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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zachariah Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daken Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zachariah Bolton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zachariah Bolton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daken Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolton avoiding damage as Nakamura throws knees to the body.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
Bolton manages to break the clinch.
Bolton throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton throws a leg kick
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Bolton is working away.
Bolton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Nakamura is going to stand back up.
Bolton has his hands clasped together around Nakamura's back. He's all about the action.
Bolton trying to control here.
Bolton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolton controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Nakamura tries to stand but Bolton is controlling from the bottom.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolton keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakamura wants to get up but he can't break Bolton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bolton keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura rushes Bolton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura wants to take the fight to the mat but Bolton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolton prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Bolton breaks the clinch.
Bolton misses with a combination
and Bolton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolton clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bolton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zachariah Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daken Nakamura.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bolton as he avoids it easily.
Bolton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nakamura obliges.
Nakamura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nakamura jumps guard but Bolton stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bolton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakamura is trying to force a seperation but Bolton has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolton breaks the clinch.
Bolton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nakamura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bolton.
Nakamura sneaks back into half guard.
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura pulls Bolton in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daken Nakamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Bolton.
Nakamura shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nakamura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakamura landing strikes.
Daken Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bolton works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to take a breather but Bolton is having none of it.
Bolton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bolton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Bolton back into the cage.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Nakamura drags the fight down to the ground.
Bolton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Bolton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Bolton controlling him for the moment.
Bolton distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakamura 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolton throwing strikes from guard but Nakamura blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolton throws a strike but Nakamura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolton has his foot on Nakamura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakamura works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura wants to stand but Bolton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Bolton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Bolton keeps moving.
Bolton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura distracts Bolton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bolton holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolton controlling Nakamura's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolton looks for a takedown but Nakamura sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolton avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daken Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bolton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bolton tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bolton.
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Bolton against the cage.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
Bolton managing to block the knees to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolton has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Nakamura.
Bolton is looking for a takedown.
Nakamura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bolton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolton, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nakamura to work.
Nakamura working Bolton over with knees to the body.
Nakamura has hold of one of Bolton's legs. Bolton is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakamura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bolton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nakamura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bolton is defending well.
Bolton avoiding damage.
Nakamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolton is defending well for now.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Bolton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bolton lands a nice short elbow.
Bolton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamura defending well though.
Bolton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bolton lands strikes from half guard.
Nakamura wants to control but Bolton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Bolton keeps him under control.
Nakamura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolton.
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura taking some punishment here, with Bolton in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolton.
Bolton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakamura wants to control but Bolton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura wants to improve his position but Bolton is controlling well.
Bolton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamura defending well though.
Bolton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bolton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bolton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolton is taking a breather. Nakamura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bolton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zachariah Bolton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daken Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolton misses with a head shot. Nakamura uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachariah Bolton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daken Nakamura!
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energy
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