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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazaki Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Frenchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane Frenchy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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171 cm
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140 lbs
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160 cm
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131 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazaki Nakamura! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Frenchy! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Frenchy on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw. Nakamura closes the distance and lands a one-two. Nice sprawl there from Frenchy as Nakamura shoots in. Frenchy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frenchy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A head kick misses from Frenchy. Frenchy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Frenchy tries a head kick but it misses.
Frenchy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Frenchy jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Frenchy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Frenchy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Frenchy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frenchy content just to control the position here. Nakamura is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Frenchy controlling from mount. Nakamura is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Frenchy has taken his back! Frenchy misses with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. What can Nakamura do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nakamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frenchy on the ground. Nakamura looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Frenchy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Nakamura has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Frenchy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nakamura doesn't escape. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nakamura is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Frenchy gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nakamura has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nakamura trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Frenchy is riding his opponent, not letting Nakamura buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nakamura trying to get back to his feet but Frenchy is in full control for now. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Frenchy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nakamura is defending well though. Frenchy let's go of the attempt for now. Frenchy controls the position. Nakamura is trying to stand back up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Frenchy looking for the RNC. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kane Frenchy will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Frenchy shows good takedown defense. Nakamura has a takedown stuffed. Frenchy rushes Nakamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Frenchy lands a nice uppercut. Frenchy avoiding damage.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Frenchy avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage. Frenchy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakamura.
Frenchy tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakamura avoids the damage to the body. Nakamura tries to break free but Frenchy pushes him back against the cage. Frenchy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakamura throws a series of punches but Frenchy avoids them all with ease. Frenchy misses with a takedown attempt - Nakamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nakamura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Nakamura jabs at Frenchy's body. Nakamura scores with a three punch combo!
A nice combination there by Nakamura.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Frenchy moves out of range as Nakamura strikes. Frenchy walks into a straight right hand from Nakamura. Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Frenchy is out of range. Excellent takedown into side control there by Frenchy. Frenchy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nakamura to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nakamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kazaki Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far. Nakamura misses with a looping right. Frenchy instigates a clinch. Frenchy has picked Nakamura up - he's going for a ride! Frenchy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Frenchy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakamura is just riding it out for now. Frenchy eventually gives up the hold. Frenchy seems to be looking for submissions.
Nakamura has hold of Frenchy's hands but Frenchy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nakamura is looking to escape. Nakamura is defending against the submission attempts here by Frenchy.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
Frenchy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Nakamura pushes Frenchy off but Frenchy dives into side control.
Nakamura is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Frenchy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Frenchy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Nakamura is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Frenchy is controlling him well. Frenchy stands up and beckons Nakamura to his feet. Frenchy shoots in and gets a takedown into Nakamura's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frenchy. Frenchy forces his way into half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nakamura is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Frenchy 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Frenchy or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura which made him look bad. Nakamura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakamura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt and Frenchy counters with a takedown into side control. Frenchy throws a strike aimed at the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura avoids it well. Nakamura is trying to get back to his feet. Nakamura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Both fighters are breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Frenchy working for a submission but Nakamura is keeping him at bay. Frenchy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frenchy throwing strikes here but Nakamura is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Frenchy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nakamura is surviving well by controlling Frenchy's body position as best he can. Frenchy throwing strikes here but Nakamura is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nakamura is trying to stand but he's just given Frenchy his back. Nakamura wants to get back to his feet. Kane Frenchy has got the better of the ground game so far. Good control from Frenchy. Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Frenchy missing with punches from the back. Nakamura has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Nakamura fending off the submission attempt from Frenchy. Nakamura holding both Frenchy 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Frenchy controlling the position well here. Nakamura rolled but Frenchy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nakamura is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Frenchy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nakamura's body.
Nakamura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nakamura is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Frenchy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nakamura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nakamura controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Frenchy biding his time, controlling Nakamura. Nakamura trying to get back to his feet but Frenchy is in full control for now. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight! Kane Frenchy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Frenchy 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Frenchy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
62% |
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