PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kileki Kawike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenzo Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawike comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax w/ Public Enemy - Bring the Noise. On his way into the cage it seems that Kileki Kawike has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kileki Kawike seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kawike
vs
Nakata

189 cm
24
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
208 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Power Gain
Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kileki Kawike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenzo Nakata!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kawike.
Kawike lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kawike just content to control the position.
An elbow from Kawike crashes against the mat.
Nakata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kawike is looking for a sweep. Nakata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kawike's head.
Kawike moves into full guard.

Kawike is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakata is aware though and is defending well.

Kawike is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakata tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawike is retaining full guard.

Nakata postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kawike is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nakata, into his guard.

Nakata has an active guard here but Kawike has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nakata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kawike pulls his head out easily.
Nakata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakata manages to get to full guard.
Kawike wanted to stand there but Nakata had control of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakata 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.
Kawike trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawike working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakata's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kawike trying to control but Nakata is working from the bottom.

Nakata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kawike defends well.

Nakata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakata looks gassed!
Kawike postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Kawike thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kawike slips nicely into half guard.
Kawike throwing shots but Nakata is blocking nicely.
It looks like Kawike is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata wants to get back to full guard.
Kawike lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kawike.
Nakata is trying to get back to full guard.

Kawike wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Nakata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kawike pulls his head out easily.
Kawike slips a nice elbow through Nakata's hands, connecting with Nakata's forehead.
Kawike landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakata gets back to full guard.
Kawike lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nakata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kawike is aware though and is defending well.

Kawike stands up from Nakata's guard - Kawike perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kawike thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawike throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawike misses the target.
Nakata looks to land a right hand but Kawike moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kileki Kawike dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kawike looks for a takedown but Nakata sprawls well.
Nakata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawike.
Kawike throws a series of punches but Nakata avoids them all with ease.
Nakata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakata looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawike is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kawike with that takedown attempt.
Kawike shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakata tries to sprawl out of it but Kawike keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kileki Kawike. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakata.
Kawike will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kawike throws a right and a left that Nakata avoids nicely.
Kawike shoots in and drives through. Nakata sprawls well.
Kawike scores with a jab.
Kawike tries for a takedown but Nakata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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.
Kawike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakata.
Nakata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawike.
Kawike swings for the body but Nakata moves out of range.
Kileki Kawike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawike.
Nakata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kawike fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakata on the side of the head.
Kawike throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kileki Kawike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawike throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakata's waist but Nakata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawike off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawike looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawike staying out of range there.
Nakata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Kawike misses.
Kawike tries for a takedown but Nakata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kawike misses with a few strikes there.
Nakata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakata wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kawike takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Nakata shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nakata was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakata trying to control but Kawike is having none of it.
Kawike 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.
Kawike blocking the ground and pound.
Nakata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kawike is looking to escape.
Nakata thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakata thowing shots but they're missing.
Nakata lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kawike hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Nakata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Kawike moves out of range as Nakata strikes.
Nakata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawike.
Kawike doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kawike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawike looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakata is just out of range.
Kawike looks to land a combination but Nakata avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawike has his takedown stuffed
and Nakata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kawike misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kileki Kawike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata misses with a wild combination.
Kawike misses with a wild body shot.
Kawike looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakata is just out of range.
Nakata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawike.
Nakata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kawike with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawike misses with a leg kick

and Nakata counters with a single leg into guard. Kawike didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakata is looking to work some ground and pound but Kawike has wrist control.
Kawike can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.

Nakata drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kawike dives on top into guard.
Kawike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawike is pushing down on Nakata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakata is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawike has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nakata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kawike.
Kawike lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Nakata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kawike pulls his head out easily.

Nakata looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawike scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Nakata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kawike lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Kawike is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakata is refusing to be controlled, as Kawike sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kawike avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Nakata is working an open guard so Kawike takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Kawike feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nakata keeping moving, preventing Kawike from controlling successfully.
Kawike works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Nakata actively working from the bottom here.
Nakata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kawike landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Nakata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kawike working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kileki Kawike.
I think Kawike 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kileki Kawike!