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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuya Nakamaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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203 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby McGrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuya Nakamaru!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrath scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGrath wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakamaru is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGrath trying to mount his opponent but Nakamaru defends it.
McGrath wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakamaru is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGrath uses his free foot to push down on Nakamaru's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nakamaru.
McGrath goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nakamaru is on top in guard.
McGrath doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McGrath looking for a sweep. Not yet McGrath, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrath keeping moving, preventing Nakamaru from controlling successfully.
McGrath has an active guard here but Nakamaru has managed to pass into half guard.
McGrath keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGrath looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGrath wants to sweep but Nakamaru has passed to side control!
McGrath stops Nakamaru from passing to mount.
McGrath regains half guard.
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.
McGrath is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakamaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakamaru's back!
Nakamaru showing good submission defense here.
McGrath is trying to stick to Nakamaru's back but Nakamaru is turning into McGrath. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGrath's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nakamaru.
McGrath wants to sweep here but Nakamaru controlling him for the moment.
McGrath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGrath is breathing heavily.
McGrath wants to stand and escape but Nakamaru is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamaru preventing the sweep.
Nakamaru stays in close to McGrath's body and controls the position.
McGrath wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrath is looking to sweep but instead, Nakamaru has passed into half guard.
Nakamaru wants to stand up but McGrath has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nakamaru prevents McGrath from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGrath makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGrath.
Nakamaru stands and throws McGrath's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nakamaru wants to stand but McGrath has his arm trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrath manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakamaru's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McGrath 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.
McGrath blocks a head kick by Nakamaru.
McGrath looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nakamaru is staying active underneath McGrath, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGrath is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nakamaru is doing well to control the position and prevent McGrath from advancing to side control.
McGrath is working for a submission of some sort.
Nakamaru pushes McGrath off looking to stand but McGrath dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrath looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGrath is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nakamaru has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamaru tries to roll over but McGrath keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGrath wants to pass to mount but Nakamaru is defending the position.
McGrath passes to full mount!
McGrath unloads with some shots from mount but Nakamaru bucks and avoids them well.
Nakamaru is looking to get to half guard.
McGrath is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nakamaru has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nakamaru!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrath looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamaru is one step ahead there.
McGrath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGrath has his foot on Nakamaru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakamaru works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakamaru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nakamaru wants to stand but McGrath is controlling his arm.
That's four 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.
McGrath gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGrath wants to improve his position but Nakamaru is controlling well.
McGrath looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGrath is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrath moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McGrath dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nakamaru throws a nice head kick!
Nakamaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGrath shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakamaru's guard.
McGrath is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nakamaru is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nakamaru has escaped and now he's on top!
McGrath wants to sweep but no luck.
McGrath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGrath throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bobby McGrath overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGrath is looking to pass Nakamaru's guard but actually Nakamaru recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrath missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamaru is looking for a triangle but McGrath pushes his legs off easily.
McGrath trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGrath wants to control from the top but Nakamaru keeps moving.
McGrath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamaru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamaru misses with a head kick.
Kazuya Nakamaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrath looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGrath seems to be working for a kimura but Nakamaru defends the submission attempt.
McGrath is looking for a kimura but Nakamaru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGrath to get the leverage.
McGrath tries to pass to full mount but Nakamaru defends it.
McGrath drops an elbow to the side of Nakamaru's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamaru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGrath stalling away here and it's allowed Nakamaru to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGrath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamaru is keeping the position for now.
Kazuya Nakamaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrath throwing strikes from guard but Nakamaru blocks nicely.
Nakamaru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGrath's guard.
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.
McGrath working for a triangle but Nakamaru defends it easily.
McGrath bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamaru's guard.
McGrath drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakamaru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakamaru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakamaru!
McGrath is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby McGrath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGrath, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby McGrath!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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