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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Elorde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flash Elorde has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hiroshi Nakamura's chin.
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flash Elorde!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elorde counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nakamura!
Elorde controlling the pace for now.
Nakamura wants to control but Elorde is having none of it.
Elorde content just to control the position here.
Nakamura wants to control but Elorde is having none of it.
Elorde controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Elorde controlling the pace for now.
Nakamura is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura tries to hold on but Elorde pushes him away.
Elorde content just to control the position here.
Nakamura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nakamura stays in close to Elorde's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hiroshi Nakamura.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Elorde circles away easily
and Elorde counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard.
Elorde stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Elorde is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Elorde working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elorde is squirming around, avoiding Nakamura's attempts to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Elorde has given up his back.
Nakamura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Elorde dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Elorde circles away easily
and Elorde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Elorde controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elorde tries to stand but Nakamura is controlling from the bottom.
Elorde won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Elorde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Flash Elorde wasn't active enough on the ground.
Elorde clinches.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Elorde controls the action.
Nakamura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elorde prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elorde works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elorde lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elorde works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Elorde.
Elorde lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elorde lands a body shot.
Elorde lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Elorde lands a shot to the body.
Elorde lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Elorde.
Elorde lands a shot to the body.
Elorde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakamura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elorde lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakamura or not.
Elorde stalling in the clinch.
Elorde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elorde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elorde holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Elorde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakamura.
Elorde pushes Nakamura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elorde lands with a light punch inside.
Elorde lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elorde.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Elorde digs a right hand underneath Nakamura's ribcage. Nakamura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Elorde.
Elorde works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elorde lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elorde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elorde cracks Nakamura with a nice body shot.
Elorde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Elorde.
A right handed body shot lands from Elorde.
Elorde lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elorde lands a body punch.
Elorde digs a right hand into Nakamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakamura's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Elorde.
A right handed body shot lands from Elorde.
Elorde lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elorde lands with a right to the head.
Elorde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elorde digs a right hand underneath Nakamura's ribcage. Nakamura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elorde pushes Nakamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elorde cracks Nakamura with a nice body shot.
Elorde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elorde is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Elorde scores with a hook to the body.
Elorde pushes Nakamura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elorde lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakamura or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elorde lands a body punch.
Elorde leaning against his opponent.
Elorde continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elorde scores with a hook to the body.
Nakamura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elorde prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Elorde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Elorde throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Elorde clinches with his opponent.
Elorde throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Elorde scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elorde presses Nakamura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Elorde - that landed with a thud.
Elorde digs a right hand into Nakamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakamura's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Elorde.
Elorde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elorde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Elorde.
Elorde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head.
Elorde slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elorde lands a shot to the body.
Elorde stalling in the clinch.
Elorde works on Nakamura's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Elorde.
Elorde lands a left hand.
Elorde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elorde pushes Nakamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elorde lands a shot to the body.
Elorde throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elorde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elorde lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Elorde.
Elorde lands a body punch.
Elorde slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Elorde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Elorde as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Elorde.
Elorde lands a nice uppercut.
Elorde lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Elorde on the inside.
Elorde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elorde scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Elorde as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Elorde.
Elorde digs a right hand underneath Nakamura's ribcage. Nakamura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elorde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Elorde lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Elorde.
A short uppercut from Elorde.
Elorde lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elorde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elorde lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Elorde is leaning against Nakamura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elorde lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Elorde manages to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Elorde.
Elorde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Elorde lands with a left to the head.
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elorde avoids it.
Elorde lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elorde lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Elorde.
Nakamura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Elorde.
Elorde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Elorde.
Elorde lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Elorde.
Elorde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elorde works on Nakamura's body with a couple of short punches.
Elorde lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Elorde.
Elorde taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
Elorde throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Elorde.
Hiroshi Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elorde digs a right hand into Nakamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakamura's gas tank.
Elorde lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Elorde.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elorde pushes Nakamura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Elorde.
Elorde holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Flash Elorde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elorde just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flash Elorde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elorde 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flash Elorde!
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