Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: VFA 2 James vs. Nakamura
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been informed that Nakamura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
James avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakamura is defending well for now.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamura controls the action.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Nakamura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James is looking for a takedown.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Nakamura.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nakamura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action. #T1#
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakamura is trying to keep James in close.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nakamura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Nakamura in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nakamura is sitting in close to James's body. James has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nakamura is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nakamura is tapping! That was a very nice submission by James.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyson James!

Event: CFC 408 TOKYO
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Nakamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Cotto scores with a hook.#CL2#
Nakamura pushes Cotto up against the cage in a clinch.
Cotto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
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!
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
Nakamura looking to stall.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Cotto on the inside.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nakamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Still in the clinch, Cotto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cotto digs a right hand into Nakamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakamura's gas tank.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
Cotto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotto's elbow.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cotto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cotto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto digs a right hand into Nakamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakamura's gas tank.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto. #T2#
Nakamura trying to stall but Cotto improves his position.
Cotto lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura stalling in the clinch but Cotto improves position.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
Cotto lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Cotto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cotto.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamura's elbow.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura looks winded!
Cotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura prevents a body shot from Cotto. #BC#
Cotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Cotto moved away.
Cotto clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses
and Cotto rattles Nakamura with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nakamura tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cotto dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nakamura stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WEC 17: Parker vs Smith 2
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura throws a nice head kick!
Nakamura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nakamura.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakamura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machida manages to circle out of the way.
Nakamura throws a front kick that sends Machida stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Machida misses.
Nakamura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machida.
Nakamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakamura scores with a push kick.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura scores with a head kick. Machida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches. #KD#
Nakamura lands a big head kick that sends Machida tumbling to the mat! Nakamura takes a step backwards and waves Machida back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Machida is rocked!
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Nakamura throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Machida is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Nobuhiro Nakamura retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WEC 16: Nakamura vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Tavares's knee but Tavares avoids it well.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Nakamura has Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to stall but Tavares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura works on Tavares's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Tavares takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakamura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
Tavares gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nakamura throws an elbow but misses.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Tavares's ribcage. Tavares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tavares is keeping busy.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Nakamura blocks an uppercut.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Tavares is rocked!
Nakamura unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tavares! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nakamura is unloading with more strikes now! Tavares drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Nobuhiro Nakamura is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WEC 13: Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Nakamura.
Nobuhiro Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakamura, pushing him back against the cage.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Nakamura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nakamura leaning against his opponent.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to stall but Nakamura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nakamura lands a left hand. #T1#
Nakamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Come on Nakamura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nakamura is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nakamura.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. #CUT2#
It looks like Nobuhiro Nakamura has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones trying to stall but Nakamura improves his position.
Jones trying to stall but Nakamura improves his position.
Jones seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Nakamura gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Nakamura being controlled against the cage.
Nakamura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones looks winded!
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones taking a breather.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Nakamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Nakamura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Jones stalling in the clinch but Nakamura improves position.
Nakamura creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jones's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jones drops to his knees and Nakamura pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
After winning the bout, Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WEC 11: Parker vs Calderon 3
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Tavares lands a jab-cross combination.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakamura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.#CL#
Nakamura clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nakamura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Still in the clinch, Nakamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside. #ROC#
Tavares is rocked!
Nakamura lands a big right hand that drops Tavares! The killer instinct kicks in and Nakamura finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nakamura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
An out of breath Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WEC 10: Darrow vs Monet 2
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura scores with a hook.
Machida misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nakamura!
Machida throws a right hand that Nakamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamura also avoids with ease.
Machida takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Nakamura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakamura has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Machida is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Machida.
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!#CL2#
Nakamura pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakamura pushes Machida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakamura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Our sources have told us that Machida has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Nakamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Nakamura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Machida is rocked!#T1#
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakamura won't allow it.
Nakamura is leaning against Machida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Machida! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nakamura is unloading with more strikes now! Machida drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Our winner, Nobuhiro Nakamura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WEC 7: Vurny vs Tavares
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Nakamura clinches up with Dick and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Nakamura as the two fighters clinch.
Dick looks winded!
Nakamura tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Dick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dick tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dick.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura is working Dick over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nakamura. #T1#
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Slick Dick's cut even more.
Nakamura stalling in the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura gets through Dick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Dick being controlled against the cage.
Nakamura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards. #T2#
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside. #CUT#
The cut above Slick Dick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamura cracks Dick with a nice body shot.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Dick is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
Dick is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamura.
Dick seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakamura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nakamura works on Dick's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nakamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
Slick Dick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura lands a big right hand that drops Dick! The killer instinct kicks in and Nakamura finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nakamura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Nobuhiro Nakamura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WEC 5: La Grande vs Centura
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1##CL#
Nakamura clinches up against the cage.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick.
Dick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dick backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Slick Dick has been cut.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Nakamura.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakamura or not.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Dick.
Nakamura pushes Dick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura. #T1#
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dick looks winded!
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Nakamura works on Dick's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura lands a body punch.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Dick's head.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dick.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura lands a right hand.
Nakamura is working Dick over against the cage.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards. #T2#
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura stalling against the cage.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Slick Dick's cut even more.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura lands a right hand. #ROC#
Dick is rocked!
Nakamura cracks Dick with a nice body shot.
Dick is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dicks head.
Nakamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Nakamura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nakamura is working Dick over against the cage.
Nakamura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dick seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Nakamura manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nakamura seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Dick controls his hands.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamura controls the action.
Nakamura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nakamura trying to control the position but instead, Dick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Dick 's eye.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura digs a right hand into Dick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dick's gas tank.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Slick Dick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Dick.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura. #T4#
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Dick's ribcage. Dick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Nakamura presses Dick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Dick's head. #CUT#
Slick Dick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dick being controlled against the cage.
Nakamura leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobuhiro Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slick Dick's cut.
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.
#R2#
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Dick's belly button to the back.
Nakamura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dick's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakamura - that will leave a mark!
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Nakamura darts in and clinches Dick up against the cage.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dick swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Nakamura is leaning against Dick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Dick 's eye.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slick Dick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
A victorious Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WEC 3: Parker vs Calderon
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Jones avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakamura - that will leave a mark!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura. #CL2#
Nakamura moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Nakamura. #CUT2#
It looks like Cain Jones has been cut.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Nakamura's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Nakamura is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Nakamura is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakamura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
Come on Nakamura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nakamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Nakamura pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura lands a big right hand that drops Jones! The killer instinct kicks in and Nakamura finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nakamura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Nobuhiro Nakamura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Empire 2: Sagat vs Jones
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Grace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
Nice cross by Nakamura.
Nice body kick there by Nakamura.
Grace stalks Nakamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakamura's face. Nakamura staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Nakamura gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
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 pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Grace is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakamura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
A frustrated look appears on Grace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura. #T1#
A short left from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura has Grace pressed against the cage, preventing Grace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Nakamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Grace is rocked!
Nakamura lands a body punch.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Grace 's eye.
Oh Grace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Grace seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Grace's ribcage. Grace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamura pushes Grace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grace avoids it.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grace takes a shot to the head.
Grace prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Grace's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Grace drops to his knees and Nakamura pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
A victorious Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Empire 1: Parker vs Chambers
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1##CL#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nakamura slowing the pace effectively.
Nakamura lands a nice knee to the body.
Artillius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nakamura to keep the fight standing.
Nakamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Artillius up against the cage.
Artillius takes a shot to the head.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Artillius looks winded!
Nakamura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura pushes Artillius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Artillius is rocked!
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Artillius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artillius is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artillius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Artillius.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Artillius.
Artillius is pressed against the cage. Nakamura pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Artillius! Two more big strikes from Nakamura and Artillius crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
A less than humble Nobuhiro Nakamura misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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