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C356: Traumen vs Jiang PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakagawa feints and as O'Reilly raises his hands in defense, Nakagawa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakagawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O'Reilly's guard.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
O'Reilly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but O'Reilly is defending well.
O'Reilly misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Nakagawa.
O'Reilly has hold of Nakagawa's hands but Nakagawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
O'Reilly lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Nakagawa is trying to control. O'Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O'Reilly lands a couple of sideways elbows.
O'Reilly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
O'Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakagawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but O'Reilly defends it.
Nakagawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakagawa slips a nice elbow through O'Reilly's hands, connecting with O'Reilly's forehead.
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but O'Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
O'Reilly is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Reilly missing with punches from the bottom.
O'Reilly throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
O'Reilly is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakagawa blocks a head kick by O'Reilly.
O'Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O'Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakagawa scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for Nakagawa.
O'Reilly throws a body kick that misses.
Nakagawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O'Reilly throws a right hand that Nakagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakagawa also avoids with ease.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O'Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O'Reilly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O'Reilly misses with a head kick.
Nakagawa scores with a shot to the body.
Nakagawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but O'Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. O'Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Reilly is trying to stand back up but Nakagawa is controlling him
Nakagawa blocks the strikes from O'Reilly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Nakagawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nakagawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O'Reilly's waist but O'Reilly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakagawa off to one side.
O'Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Nakagawa lands.
O'Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
O'Reilly misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O'Reilly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa punishes O'Reilly's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakagawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O'Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O'Reilly misses with a left hand
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
O'Reilly tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nakagawa manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O'Reilly's face.
O'Reilly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O'Reilly is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nakagawa looking to finish O'Reilly with some ground and pound. This is bad for O'Reilly!
O'Reilly is in a horrible position here. Nakagawa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
O'Reilly is trying to escape the mount.
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O'Reilly is looking to escape.
Nakagawa controlling his opponent.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'Reilly can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagawa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O'Reilly's face.
You get the feeling that O'Reilly really doesn't like being in this position too much.
O'Reilly is bucking up trying to escape but Nakagawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
O'Reilly throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
O'Reilly is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
O'Reilly gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nakagawa is punishing O'Reilly with some ground and pound.
Nakagawa softening up his opponent with strikes here.
O'Reilly is really stuck here.
Nakagawa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nakagawa lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns O'Reilly.
O'Reilly is covering up but some of the strikes from Nakagawa are getting through and doing damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O'Reilly is trying to stand back up.
Nakagawa doesn't have the hooks in and O'Reilly manages to turn into his guard.
Nakagawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakagawa looking for a guillotine here but O'Reilly defends easily.
Nakagawa controls O'Reilly momentarily but O'Reilly frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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!
O'Reilly misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Nakagawa.
O'Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
O'Reilly throws a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head but Nakagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O'Reilly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O'Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakagawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O'Reilly sprawls well initially but Nakagawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nakagawa working O'Reilly over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakagawa is trying to control. O'Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakagawa lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa trying to control from half guard but O'Reilly is working away.
Nakagawa wants to pass to mount but O'Reilly is defending the position.
Nakagawa trying to control from half guard but O'Reilly is working away.
O'Reilly connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Nakagawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O'Reilly misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Nakagawa winds up and cracks O'Reilly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa trying to control the pace.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but O'Reilly is a slippery customer.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
O'Reilly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nakagawa trying to control from half guard but O'Reilly is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa is nestled in close to O'Reilly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but O'Reilly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakagawa to get the leverage.
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakagawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
O'Reilly misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but O'Reilly is defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakagawa with a jab.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Nakagawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from O'Reilly.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but O'Reilly avoids it well and moves away.
O'Reilly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O'Reilly misses with a double jab.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakagawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa sizes up O'Reilly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O'Reilly throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa blocks the body kick.
O'Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Patty O'Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O'Reilly.
O'Reilly misses with a left hand
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in O'Reilly's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O'Reilly wants to stand and escape but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Reilly doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakagawa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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