PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Subz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Subz comes to the cage accompanied by Speak - Stop The War. Jonny Subz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Subz
vs
Nakamura

190 cm
29
210 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

188 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Subz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Subz.
Subz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Subz misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakamura counters with a nice body kick.
Subz misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Nakamura.
Subz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hiro Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subz misses with a wild combination.
Subz misses with a body punch
and Nakamura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Subz counters with a series of strikes. Nakamura will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Subz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura lands a nice shot that snaps Subz's head back.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Subz counters with a nice body shot.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Subz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Subz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Subz moves away from the strike by Nakamura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jonny Subz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Nakamura.
Nakamura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Subz counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Subz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Subz misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to clinch up but Subz keeps it at a distance.
Subz blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nakamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A right-left combo lands from Subz.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Subz ducked under it nicely.

Subz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Subz showed some decent athleticism there.
Subz prevents Nakamura from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakamura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Subz thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nakamura to regain full guard.
Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Subz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Subz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Nakamura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Subz looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Jonny Subz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Subz counters with a straight right hand.
Subz takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Subz throws a good cross that connects.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Subz is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subz lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Subz misses with a combination
and Nakamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Subz's knee but Subz avoids it well.
Subz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Subz.
Subz throws a series of strikes that have Nakamura backpedaling.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Hiro Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Subz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Subz really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakamura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Subz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Subz getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subz stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Nakamura has his foot on Subz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Subz works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four 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.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Subz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Subz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subz is one step ahead there.
Subz trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Subz wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Subz looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt

and Subz counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard.
Subz looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Subz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura postures up in Subz's guard and throws a big left but Subz blocks it.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Subz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.

Subz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Subz trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Subz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Subz is retaining full guard.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Subz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Subz looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakamura advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Subz won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount.

Subz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura works his way into full mount!
Subz is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakamura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hiro Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Subz is in a horrible position here. Nakamura smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nakamura content just to control the position here.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Subz is looking to escape.
Nakamura controlling his opponent.
Jonny Subz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakamura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Nakamura!