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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturas Valantanavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenzo Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arturas Valantanavich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturas Valantanavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenzo Nakata!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valantanavich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakata stuffs the takedown.
Valantanavich shoots in for a takedown but Nakata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valantanavich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturas Valantanavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valantanavich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valantanavich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakata to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nakata stays in close to Valantanavich's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Valantanavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valantanavich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakata stays in close to Valantanavich's body and controls the position.
Valantanavich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakata is aware though and is defending well.
Nakata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valantanavich has his takedown stuffed
and Nakata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valantanavich looking for a sweep. Not yet Valantanavich, not yet.
Nakata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Valantanavich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valantanavich 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nakata is fighting to break Valantanavich's control of his arms but Valantanavich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakata sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Valantanavich keeps moving.
Nakata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valantanavich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Valantanavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata preventing the sweep.
Nakata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakata trying to control but Valantanavich is working from the bottom.
Valantanavich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.
I looks like Nakata might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nakata stopping the sweep attempt from Valantanavich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenzo Nakata dominated that round.
That's time! Valantanavich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valantanavich with a poor takedown
and Nakata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valantanavich - that will leave a mark!
Nakata fails with a takedown attempt.
Arturas Valantanavich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valantanavich throws a sloppy head kick
and Nakata counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valantanavich's guard now.
Valantanavich wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valantanavich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valantanavich wants to stand up but Nakata is controlling him.
Nakata's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakata trying to control but Valantanavich is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Nakata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valantanavich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Nakata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nakata stays in close to Valantanavich's body and controls the position.
Nakata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valantanavich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valantanavich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valantanavich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valantanavich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.
Valantanavich trying to control the position here.
Valantanavich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valantanavich has his takedown stuffed
and Nakata counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturas Valantanavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valantanavich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nakata counters with a shoot takedown. Valantanavich fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata postures up.
Nakata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Valantanavich keeps moving.
Nakata sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valantanavich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Valantanavich tries to clinch but Nakata moves away
and Nakata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valantanavich trying to control the position.
Valantanavich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valantanavich being controlled here, momentarily.
Valantanavich is looking to stand up but Nakata isn't so interested in that idea.
Nakata content to stall in guard here.
Valantanavich trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Valantanavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valantanavich swivels and escapes.
Valantanavich clinches but Nakata breaks the clinch
and Nakata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nakata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valantanavich's waist but Valantanavich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakata off to one side.
Arturas Valantanavich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valantanavich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valantanavich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakata is one step ahead there.
Nakata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Valantanavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valantanavich tries to clinch up
and Nakata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valantanavich pulls Nakata in close to his closed guard and prevents Nakata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Valantanavich 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.
Nakata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valantanavich wants to stand up but Nakata is controlling him.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Valantanavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valantanavich has his foot on Nakata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakata works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valantanavich looking to control.
Nakata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakata wants to pass the guard but Valantanavich is keeping the position.
Arturas Valantanavich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzo Nakata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Nakata!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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