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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jam Lasica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jam Lasica has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jam Lasica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fiji Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lasica connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Lasica throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Lasica moves out of range easily.
Lasica has Nakamura up against the cage in a clinch.
Lasica lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lasica lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lasica is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lasica lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura is trying to drag Lasica to the mat but Lasica just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lasica scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura is trying to drag Lasica to the mat but Lasica just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jam Lasica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiji Nakamura.
Lasica is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nakamura is working for takedown but Lasica is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lasica stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasica lands with a left to the head.
Lasica will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nakamura up against the cage.
Lasica lands a right hand.
Lasica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lasica turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nakamura bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura moves to clinch but Lasica breaks away
and Lasica counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lasica closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nakamura to the mat! Nakamura manages to get full guard.
Nakamura has a closed guard, preventing Lasica from standing up.
Lasica will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lasica 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.
Lasica really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lasica has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nakamura is working for takedown but Lasica is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakamura tries to score a body lock takedown but Lasica shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nakamura looks winded!
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
Lasica lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura wants a takedown.
Nakamura wants to take the fight to the mat but Lasica manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lasica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lasica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Lasica escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Lasica moves out of range.
Lasica throws a leg kick but Nakamura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Nakamura as Lasica shoots in.
Lasica lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakamura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lasica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lasica half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasica lands with a good body shot.
Lasica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lasica defends it well.
Lasica gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lasica gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakamura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lasica pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lasica scores with a shoulder strike.
Lasica content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lasica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lasica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lasica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lasica.
Lasica manages to break the clinch.
Lasica blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lasica or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura, which made it look bad.
Lasica moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasica lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lasica pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lasica throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Lasica gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lasica lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lasica after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lasica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown.
Lasica prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lasica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lasica.
Lasica pushes Nakamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lasica gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Lasica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lasica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jam Lasica dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lasica shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Lasica's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lasica lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lasica circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lasica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lasica gets a clinch.
Nakamura is trying to drag Lasica to the mat but Lasica just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jam Lasica has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Lasica.
Nakamura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lasica is defending well.
Jam Lasica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiji Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lasica.
Lasica scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura is rocked!
Lasica lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Lasica finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lasica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lasica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lasica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Lasica pushes Nakamura against the cage. Lasica is working some dirty boxing. Lasica pushes off with a quick right hook! Nakamura goes down! Nakamura tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lasica moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jam Lasica!
Jam Lasica was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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