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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josuke Nakamura (ranked 3871 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Taiwo (ranked 5108 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiwo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Wayne - Moment. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josuke Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Taiwo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taiwo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakamura in his tracks.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Taiwo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Taiwo sprawls well.
Taiwo throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamura lands a takedown into guard.
Nakamura gets to his feet - Taiwo follows without any prompting.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taiwo as he avoids it easily.
Taiwo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taiwo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura jumps guard and drags Taiwo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura kicks Taiwo off and gets to his feet.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Taiwo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiwo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Taiwo as Nakamura shoots in.
Taiwo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taiwo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taiwo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taiwo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura clinches up with Taiwo and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taiwo after a bit of a struggle.
Nakamura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taiwo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taiwo misses with a wild combination.
Taiwo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nakamura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Taiwo does no damage.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Taiwo avoids it well and moves away.
Taiwo scores with a jab.
Taiwo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taiwo as he jumps to the side.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taiwo.
Taiwo throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Taiwo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taiwo throws a combination. Nakamura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nakamura clinches.
Nakamura jumps guard but Taiwo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura keeps control of Taiwo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taiwo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Taiwo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taiwo after a bit of a struggle.
Nakamura keeps control of Taiwo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taiwo tries to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Taiwo has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Taiwo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nakamura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taiwo's efforts to push away.
Nakamura pushes off an throws an elbow but Taiwo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Taiwo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakamura prevents Taiwo from breaking the clinch.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taiwo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taiwo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taiwo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taiwo is trying to break free.
Nakamura pulls guard effortlessly.
Taiwo won't allow Nakamura to get back to his feet.
Taiwo is looking to stand up but Nakamura won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Taiwo dominated that round.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taiwo misses with the combination.
Taiwo throws a good cross that connects.
Taiwo swinging wildly here.
Taiwo scores with a nice right hand.
Nakamura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taiwo's guard.
Nakamura won't allow Taiwo to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taiwo, pushing him back against the cage.
Taiwo avoids the elbow strike from Nakamura, against the cage.
Nakamura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nakamura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taiwo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nakamura jumps into guard, dragging Taiwo to the mat.
Nakamura wants to stand but Taiwo is controlling the position.
Taiwo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taiwo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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. Taiwo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Taiwo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taiwo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Taiwo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Taiwo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taiwo walks away with a smile on his face. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taiwo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taiwo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taiwo looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Taiwo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Taiwo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Taiwo.
Taiwo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakamura darts in and clinches Taiwo up against the cage.
Taiwo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taiwo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakamura jumps guard but Taiwo stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taiwo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.
Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.
Taiwo wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakamura won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura jumps guard but Taiwo stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamura can't get the takedown.
Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.
Taiwo is trying to push Nakamura away but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.
Taiwo is pressed up against the cage. Nakamura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taiwo down to the mat. Taiwo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A cross from Taiwo lands.
Taiwo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taiwo stalks Nakamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakamura's face. Nakamura staggers backwards, shaken.
Nakamura tries to move into range but Taiwo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taiwo swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Taiwo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taiwo throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Taiwo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taiwo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taiwo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Samuel Taiwo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taiwo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taiwo misses with a two punch combination.
Samuel Taiwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taiwo tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taiwo misses with a combination
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakamura stands up and waves to Taiwo to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taiwo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taiwo throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Taiwo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taiwo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taiwo defends it nicely.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Taiwo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taiwo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taiwo lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taiwo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taiwo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taiwo scores with a one two! Nakamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Taiwo.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Taiwo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taiwo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiwo with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taiwo scores with a nice right hand.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Taiwo misses.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taiwo.
Nakamura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taiwo throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Taiwo throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Taiwo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taiwo misses with a combination
and Nakamura moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taiwo prevents it.
Taiwo working hard to break the clinch.
Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura jumps guard but Taiwo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Josuke Nakamura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Taiwo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
Taiwo tries to circle away but Nakamura has him pinned against the cage.
Nakamura has Taiwo pressed against the cage, preventing Taiwo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Taiwo holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakamura drops back down to his feet.
Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakamura jumps guard but Taiwo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura fails to pull guard.
Taiwo is trying to break free.
Nakamura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taiwo walks away with a smile on his face. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taiwo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Taiwo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taiwo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura is looking for a counter combo.
Taiwo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taiwo cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Josuke Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taiwo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nakamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taiwo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamura scrambles back to his feet.
Taiwo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Taiwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taiwo 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Taiwo!
Samuel Taiwo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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