PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fujiro Nakombi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giles Coran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giles Coran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nakombi
vs
Coran

193 cm
21
271 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fujiro Nakombi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giles Coran!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coran misses with a few strikes there.
Coran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakombi tries to clinch up but Coran circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakombi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakombi throws a combination that misses
and Coran counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nakombi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Coran lands a head kick. Nakombi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nakombi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coran's waist but Coran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakombi off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakombi.
The fighters circling - Nakombi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakombi shoots in for a double leg but Coran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujiro Nakombi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coran misses with a wild combination.
Nakombi fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujiro Nakombi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two 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.

Nakombi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coran looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakombi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Coran's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nakombi could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nakombi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nakombi trying to control the action but Coran is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakombi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakombi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Nakombi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coran, who protects the arm well.
Nakombi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Coran sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

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.
Coran tries to escape but Nakombi is in control.
Nakombi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coran keeps working.
Nakombi misses with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Nakombi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coran, who protects the arm well.
Nakombi trying to control the position but Coran is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakombi tries for a takedown but Coran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coran misses with a double jab
and Nakombi counters with a left and a right that stings Coran.
Coran swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coran pushes Nakombi away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakombi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coran counters with a left and a right that stings Nakombi.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Coran keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakombi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coran.
Nakombi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujiro Nakombi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Nakombi misses.

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.
Coran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coran feints and then cracks Nakombi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakombi down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nakombi tries for a takedown but Coran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Nakombi coming out on top.
Coran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakombi throws a hook but Coran avoids it easily.
Nakombi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakombi misses the body punch
and Coran counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nakombi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakombi lands a body shot.
Nakombi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakombi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coran as he jumps to the side.
Coran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakombi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiro Nakombi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Coran throws a leg kick which misses Nakombi's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakombi tries to avoid it.
Jab by Nakombi.

Nakombi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakombi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nakombi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakombi is looking to take a break and control but Coran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakombi thows a huge punch but Coran dodges it nicely.
Nakombi 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.
Nakombi passes to full mount!
Nakombi unloads with some shots from mount but Coran bucks and avoids them well.
Nakombi controlling from the full mount.
Nakombi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

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.
Nakombi throws some wild stikes that Coran manages to avoid easily.
Nakombi wants to control the pace but Coran is squirming around nicely.
Coran blocking the ground and pound.
Nakombi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coran is looking to escape.

Nakombi working for a submission but Coran is keeping him at bay.
Coran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakombi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakombi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nakombi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coran is looking to escape.
Nakombi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nakombi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakombi looking to control but Coran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakombi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Coran because Nakombi loaded up on that one.

Nakombi has control of Coran's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coran regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nakombi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Coran because Nakombi loaded up on that one.
Giles Coran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujiro Nakombi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coran flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiro Nakombi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakombi 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiro Nakombi!