problem.
Nox slips a jab from Kakuzo.
Nox misses with a straight right.
Kakuzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nox - that will leave a mark!
Kakuzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo staying out of range there.
Kakuzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuzo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nox.
Kakuzo dodges the punch combination from Nox.
Nox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kakuzo throws a good cross that connects.
Kakuzo connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Kakuzo does no damage.

Kakuzo clinches with his opponent.
Nox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakuzo after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kakuzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nox's guard.

Kakuzo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nox dives on top into guard.

Kakuzo wants to hit a sweep here but Nox passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuzo there!
Kakuzo working to try and regain half guard.
Nox looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuzo is looking to improve his position but Nox isn't that keen on the idea.
Nox content just to control the position here.
Kakuzo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kakuzo gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kakuzo is looking to improve his position.

Nox stands up and beckons Kakuzo to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Nox as he checks the leg kick.
Nox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kakuzo wants to land a leg kick but Nox is out of range.
Kakuzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuzo walks into a left hand.
Nox lands a jab to the nose.
Kakuzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kakuzo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nox to the mat! Nox manages to get full 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!
Kakuzo pushes down on Nox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nox pushes Kakuzo off looking to stand but Kakuzo dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kakuzo connects with a nice short shot to Nox's temple.

Nox kicks Kakuzo off and gets back to his feet.
Kakuzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nox slips under a jab from Kakuzo.

Kakuzo instigates a clinch.
Kakuzo lands a right hand.
Nox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kakuzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kakuzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nox is able to avoid easily.
Nox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakuzo.
Nox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kakuzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakuzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Kakuzo lands but Nox takes it in his stride.
Nakagome Kakuzo is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Nox counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo is looking to clinch but Nox is avoiding it.
Kakuzo misses with a straight left.
Nox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nox lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick which misses Nox's front leg but catches the back leg as Nox tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakuzo.
Nox moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kakuzo loads up on a big right hand but Nox slips the punch.
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 Nakagome Kakuzo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Nice jab there from Kakuzo.
Nox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Kakuzo.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Kakuzo misses.
Nox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kakuzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nox is looking to land body kicks.
Kakuzo throws a hook but Nox blocks it.
Nox throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kakuzo on the side of the head.
Nox avoids a kick to the body.
Nox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kakuzo with a body shot.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick but Nox moved away.
Kakuzo throws a hook but Nox avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Nox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kakuzo tries to clinch but Nox moves out of range.
Kakuzo thows a leg kick but Nox checks it
letting Nox counter with a right hand.
Nox misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kakuzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nox slips under a jab.
Kakuzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kakuzo loads up on a big right hand but Nox slips the punch.
Nox throws a counter combo.
Kakuzo scores with a shot to the body.
Nox throws out a loose jab but Kakuzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nox thuds a left hand into Kakuzo's body.
Kakuzo walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Nox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakuzo throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kakuzo misses the target.
Kakuzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakuzo.
Nox looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakuzo is just out of range.
Nox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kakuzo under the eye.
Kakuzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kakuzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Nox lands a nice hook to Kakuzo's body. Kakuzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kakuzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kakuzo throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo avoids a kick to the body.
Nox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakuzo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nox fails to land with a series of punches.
Nox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kakuzo misses with a body shot
and Nox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakuzo misses the shot to the body.
Kakuzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nox counters with a good, hard body kick but Kakuzo shrugs it off.
Nox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakuzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kakuzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nox tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox throws a lazy right hand but Kakuzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kakuzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kakuzo instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakuzo.
Kakuzo misses with a body punch.
Kakuzo misses with some punches.
Kakuzo pushes Nox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kakuzo breaks from the clinch.
Kakuzo lands with a cross.
Nox throws a head kick but Kakuzo moves out of range.
Nox throws a shot from downtown. Kakuzo moves away and avoids it.
Kakuzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colin Nox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakagome Kakuzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kakuzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakuzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nakagome Kakuzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakuzo, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nakagome Kakuzo!