PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Nagano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Thoughts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark Thoughts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nagano
vs
Thoughts

178 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Nagano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dark Thoughts!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoughts avoids a kick to the body.

Thoughts gets caught napping as Nagano dives in and scores a takedown. Thoughts manages to retain guard.
Nagano is fighting to break Thoughts's control of his arms but Thoughts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nagano is looking to work some ground and pound but Thoughts has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagano wants to pass the guard but Thoughts is keeping the position.
Thoughts has control of Nagano's left arm, preventing Nagano from doing any damage.
Nagano tries to free his leg and advance position but Thoughts is retaining full guard.
Nagano won't allow Thoughts to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thoughts holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dark Thoughts.
Nagano throws an overhand right that lands on Thoughts's shoulder, as Thoughts tries to avoid the shot.
Hayato Nagano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thoughts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagano has his takedown stuffed

and Thoughts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thoughts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nagano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thoughts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thoughts won't allow Nagano to sweep him here.
Thoughts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thoughts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thoughts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nagano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!

Nagano has an active guard here but Thoughts has managed to pass into half guard.
Thoughts sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagano is on top in guard.
Thoughts 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.
Nagano is looking to advance position but Thoughts has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nagano is trying to escape the mount.
Thoughts raining down shots from the mount!
Nagano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagano regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoughts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nagano wants to improve his position but Thoughts is controlling well.
Thoughts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagano wants to improve his position but Thoughts is controlling well.
Thoughts trying to control the action but Nagano is working from the bottom.
Thoughts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nagano is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dark Thoughts.
Nagano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Thoughts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thoughts taking a breather here.
Nagano is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thoughts is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nagano regains half guard.
Thoughts controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nagano manages to get to full guard.
Nagano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dark Thoughts dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nagano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoughts is fending him off so far but Nagano persists. Nope, Thoughts circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Thoughts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nagano has hold of Thoughts's hands but Thoughts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dark Thoughts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Thoughts seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Thoughts.
Thoughts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thoughts wants to control but Nagano is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thoughts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thoughts's back!
Nagano avoiding Thoughts 's attempts to control his hands.
Nagano thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Thoughts tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoughts rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nagano uses his free foot to push down on Thoughts's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thoughts.
Thoughts regains half guard.
Thoughts manages to get to full guard.
Thoughts has Nagano pulled in close to control his posture.

Thoughts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagano defends it easily.
Thoughts wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagano forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thoughts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thoughts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagano is working away from the top position though.
Nagano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thoughts throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoughts controlling the position well.
Nagano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nagano is looking to advance position but Thoughts won't allow it.
Thoughts is looking to control Nagano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thoughts avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nagano drops an elbow to the side of Thoughts's head.
Thoughts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nagano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thoughts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thoughts is looking to control Nagano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thoughts avoid being mounted?
Thoughts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nagano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thoughts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoughts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thoughts keeping moving, preventing Nagano from controlling successfully.
Thoughts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagano is one step ahead there.
Thoughts controlling Nagano's posture.

Thoughts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagano trying to control but Thoughts is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dark Thoughts 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!

Nagano shoots in but Thoughts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dark Thoughts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagano misses with a hook.

Thoughts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nagano to the mat! Nagano manages to get full guard.
Thoughts cracks Nagano with a solid left hand.
Nagano looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagano, not yet.
Thoughts is stalling in the full guard.
Nagano wants to sweep here but Thoughts controlling him for the moment.
Thoughts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagano's head.
Nagano has momentary wrist control but Thoughts slips an elbow through the middle.
Nagano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thoughts is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nagano with the ground and pound but Thoughts uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Nagano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thoughts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nagano, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thoughts lands a couple of elbows.
Nagano looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagano, not yet.
Thoughts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thoughts wants to control from the top but Nagano keeps moving.
Thoughts controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoughts is in close to Nagano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagano looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nagano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thoughts manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoughts throws a couple of heel strikes.
Thoughts is pulling down on Nagano's head. It's preventing any offense from Nagano, at least for the moment.
Nagano postures up and lands a big shot to Thoughts's brow.
Thoughts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagano wants to control from the top but Thoughts keeps moving.
Nagano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagano wants to control from the top but Thoughts keeps moving.
Thoughts seems keen to control Nagano's posture.
Thoughts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thoughts dominating with strikes here.
Nagano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nagano wants to improve his position but Thoughts is controlling well.
Nagano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagano is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoughts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nagano is trying to get back to full guard.
Thoughts controlling the action here.
Hayato Nagano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dark Thoughts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thoughts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nagano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thoughts ducks under a wild hook from Nagano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Thoughts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thoughts 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Thoughts!