Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 181
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Nakano scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Priester punishes Nakano's body with a nice straight punch.
Priester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Priester has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nakano tries to move into range but Priester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Nakano takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Priester.
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Nakano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Priester throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Priester.
Priester with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester misses with a right hand
and Nakano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Priester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Priester is leaning against Nakano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakano stalling in the clinch but Priester improves position.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester working aggressively here.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Priester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester misses with some punches. #T2#
Priester misses with the head strike.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester pushes Nakano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Nakano.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Priester.
Priester working aggressively here.
Nakano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakano lands with a light punch inside.
Nakano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Nakano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Priester tries a body shot but Nakano blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Nakano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Nakano has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Priester is trying to keep an underhook but Nakano manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nakano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priester is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Priester is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priester moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nakano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakano throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakano trying to control the position from guard on top but Priester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nakano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Priester.
Nakano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Priester.
Priester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Priester scores with a body shot.
Priester jabs Nakano right on the nose. Nakano blinks but takes it well.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakano misses with an uppercut.
Nakano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Nakano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Priester under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester scores with a nice right hand.
Priester tests Nakano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakano.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nakano dives in for a single leg takedown but Priester sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
Priester cracks Nakano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Nakano is rocked!
Priester steps in with a hook that catches Nakano right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Priester follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nakano looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Priester!
Landon Priester decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 207
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Heim lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakano off the cage and back into range.
A cross from Nakano lands.
Nice defenses there by Heim.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heim.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heim.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heim.
Heim throws a big shot that misses.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Nakano punishes Heim's body with a nice straight punch.
Heim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heim scores with a decent looking hook.
Heim misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakano! But no joy.#TD2#
Nakano shoots in and gets a takedown into Heim's 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!
Nakano throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Hellfire Antechamber inform me that Nakano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Nakano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakano throwing strikes but missing.
Heim looking for a sweep. Not yet Heim, not yet.
Nakano is pushing down on Heim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heim is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Heim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakano's back!
Heim lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Heim.
Heim scores with strikes from the back.
Heim punches the canvas rather than the man.
Heim throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Heim controlling well, preventing Nakano from escaping the position.
Heim has Nakano flattened out and is raining down punches. #T2#
Nakano trying to control the position but Heim manages to sink in the hooks.
Nakano tries to escape but Heim has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Heim lands a shot to the body.
Nakano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano is looking for a sweep. Heim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Heim lands strikes from half guard.
Nakano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakano keeps trying to improve his position.
Nakano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heim. #T3#
Nakano manages to get to full guard.
Nakano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Heim looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Heim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakano.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nakano connects with a nice short shot to Heim's temple.
Nakano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nakano lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakano drops an elbow to the side of Heim's head.
Heim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakano's back!#T4#
I really don't envy Nakano right now.
Heim gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Nakano grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano can't escape the position.
Heim throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nakano could be in trouble here!
Heim connects with a big shot to the side of Nakano's head.
Heim is looking to control Nakano but Nakano is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nakano trying to control the action but Heim just sinks the hooks in.
Nakano breaks Heim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Heim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakano trying to control the position from guard on top but Heim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aribert Heim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heim.
Nakano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Nakano misses its intended target.
Nakano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heim is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Nakano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakano throwing strikes from guard but Heim blocks nicely.
Nakano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakano sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nakano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Heim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakano chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakano is looking to work some ground and pound but Heim has wrist control.
Heim 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.
Nakano postures up.
Heim can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakano working over Heim with some ground and pound. Heim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Heim trying to control here.
Nakano wants to pass the guard but Heim is defending well.
Nakano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Heim tries to get to full guard but Nakano has control of the leg.
Nakano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Minoru Nakano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakano is thwarting Heim's attempts to control the position.
Nakano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heim defending well though.
Nakano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nakano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nakano with shots to the head and body - Heim looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nakano trying to control but Heim is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Nakano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heim hang on?#ROC2#
Heim is rocked!
Heim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Heim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakano controlling the position easily from mount.
Nakano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nakano controlling the pace for now.
Nakano loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Heim scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nakano land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nakano stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoru Nakano!
After winning the bout, Minoru Nakano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 201
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Nakano thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Nakano checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakano throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Nakano lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakano blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Nakano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Nakano swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Hughes tries to counter with a clinch but Nakano shakes him off and moves away.
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakano.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Nakano throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
And Hughes tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nakano counters with a straight right hand.
Nakano lands a slapping body shot.
Hughes slips a jab from Nakano.
Hughes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes walks into a stiff left hand from Nakano.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Bronson Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nakano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakano on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target. #T2#
Nakano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hughes to score with a decent uppercut.
Hughes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes throws a hook but Nakano blocks it.
Hughes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nakano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nakano slips a straight right by Hughes.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Nakano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hughes momentarily.
Hughes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes cracks Nakano with an open hand slap.
Nakano throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Nakano throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakano swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range. #CL#
Nakano takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Nakano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Hughes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hughes jabs at Nakano's body.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Nakano moves out of range easily.
Hughes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakano.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes wants to counter with a clinch but Nakano pushes him away.#CL2#
Hughes has Nakano up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano dodges an elbow strike from Hughes. #T4#
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakano.
Nakano managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Nakano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakano lands with a right to the head.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Nakano manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Nakano.
A short right from Nakano on the inside.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Nakano's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Nakano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nakano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Nakano walks into a left hand.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Nakano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakano tries for a takedown but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Nakano moved out of range nicely.
Hughes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Nakano seems unphased.
Nakano missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hughes lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes looks to land a combination but Nakano avoids it well.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes scores with a head kick. #T1#
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
Nakano fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakano swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Nakano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Nakano throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Hughes pushes Nakano up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Nakano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hughes blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hughes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Nakano.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nakano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hughes can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Nakano.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hughes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakano gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes throws a hook but Nakano blocks it.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakano.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Nakano moved out of range.
Nakano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nakano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hughes moves away from the strike by Nakano.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakano scores with a shot to the body.
Nakano shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Nakano scores with a body shot.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakano throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A clash of legs there as Nakano blocks the low kick.
Hughes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hughes enables Nakano to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hughes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nakano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hughes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Nakano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakano throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Nakano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Nakano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Nakano misses with a shot to the body
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakano throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano.
Bronson Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Nakano misses its target.
Hughes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hughes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Nakano knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Nakano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1##TD#
Nakano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakano is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Hughes wants to control but Nakano is keeping busy.
Nakano 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.
Hughes controlling the position well.
Nakano prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nakano trying to control the pace.
Nakano looks to land a strike but Hughes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nakano looking to pass the guard.
Nakano is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakano is fighting to break Hughes's control of his arms but Hughes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson Hughes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakano circles away.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakano lands with a cross.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Nakano misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Hughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakano momentarily.
Nakano digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
Nakano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes connects with a body shot.
Nakano checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Hughes scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nakano blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes scores with a jab. Nakano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes lunges at Nakano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakano's hand.
Nakano misses with a combination #TD2#
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown. Nakano fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakano striking off his back but it's not causing Hughes any problems.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronson Hughes!
A relieved looking Bronson Hughes 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: GC 196
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakano counters with a series of strikes. Tsuyoshi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsuyoshi drops his hands momentarily and Nakano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Nakano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakano.#CL#
Nakano gets tackled into the cage by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi maintains the clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tsuyoshi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakano.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Nakano in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakano avoids the damage to the body.
Nakano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards. #T1#
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tsuyoshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tsuyoshi avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Good leg kick by Tsuyoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tsuyoshi jabs Nakano right on the nose. Nakano blinks but takes it well.
Tsuyoshi scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuyoshi counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch
and Nakano counters with a straight right hand.
Nakano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nakano duly obliges.
Tsuyoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakano.
Tsuyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuyoshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Nakano swings for the body but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
It looked like Tsuyoshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakano misses with a hook.
Tsuyoshi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakano's calf.
We've been told by Tsuyoshi's head coaches at Samran Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nakano looks for a takedown but Tsuyoshi sprawls well.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Nakano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuyoshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsuyoshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakano off the cage and back into range.
Tsuyoshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakano under the eye.#T4#
Tsuyoshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakano slips under a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping right.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Tsuyoshi avoids it with no problem.
Nakano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuyoshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakano. Nakano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tsuyoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Tsuyoshi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakano counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Nakano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuyoshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuyoshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tsuyoshi misses with a combination
and Nakano counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Tsuyoshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakano doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Nakano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakano lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
Tsuyoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
Tsuyoshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakano! But no joy.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch up but Nakano keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nakano moves into range and clinches up with Tsuyoshi.
A short left from Nakano.
A short right from Nakano on the inside.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakano.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoshi.
Nakano tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Nakano back against the cage.
Nakano blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Nakano on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards. #T2#
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi.
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Nakano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Tsuyoshi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nakano keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakanos head.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi. #T3#
Nakano managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee strike.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsuyoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsuyoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuyoshi gets underhooks to prevent Nakano's takedown attempt. #T4#
Tsuyoshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Nakano 's eye.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoshi.
Nakano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuyoshi scores with a shot to the side of Nakano's head.
Tsuyoshi pushes Nakano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano is trying to drag Tsuyoshi to the mat but Tsuyoshi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakano's defenses.
Tsuyoshi being controlled against the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi dips to his left and cracks Nakano with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Tsuyoshi.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Nakano throws a counter combo.
Nakano lands a right hook to the body.
Nakano keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Nakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick but Nakano moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.#T1#
Nakano scores with the left hand. Tsuyoshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakano throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakano shoots in and drives through. Tsuyoshi sprawls well.#CL#
Tsuyoshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakano, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Nakano.
Tsuyoshi digs a right hand underneath Nakano's ribcage. Nakano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nakano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakano is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi pushes Nakano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Nakano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nakano trying to control but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom.
Nakano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuyoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsuyoshi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakano keeping moving, preventing Tsuyoshi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tsuyoshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tsuyoshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Tsuyoshi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Tsuyoshi gets a clinch.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakano controls his hands.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuyoshi, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 189
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Nakano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakano digs a good hook to Buro's body.
Nakano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buro, as that shot connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buro.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Buro.
Buro lands a nice hook to Nakano's body. Nakano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakano misses with a shot to the body
letting Buro counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buro stalks Nakano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakano's face. Nakano staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - Nakano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Buro.
Buro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakano slips under a jab from Buro.
Buro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Buro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano slips a jab from Buro.
Buro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakano backs up against the cage.
Buro with a nice cross.#TD2#
Nakano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Buro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano loads up on a big right hand but Buro slips the punch.
Nakano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brain Buro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakano circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakano tries to clinch but Buro moves out of range.
Nakano shoots in looking for a takedown. Buro tries to sprawl out of it but Nakano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Buro does no damage. #T2#
Buro scores with a body shot.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buro.
As Buro backs off Nakano throws a huge counter combo but Buro manages to avoid it all.
Buro misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakano! But no joy.
Nakano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano throws a jab when Buro was well out of range.
Buro scores with a punch to the head.
Buro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buro throws the left hand but Nakano avoids the punch easily.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakano scores with a nice head shot.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Buro is out of range.
Buro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakano doesn't manage to clinch there - Buro circles away.
Nakano throws a hook to the side of Buro's head but Buro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Buro throws a series of punches but Nakano avoids them all with ease.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Buro.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buro was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Brain Buro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buro manages to avoid it.
Buro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakano misses with a left hand
and Buro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Buro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakano doesn't manage to clinch there - Buro circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Buro. That snapped Nakano's head back.
A swing and a miss from Nakano.
Buro throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Buro is out of range.
It looked like Buro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buro throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Buro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakano.#T4#
Buro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Buro looks to land a combination. Nakano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nakano swings widly with a right hand
and Buro counters with a left to the body.
Nakano lands a two punch combo.
Nakano cracks Buro with a hook to the temple - Buro is on wobbly legs here! Nakano swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Buro falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nakano wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Minoru Nakano!
During a confident post fight interview, Minoru Nakano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gc 185
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Nakano avoids the body shot from Parazinho.
Nakano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Mannie Parazinho has been cut.#CL2#
Nakano has managed to clinch.
Parazinho blocking some punches.
Nakano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakano.
Parazinho gets through Nakano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parazinho backwards. #TD2#
Nakano tightens his grip and picks Parazinho up, before dumping him to the ground. Parazinho manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakano trying to control the position from guard on top but Parazinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parazinho wants to sweep here but Nakano controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Nakano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakano slips nicely into half guard.
Nakano slows the pace down in half guard.
Parazinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakano's back!#SUB#
Parazinho is looking for the choke from the back position but Nakano is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Parazinho trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nakano doesn't escape. #SUB#
Parazinho is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nakano defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Nakano right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Parazinho doesn't have the hooks in and Nakano manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Parazinho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakano manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Parazinho stopping the sweep attempt from Nakano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parazinho looking to pass the guard.
Nakano wants to sweep here but Parazinho controlling him for the moment.
Nakano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parazinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nakano won't allow Parazinho to sweep him here.
Nakano is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Parazinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parazinho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nakano is stalling in the full guard.
Parazinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakano trying to control the position from guard on top but Parazinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parazinho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minoru Nakano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mannie Parazinho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Parazinho tried to score with a low kick but Nakano checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Parazinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano lands with a good body shot.
Nakano throws a right and a left that Parazinho avoids nicely.
Parazinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano dives in for a single leg takedown but Parazinho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parazinho fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakano just manages to avoid it.
Parazinho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parazinho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parazinho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Nakano.
Nakano blocks a low kick nicely.
Parazinho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Parazinho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakano misses with a hook
and Parazinho counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Nakano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parazinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Parazinho keeps Nakano at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Nakano forces Parazinho back against the cage and clinches.
Nakano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parazinho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Parazinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parazinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parazinho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Parazinho pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parazinho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakano cracks Parazinho with a nice body shot.
Nakano effectively controlling the action here.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Parazinho.
Parazinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parazinho stalling in the clinch but Nakano improves position.
Parazinho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mannie Parazinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Nakano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parazinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakano controls his hands.
Parazinho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parazinho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parazinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parazinho lands with a right to the head.
Parazinho tries to throw a body punch but Nakano avoids it by throwing Parazinho back against the cage.
Minoru Nakano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parazinho as Nakano tries to tie him up.
Nakano lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano avoids a wild elbow strike from Parazinho.#BC#
Parazinho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parazinho fakes the leg kick and cracks Nakano in the body.
Parazinho cracks a nice hook into Nakano's ribs.
Nakano fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Nakano misses.
Parazinho tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakano avoided it.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Nakano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parazinho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parazinho misses with a kick to the body.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Parazinho avoids it with no problem.
Nakano swats away the attempt to clinch by Parazinho.
Parazinho connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Nakano blocks the body kick.
Nakano checks a leg kick.
Parazinho scores with a nice body kick.
Nakano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nakano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parazinho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parazinho scoring well with a low kick there.
Parazinho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parazinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano looks to clinch
and Parazinho counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parazinho.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parazinho tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakano avoided it.
Nakano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parazinho.
Parazinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parazinho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mannie Parazinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mannie Parazinho'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Parazinho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakano moves out of range as Parazinho throws a body kick.
Parazinho slips under a jab from Nakano.
Parazinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parazinho throws a chopping leg kick but Nakano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parazinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakano.
Nice jab there from Nakano.
Parazinho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parazinho misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parazinho's guard.
Parazinho controlling Nakano's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Parazinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Parazinho wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakano tries to free his leg and advance position but Parazinho is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Parazinho has an active guard here but Nakano has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakano throwing shots but Parazinho is blocking nicely.
Nakano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nakano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parazinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
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.
Nakano controlling the action here.
Minoru Nakano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parazinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakano moves nicely into side control.
Parazinho is trying to control Nakano's posture but Nakano avoids it.
Parazinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Nakano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Parazinho is looking to reverse the position.
Nakano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Parazinho's shoulder. That is not cool.
Parazinho is looking for a sweep.
Parazinho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nakano is trying to control. Parazinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Parazinho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakano is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nakano tries to move into range but Parazinho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parazinho manages to avoid it.
Parazinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Parazinho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakano jabs at Parazinho's body.
Nakano loads up on a big right hand but Parazinho slips the punch.
Parazinho slips a jab from Nakano.
Parazinho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Nakano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parazinho keeps working.
Nakano trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minoru Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakano 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minoru Nakano!
A victorious Minoru Nakano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RS 157 Lets Bang Bro
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Dewey misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nakano to counter with a crisp jab.
Dewey just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakano slips under a jab from Dewey.
Dewey misses the jab.
William Dewey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dewey misses with a straight right.
Nakano throws a big counter combination but Dewey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dewey feints and then cracks Nakano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakano down. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Nakano has knocked Dewey down with a huge combo! Nakano steps away and waves a wobbly Dewey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Dewey is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like William Dewey has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano throws a hook but Dewey blocks it.
Dewey is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakano finish him?
Dewey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakano.
Good work by Nakano as he checks the leg kick.
Dewey seems to have recovered his senses.
Dewey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakano is able to avoid easily.
Dewey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nakano slips a straight right by Dewey.
As Dewey looks to move away, Nakano throws a big counter combo but Dewey just gets out of the way.
Nakano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dewey misses with an uppercut
and Nakano counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Dewey badly! He tries to strike back but Nakano puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Dewey out cold! Oh man, Dewey will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Minoru Nakano!
After winning the bout, Minoru Nakano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RS 151 Brutal Intentions
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Nakano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michael lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michael darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch but Michael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michael fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakano just manages to avoid it.
Nakano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michael misses with a right hand
and Michael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balbus Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Michael closes the distance and pushes Nakano back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Michael.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michael.
Michael misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Michael.
Michael working aggressively here.
Nakano swings wildly with an uppercut but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nakano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Michael.
Nakano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Nakano 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.
Michael slows down the pace here.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Michael throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakano.
Michael leaning against his opponent.
Nakano blocks a body shot from Michael.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michael just leaning against Nakano, taking a breather.
Michael dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Michael blocking some punches. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michael.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michael lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Michael is pushing Nakano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Nakano breaks the clinch.
Nakano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michael throws a hook but Nakano blocks it.
Michael throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Nakano slips a straight right by Michael.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Michael's head backwards.
Michael misses with a hook. Nakano ducked under it nicely.
Nakano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nakano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michael.
Michael throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michael scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakano in his tracks.
Nakano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michael throws a right hand that Nakano ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakano also avoids with ease.
Michael throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Michael throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range. #T4#
Nakano walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakano throws a lazy uppercut
and Michael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael throws a right hand that Nakano ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakano also avoids with ease.
Michael changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Nakano as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakano! But no joy.
Nakano takes one to the side of the head.
Nakano moves out of range of the leg kick from Michael.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balbus Michael dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Michael counter with a right hand.
Michael is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice sprawl there from Michael as Nakano shoots in.
Michael throwing a counter right hand but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Nakano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Michael sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakano somewhat.
Michael clobbers Nakano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Michael finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balbus Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael throws a combination. Nakano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Michael jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Michael darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Nakano misses.
Michael misses with a body shot
and Nakano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael misses with a right hand
and Nakano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakano! But no joy.
Michael throws a leg kick
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Nakano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano staying out of range there.
Michael throws a nice looking combination but Nakano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michael.
Michael swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Michael throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nakano counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Michael throws a front kick aimed at Nakano's knee but Nakano avoids it well.
Michael connects with a nice looking jab.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Michael. #T3#
Michael cracks Nakano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Michael with a jab.
Michael throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano drops his hands momentarily and Michael takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michael turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Michael scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Michael throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balbus Michael is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch but Michael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balbus Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.#T4#
Michael connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michael misses with a leg kick
and Nakano counters with a nice uppercut.
Michael throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael lands a leg kick that knocks Nakano off balance momentarily.
Michael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakano.
A jab from Nakano finds it's way through Michael's defenses.
A right-left combo lands from Michael.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michael.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balbus Michael 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Michael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakano is out of range and Michael settles back down.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michael is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakano can do to turn this around?
Michael throws a combination. Nakano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nakano checks the leg kick.
Michael is looking to chop away at Nakano's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Michael. No joy for Nakano on that attempt. #T1##CL#
Michael closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michael.
Nakano taking a breather.#BC2#
Nakano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Michael misses with a body shot.
Michael misses with a straight right.
Nakano looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Nakano closes the distance and clinches.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Michael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michael landing knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Balbus Michael has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Michael working aggressively here.
Michael is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michael blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano blocking some punches.
Michael stalls.
Michael misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Nakano swings wildly with an uppercut but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Nakano jumps guard and drags Michael to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Michael is refusing to be controlled, as Nakano sits in half guard.
Michael trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakano in particular looking to stall.
Balbus Michael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michael is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Club FC, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Nakano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michael defending well though.
Nakano is taking a breather. Michael 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.#SUB2#
Nakano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Michael sees it coming and defends easily.
Nakano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Nakano is working for a kimura here but Michael manages to reverse the position and he's now in Nakano's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakano trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balbus Michael showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Michael, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balbus Michael!
Balbus Michael decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RS 146 Battleground
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Kissell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nakano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kissell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kissell.
Kissell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Kissell throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakano lands with a nice body punch.
Kissell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakano is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nakano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kissell scores with a hook to the body. Nakano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kissell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lyman Kissell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano lands with an uppercut that bounces Kissell off the cage and back into range.
Kissell throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
Nakano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1##TD#
Kissell drives through with a takedown into Nakano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakano 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.
Kissell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakano 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.
Nakano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kissell wants to control from the top but Nakano keeps moving.
Kissell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kissell throws an elbow that misses. Nakano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kissell's guard. Nice move by Nakano!#REVB##T2#
Nakano won't allow Kissell to sweep him here.
Nakano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakano trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kissell working for submissions but it's allowed Nakano to get to half guard.
Nakano controlling the action here.
Kissell tries to get to full guard but Nakano has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Kissell looking for submissions off his back.
Nakano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kissell tries to roll over but Nakano keeps him under control.
Nakano is nestled in close to Kissell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakano working Kissell over with strikes.
Nakano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kissell is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakano controlling the pace.
Nakano wants to take a breather but Kissell is having none of it. #T4#
Kissell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakano.
Nakano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakano prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakano in particular looking to stall.
Nakano trying to control from half guard but Kissell is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Minoru Nakano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Kissell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kissell lands the left hand.
Kissell motions for Nakano to come forward. Kissell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Kissell.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kissell misses the target.
Nakano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kissell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Kissell.
Nakano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kissell finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakano's head.
Kissell tries to land a front kick but Nakano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Nakano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Kissell slips a straight right by Nakano.
Kissell misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kissell.
Kissell feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kissell shoots and misses
enabling Nakano to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kissell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kissell fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakano throws a hook but Kissell blocks it.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Kissell.
The fighters circling - Nakano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Kissell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakano slips under a jab from Kissell.
Kissell thows a leg kick but Nakano checks it
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kissell takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano connects with a looping right hand.
Minoru Nakano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kissell throws a lazy right hand but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kissell misses with a shot to the body
letting Nakano counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Kissell. Beautiful body shot.
Kissell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nakano blocks a jab.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Kissell misses
and Nakano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kissell connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Kissell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kissell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kissell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kissell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kissell works the jab nicely.
Kissell scores with the left hand. Nakano knows he should have avoided that one.
Kissell shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakano tries to sprawl out of it but Kissell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kissell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kissell throws a head kick but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Kissell avoids it with no problem.
Nakano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Nakano looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
Kissell thows a leg kick but Nakano checks it
and Kissell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kissell misses with a head kick.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano loads up on a big right hand but Kissell slips the punch.
Kissell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Kissell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nakano's half guard.
Kissell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kissell with the ground and pound but Nakano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kissell looking to sit in guard and control but Nakano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nakano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kissell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kissell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Kissell avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Kissell does it's job there.
Kissell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kissell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakano's head.
Nakano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kissell finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakano's head.
Kissell misses with a body shot.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Nakano moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakano! But no joy.
Kissell throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Nakano.
Kissell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kissell throws a low kick, looking for Nakano's leg but Nakano calmly moves out of range.
Nakano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kissell with a body shot.#T1#
Nakano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kissell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kissell was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Kissell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kissell tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kissell misses the jab.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Kissell tenderised Nakano's leg. Nakano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kissell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Kissell.
Nakano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kissell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kissell.
Kissell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
Nakano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kissell throws a solid leg kick but Nakano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kissell.#T2#
Kissell throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Kissell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakano checks a low kick from Kissell.
Kissell blocks a jab.
Kissell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kissell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakano blocks the body kick.
Kissell throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nakano clinches with his opponent.
Kissell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kissell taking a breather.
Nakano presses Kissell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Nakano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kissell up against the cage.
Kissell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kissell is struggling to control the position.
Nakano avoiding damage as Kissell throws knees to the body.
Kissell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano lands a right hand.
Kissell misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kissell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Kissell.
Kissell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nakano up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Nakano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That kick from Kissell tenderised Nakano's leg. Nakano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano misses with a looping left.
Kissell swings widly with a right hand
and Nakano counters with a nice uppercut.
Kissell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakano.
Sloppy strikes from Nakano. Those never looked like landing.
Kissell lands a nice looking body shot.
Kissell throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Nakano. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Kissell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kissell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell 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.

Event: RS 141 Champions
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Shui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shui slips a straight right by Nakano.
Nakano misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Shui gets tackled into the cage by Nakano. Nakano maintains the clinch.
Nakano working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shui.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shui goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakano prevents it. #TD2#
Shui is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nakano can't fight it off and eventually Shui manages to take the fight to the floor. Nakano looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano wants to sweep here but Shui controlling him for the moment.
Nakano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shui has passed into side control. #T1#
Shui throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shui controlling the position from side mount.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Nakano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shui has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nakano!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakano wants to control but Shui is having none of it.
Nakano regains half guard.
Shui sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakano defending well though.
Nakano is pressing down on Shui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nakano wants to hit a switch here but Shui passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakano there!
Shui cracks Nakano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Nakano throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Shui scoring with strikes but Nakano is staying in there.
Nakano has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shui's lack of action.
Nakano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shui.
Shui prevents Nakano from improving his position.
Shui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shui wants to free his trapped foot but Nakano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shui prevents Nakano from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nakano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shui is working away from the top position though.
Shui is trying to control. Nakano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shui working the head and body with strikes.
Nakano is not content to let Shui control the position.
Shui stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lin Shui dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nakano looks to land a right hand but Shui moved out of range.
Nakano misses with a hook. Shui ducked under it nicely.
Shui lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shui tries for a takedown but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakano darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Nakano drops Shui with a beautiful combination! Shui stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nakano is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Lin Shui has been cut.
Nakano misses with a left hand
and Shui counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shui ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
Shui walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Shui is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Nakano engages and cracks Shui with a massive lead left hook - Shui tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Nakano is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minoru Nakano!
Minoru Nakano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lin Shui was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone knows my opponent here has a very bad habit of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a 'No-Contest.''.

Event: GK 134 - Cole vs Buckshank
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Valdez swings widly with a right hand
and Nakano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Nakano finds it's target.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Nakano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakano, as that shot connected.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valdez lands a head kick. Nakano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valdez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Valdez finds it's way through Nakano's defenses.
Nakano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valdez defends it nicely.#T1#
Valdez throws the kick towards the body but Nakano avoids it.
Valdez throws a leg kick but Nakano moved away.
Valdez cracks the inside of Nakano's front leg.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Valdez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nakano dips to his left and cracks Valdez with an uppercut!
Alfonso Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Nakano throws a lazy right hand but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alfonso Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Nakano is out of range.
Valdez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valdez is looking to slow Nakano down with leg kicks. #T2#
Valdez slips under a jab.
Nakano lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Nakano gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Valdez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakano.
Valdez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valdez scores with a nice head shot.
Valdez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valdez connects with a leg kick. Nakano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nakano has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
A combination from Valdez does no damage.
Valdez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakano misses with a takedown attempt - Valdez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alfonso Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Nakano moved out of range.
Valdez stuns Nakano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakano avoided it.
Valdez slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakano misses with a takedown attempt - Valdez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valdez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Nakano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valdez's guard.#T4#
Valdez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valdez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nakano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakano passes to side control.
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!
Valdez wants to control but Nakano postures up.
Nakano in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valdez is letting Nakano control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alfonso Valdez will probably get the nod.
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#
Nakano scores with a jab. Valdez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alfonso Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez scores with a hook.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Jab, jab by Valdez - just one landing.
Valdez throws the left hand but Nakano avoids the punch easily.
Nakano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakano walks into a left hand.
Nakano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valdez circles away.
Valdez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A good leg kick by Valdez.
Valdez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Nakano moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Nakano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Nakano looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Nakano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valdez's hands.
Valdez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Nakano misses.
Nakano scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Nakano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
Nakano scores with a nice strike.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez lands a jab.
A clash of legs there as Nakano blocks the low kick.
Valdez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Nakano counters with a nice body shot.
Nakano misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakano connects with a single shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakano.
Valdez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Valdez has Nakano up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano is working for takedown but Valdez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alfonso Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakano working aggressively here.
A short left from Valdez.
Valdez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez tries a knee to the head but Nakano blocks it.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Nakano. #T4#
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nakano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valdez to keep the fight standing.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Minoru Nakano has been cut.
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!
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Nakano blocking some punches. #TD2#
Nakano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nakano 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.
Nakano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Valdez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonso Valdez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Minoru Nakano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakano moves out of range as Valdez throws a body kick.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Valdez avoids it with no problem.
Nakano misses the jab.
Valdez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakano throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nakano counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
A swing and a miss from Nakano.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakano.
Nakano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakano misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Nakano.#T1#
Nakano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdez, as that shot connected.
Valdez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valdez under the eye.
Valdez cracks the inside of Nakano's front leg. #CL#
Valdez rushes Nakano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice elbow from Valdez.
Nakano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Nakano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez digs a right hand into Nakano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakano's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Nakano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez misses with a knee to the head.
Nakano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike.
Valdez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Nakano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano lands with a left to the head.
Valdez lands a nice elbow.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alfonso Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakano blocks an elbow strike.
Alfonso Valdez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakano gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakano.
A short right from Valdez on the inside. #T4#
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nakano lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez blocking some punches.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minoru Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valdez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonso Valdez!
Alfonso Valdez 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.

Event: GK 131 - Boyka vs Slider
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano throws a shot from downtown. Mandi moves away and avoids it.
Mandi slips a jab from Nakano.
Nakano wants to clinch.
Mandi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
Malvin Mandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano throws a right hand that misses
and Mandi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Mandi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakano connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandi tries to bum rush Nakano with a series of wild strikes but Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakano throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Mandi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mandi misses with the head strike.
Mandi blocks a body shot from Nakano.
A short right from Nakano on the inside.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Mandi controls the action.
Nakano letting Mandi take a breather here.
Mandi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandi prevents a body shot from Nakano.
Nakano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mandi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mandi'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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mandi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mandi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nakano swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Nakano.
Nakano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mandi controlling the action here for a moment.
Mandi tries to throw a body punch but Nakano avoids it by throwing Mandi back against the cage. #T2#
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Mandi is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandi.
Mandi is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakano finish him?
Nakano misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandi seems to have recovered his senses.
Mandi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mandi backwards.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mandi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mandi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandi stalls.
Mandi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano dips a shoulder and cracks Mandi with a mighty uppercut! Mandi falls back against the cage and Nakano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mandi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nakano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoru Nakano!
Our winner, Minoru Nakano, 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: GKNY 128 - Boom vs Pratchett
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Mandi punishes Nakano's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mandi sprawls well. Mandi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakano gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Mandi tries to sprawl but Nakano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nakano is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nakano trying to control but Mandi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano looking to pass the guard.
Nakano stands and throws Mandi's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Mandi is not content to let Nakano control the position. #SUB2#
Nakano is trying to get an arm triangle but Mandi is defending well.
Nakano wants to control but Mandi is keeping him busy.
Mandi seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakano dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Mandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakano advances to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakano controlling the position easily from mount.
Nakano tries to control but Mandi wriggling away.
Mandi is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Nakano has hold of Mandi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mandi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mandi is squirming around, avoiding Nakano's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Nakano looking to take Mandi's back but Mandi rolls and after a scramble, Mandi ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Mandi to escape a tricky position.
Mandi wants to control from the top but Nakano keeps moving.
Nakano is trying to keep Mandi in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakano 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mandi.
Nakano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nakano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Mandi pushes Nakano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mandi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Mandi throws a right and a left that Nakano avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Mandi does no damage.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakano dives in and grabs Mandi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mandi pushes down on Nakano's head and hops out.
Mandi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mandi wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malvin Mandi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mandi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandi throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mandi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mandi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mandi misses with the combination.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakano fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakano goes for a double leg but Mandi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mandi continues to drive forward.
Mandi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nakano sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown but Mandi shows good takedown defense.
Mandi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malvin Mandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Mandi misses with a wild body shot.
Malvin Mandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandi but Mandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Nakano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandi but Mandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malvin Mandi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandi misses with a few strikes there.
Mandi scores with a one two! Nakano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mandi lands a nice hook to Nakano's body. Nakano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malvin Mandi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mandi catches Nakano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mandi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakano can do to turn this around?
Mandi scores with a nice strike.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandi.
Mandi misses the shot to the body.
Nakano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mandi tries to avoid it but Nakano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mandi to the ground. Mandi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Nakano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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!#ES#
Mandi manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Nakano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nakano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mandi keeps working.
Nakano is pressing down on Mandi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mandi is holding on for now.
Nakano is looking to take a break and control but Mandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES#
Mandi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mandi is looking to wear down Nakano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Mandi misses with a double jab.
Nakano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mandi's waist but Mandi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakano off to one side.
Malvin Mandi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown but Mandi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Mandi does no damage.
Nakano misses with a takedown
and Mandi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mandi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mandi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
A nice combination there by Mandi.
Mandi misses with a combination
and Mandi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mandi defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mandi. Those never looked like landing.
Nakano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandi misses with a few strikes there.
Nakano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mandi scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malvin Mandi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandi throws out the jab.
Mandi lands a nice hook to Nakano's body. Nakano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mandi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakano's head.
Nakano has a takedown stuffed.
Mandi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakano backs up against the cage.
Nakano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mandi avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nakano to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakano backs up against the cage. #T1#
Nakano avoids the body shot from Mandi.
Nakano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mandi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Nakano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mandi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakano is in Mandi's guard.#ES#
Mandi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mandi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mandi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mandi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mandi. #ROC#
Nakano is rocked!
Mandi throws a series of punches but Nakano avoids them all with ease.
Nakano is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandi finish him?
Mandi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakano seems to have recovered his senses.
Mandi connects with a body shot.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mandi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mandi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakano doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Mandi.
Mandi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mandi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakano.
Malvin Mandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Nakano closes the distance and clinches up with Mandi, looking for a takedown. Nakano pushes Mandi against the cage but Mandi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mandi tries to clinch up but Nakano circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mandi lands with a right hand.
Mandi is looking to clinch but Nakano is avoiding it.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakano slips a jab and a cross from Mandi. #T3#
Nakano dives in and grabs Mandi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mandi pushes down on Nakano's head and hops out.
Nakano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mandi counters with a left to the body.
Nakano dodges the punch combination from Mandi.
Nakano shoots and misses
and Mandi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakano misses with a takedown attempt - Mandi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Mandi has managed to clinch.
Nakano swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandi lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Nakano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mandi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakano lands with a light punch inside.
Mandi stalling against the cage.
Nakano blocks a body shot from Mandi.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Mandi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Nakano letting Mandi take a breather here.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Mandi.
Malvin Mandi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mandi is trying to maintain a safe position but Nakano gets an underhook and turns Mandi into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malvin Mandi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mandi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malvin Mandi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2017

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Campobello takes a shot to the head.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Nakano.
Campobello gets through Nakano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
I was talking to Nakano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nakano lands with a light punch inside.
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Campobello is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Nakano lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Nakano tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Nakano back against the cage.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakano. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Nakano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
Nakano tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Campobello lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakano.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Campobello throws an elbow that misses.
Nakano struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello avoiding damage.
Nakano lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Campobello misses with some punches.
A short right from Nakano.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano lands with a short shot to the head.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nakano avoids it.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campobello.
Nakano pushes Campobello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Campobello takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Campobello is rocked!
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Campobello is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakano finish him?
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello seems to have recovered his senses.
Campobello lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campobello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campobello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakano misses with the head strike. #T3#
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakano lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Campobello misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Campobello fails to land.
Nakano lands a left hand.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello is trying to stall.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Nakano is blocking nicely.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Campobello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campobello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campobello lands with a light punch inside.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello tries to stall but Nakano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Nakano. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campobello wants to stall.
Nakano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campobello wants to stall.
Nakano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Campobello is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nakano is keeping busy.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Campobello can't find room to land a body shot as Nakano controls the action.
Nakano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minoru Nakano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Campobello staying out of range there.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakano throws a shot to the body.
Campobello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Some wild striking there from Nakano.
Nakano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano throws a lazy right hand but Campobello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campobello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Campobello looks to move away, Nakano throws a big counter combo but Campobello just gets out of the way.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Campobello dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Nakano lands a nice hook to Campobello's body. Campobello takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakano throws an overhand right that lands on Campobello's shoulder, as Campobello tries to avoid the shot.
Campobello tries to counter with a clinch but Nakano shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Nakano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campobello tries to counter with a clinch but Nakano shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Nakano has closed the distance and engaged Campobello in a clinch.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello is trying to stall.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Campobello.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Nakano back against the cage.
Nakano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano gets through Campobello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Nakano pushes Campobello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Campobello.
Nakano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campobello can do to turn this around?
Campobello blocks a body shot from Nakano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Campobello stalling in the clinch but Nakano improves position.
Campobello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakano.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Campobello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but Nakano blocks with his arms.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campobello stalling the fight.
Campobello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Campobello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campobello trying to control the position but instead, Nakano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campobello into the cage.
Campobello is trying to stall. #T3#
Campobello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Campobello landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Campobello.
Nakano lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Campobello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakano.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Nakano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano gets through Campobello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but Nakano blocks it.
Campobello effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Campobello.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Campobello blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minoru Nakano dominated that second round.
That's time! Nakano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakano swats away the attempt to clinch by Campobello.
Nakano lands a jab to the nose.
Campobello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campobello moves out of range as Nakano strikes.
Campobello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakano tries to avoid it but Campobello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakano to the ground. Nakano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Nakano.
Nakano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Campobello doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakano circles away.
Campobello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Campobello is looking to clinch but Nakano is avoiding it.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano sets himself, and Campobello steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakano avoids it this time.
Campobello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakano misses with a straight left.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Campobello tries to counter with a clinch but Nakano shakes him off and moves away.
Nakano throws a lazy uppercut
and Campobello counters with a two punch combo.
Campobello takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Campobello works over Nakano's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Nakano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campobello doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Campobello has closed the distance and engaged Nakano in a clinch.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano.
Nakano scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Nakano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakano tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakano working aggressively here. #T3#
Campobello using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Campobello missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano lands a nice uppercut.
Campobello wants to stall.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Campobello lands an uppercut.
Nakano blocks the elbow strike.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campobello.
Nakano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campobello.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nakano blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano. #T4#
Campobello lands with a light punch inside.
Campobello effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello scores with a shot to the side of Nakano's head.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Campobello has a couple of punches blocked by Nakano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nakano.
Campobello is trying to maintain a safe position but Nakano gets an underhook and turns Campobello into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Campobello misses with a body punch.
Minoru Nakano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Sam Campobello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Nakano is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minoru Nakano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minoru Nakano!
Minoru Nakano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BRFC 51
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Nakano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Siegel.
Siegel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakano throws out the jab.
Minoru Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Siegel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano tries to land a leg kick but Siegel saw it coming and moves away.
Nakano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Nakano.
Nakano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Siegel looks to land a right hand but Nakano moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nakano.
Siegel throws out a counter right but Nakano avoids it with no problem.
Nakano misses with a looping right.
Nakano looks to land a body kick but Siegel moved away.
We've been informed that Siegel 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Siegel is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Siegel lands with a right hand.
Nakano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Siegel counters with a straight right hand.
Siegel scores with the left hand. Nakano knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Nakano misses
and Siegel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Siegel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakano.
Some bone on bone action there as Siegel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Siegel throws out a counter right but Nakano avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Nakano misses.
Nakano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Siegel throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Siegel slips under a jab.
Nakano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nakano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Siegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siegel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Siegel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakano blocks a head kick by Siegel.
Nakano misses with a straight left. #T2#
Siegel cracks the inside of Nakano's front leg.
Siegel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Siegel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Siegel.
Nakano misses with a hook.
Nakano misses the jab.
Nakano throws the left hand but Siegel avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Nakano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siegel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakano lands a jab to the head.
Nakano wants to clinch.
Siegel throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Siegel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano throws a shot from downtown. Siegel moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Siegel throws a push kick but Nakano slaps the foot to one side.
Nakano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siegel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Siegel misses.
Benjamin Siegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Nakano slams his shin into Siegel's torso.
Nakano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siegel has time to react.
Nakano throws a body punch but Siegel moves out of range.
Siegel lands a really nice looking cross but Nakano seems unphased.
Siegel throws out a powerful jab.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakano misses with a straight right.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Nakano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Siegel lands with a kick to the temple. Nakano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano misses with a right hand
and Siegel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Siegel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Siegel throws a leg kick but Nakano checks it.
Nakano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakano misses with a shot to the body
and Siegel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakano misses with a straight right.
Siegel scores with a head kick. Nakano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nakano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakano jabs at Siegel's body.
Nakano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Siegel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siegel throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Siegel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Siegel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakano's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Siegel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Siegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siegel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakano has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Nakano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano blocking some punches.
Nakano gets through Siegel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Siegel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siegel keeps the fight on the outside.
Siegel's corner calls for a 1-2. Siegel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegel lands a slapping body shot.
Siegel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siegel moves away.
Nakano looks to score with a jab to the body but Siegel is just out of range.
Nakano throws a hook but Siegel blocks it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Siegel. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano punishes Siegel's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siegel.
Siegel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nakano swings for the body but Siegel moves out of range.
Nakano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nakano. Beautiful body shot.
Siegel thuds his right hand into Nakano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Nakano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siegel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakano.
Nakano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano takes a swing at Siegel's ribcage but misses.
Nakano avoids a kick to the body.
Siegel cracks Nakano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Siegel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Nice cross by Siegel.
Siegel throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Siegel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nakano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakano shoots for a takedown but Siegel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Siegel is out of range. #T3#
Siegel blocks the body kick.
Siegel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Siegel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siegel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Siegel lands an overhand right.
Siegel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nakano throws a low kick but Siegel avoids it.
Nakano fails with the takedown
and Siegel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano misses the body punch
and Siegel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakano shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakano misses with the body kick
and Siegel counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Nakano is predictable there
and Siegel counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Siegel scores with a shot to the body.
Nakano closes the distance but Siegel moves to the side
and Siegel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siegel checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick by Siegel misses #TD#
and Nakano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakano wants to take a breather but Siegel is having none of it.
Siegel is looking to escape.
Siegel trying to control but Nakano postures up.
Siegel controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Siegel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Siegel is looking to slow Nakano down with leg kicks.
Nakano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakano is defended easily by Siegel.
Nice jab there from Siegel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Nakano misses
and Siegel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakano tries to clinch up but Siegel circles away and keeps his distance.
Siegel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benjamin Siegel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siegel thumps Nakano with a low kick.#T1#
Siegel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakano doesn't seem bothered though.
Siegel throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Siegel.
Nakano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakano tries for a takedown but Siegel circles away easily
enabling Siegel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Siegel throws a good cross that connects.
Nakano misses with a hook. Siegel ducked under it nicely.
Siegel cracks the inside of Nakano's front leg.
Siegel cracks Nakano with a good jab.
Siegel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Siegel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Siegel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Nakano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakano misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Nakano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siegel did well to prevent Nakano getting side control.
Siegel is looking to improve his position. #ES2#
Siegel has one foot on Nakano's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nakano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Siegel.
Nakano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Siegel moved away.
Siegel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Nakano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siegel pinned against the ropes. Siegel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siegel.
Well,Nakano is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Siegel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Siegel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Siegel connects with a looping right hand.
Nakano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Siegel lands a slapping body shot.
Siegel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siegel.
Nakano misses the body punch
and Siegel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice leg kick lands there from Siegel.
Siegel with a hook.#T4#
Nakano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Siegel defends it nicely.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakano slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Siegel connects with a high kick.
Nakano looks to land a right hand but Siegel moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Siegel.
Benjamin Siegel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakano throws an off balance right hand
and Siegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siegel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Siegel.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Siegel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Siegel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siegel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Siegel lands a nice shot that snaps Nakano's head back.
Siegel lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakano's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Siegel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Siegel 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 for Benjamin Siegel!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Benjamin Siegel!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Benjamin Siegel!

Benjamin Siegel wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Benjamin Siegel, 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: BRFC 48
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
Clarke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clarke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakano's waist but Nakano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarke off to one side.
Nakano throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakano.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Clarke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke moves out of range as Nakano throws a body kick.
Clarke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nakano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.#T1#
Nakano gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Clarke counters with a single leg into guard. Nakano didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Nakano is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily.
Nakano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clarke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Clarke's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Nakano from controlling successfully.
Clarke 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.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Nakano from controlling successfully.
Nakano won't allow Clarke to sweep him here. #SUB#
Clarke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakano is aware though and is defending well.
Nakano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Clarke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakano defends well.#SUB#
Clarke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakano pushing down on Clarke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakano is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.
Nakano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clarke is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakano tries to control but Clarke wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke regains half guard.#T3#
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakano trying to control from half guard but Clarke is working away.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Nakano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clarke keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clarke gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakano wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Nakano pushes down on Clarke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nakano trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Nakano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clarke is looking to control Nakano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?
Clarke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Nakano is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minoru Nakano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nakano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nakano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakano fails with the takedown.
Nakano misses with a body punch
and Clarke counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Clarke is looking to counter with head kicks.
Clarke lands with a nice body punch.
Clarke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakano is able to avoid easily.
Clarke blocks a jab.
Clarke throws a lazy head kick
and Nakano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarke thinking.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Nakano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Nakano.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clarke defends well and Nakano ends up having to push Clarke into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacob Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Nakano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clarke defends it nicely.
Nakano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakano cracks Clarke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Clarke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke. #T2#
Nakano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano stuns Clarke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Nakano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clarke doesn't seem phased though.
Nakano misses with a shot to the body
enabling Clarke to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Nakano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clarke sprawls well initially but Nakano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clarke is trying to maintain the position but Nakano is very close to passing his half guard.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakano is just content to waste time from the top position. Clarke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakano trying to move into half guard but instead Clarke has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Nakano has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nakano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clarke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nakano looking for a guillotine here but Clarke defends easily.
Minoru Nakano has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nakano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakano keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Nakano has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakano is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nakano throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakano wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.#SUB#
Clarke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakano wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minoru Nakano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
Clarke throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Nakano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clarke.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clarke rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakano missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Clarke checks it.
Minoru Nakano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Nakano throws a lazy uppercut
and Clarke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Clarke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Minoru Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clarke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakano's calf.
Nakano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakano misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Clarke counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nakano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clarke moves out of range of the body kick.
Clarke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nakano jabs Clarke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakano tries to work over Clarke's front leg with a kick but Clarke checks it.
Nakano misses the body punch
and Clarke counters with a leg kick.
Nakano delivers a nice body kick.
Nakano lands a body shot.
Nakano avoids a kick to the body.
Nakano tries for a takedown but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Clarke misses the target.
Clarke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clarke moves forwards but Nakano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Nakano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano wants to slow Clarke down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Nakano does it's job there.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Clarke checks it.
Nakano cracks Clarke with a good jab.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Clarke throws a counter high kick but Nakano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nakano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacob Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Clarke scores with a push kick.#TD#
Clarke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakano was covering up waiting for the punch and Clarke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakano is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Clarke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nakano escapes and throws Clarke's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Nakano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clarke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clarke is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Nakano wants to control but Clarke is keeping him busy.
Minoru Nakano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clarke throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Clarke tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Clarke tries to bench press Nakano off him but Nakano keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Clarke is not content to let Nakano control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minoru Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Minoru Nakano!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Minoru Nakano!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Minoru Nakano!

Minoru Nakano wins by unanimous decision!
Minoru Nakano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BRFC 43
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1##CL#
Nakano clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nakano crunches a lovely knee into Velasquez's ribcage.
Nakano lands with a left to the head.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velasquez is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakano works on Velasquez's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakano throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez wants a takedown.
Nakano is working Velasquez over against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano. #ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Nakano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakano finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano dips a shoulder and cracks Velasquez with a mighty uppercut! Velasquez falls back against the ropes and Nakano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Velasquez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nakano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoru Nakano!
Minoru Nakano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BRFC 39
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Nakano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cooper counters with a series of strikes. Nakano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nakano misses with a body punch
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
A big right from Cooper misses.
Nakano slips a straight right by Cooper.#CL#
Nakano has Cooper up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano stalling in the clinch.
Nakano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nakano throws an elbow but misses.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nakano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Nakano misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Nakano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano is struggling to control the position.
Nakano prevents Cooper from breaking the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Cooper working hard to break the clinch.
Cooper is trying to stall.
Nakano blocks a body shot from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano wants to stall.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cooper breaks the clinch.
Cooper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nakano is landing a low percentage of strikes.
John Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Cooper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cooper tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Nakano.
Cooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Nakano.
A swing and a miss from Nakano.
Nakano slips under a jab.#T2#
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Cooper gets tackled into the ropes by Nakano. Nakano maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Cooper breaks from the clinch.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano tries to clinch there but Cooper circles away.
John Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooper.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
Cooper loads up on a big right hand but Nakano slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Nakano coming out on top.
Nakano fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Nakano misses
and Nakano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakano.
Nakano throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Cooper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid body kick from Nakano.
Nakano lands a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cooper checks a leg kick.
Nakano sets himself, and Cooper steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakano avoids it this time.
A left lands for Cooper.
Cooper throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
Nakano takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
Nakano throws a lazy head kick
and Nakano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooper looks to throw the jab but Nakano is out of range.
Nakano throws a big shot that misses.
Nakano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooper.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakano lands a really nice looking cross but Cooper seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano catches Cooper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Nakano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooper.
Nakano throws a solid leg kick but Cooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakano.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakano in his tracks.
Cooper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cooper throws a series of punches but Nakano moves out of range.
Cooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakano with a body shot.
Cooper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nakano slips under a jab from Cooper.
Nakano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cooper sprawls and moves away.
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Nakano feints and as Cooper raises his hands in defense, Nakano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Cooper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Nakano moved out of range.
John Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Nakano misses.
Cooper wants to counter with a clinch but Nakano pushes him away.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakano is looking to chop away at Cooper's legs.
Cooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakano thumps Cooper with a low kick.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano slips under a jab.
Cooper lands with a hook. Nakano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Nakano misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
Cooper scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
Cooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Nakano avoids it well.
Nakano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Nakano throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
Nakano misses with a straight right.
Cooper tests Nakano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakano slips under a jab.
Nakano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cooper manages to circle out of the way.
Nakano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano blocks a jab.
Nakano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Cooper blocks the low kick.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab.
Nakano blocks a jab.
Cooper misses with a right hand #TD#
and Nakano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cooper's guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakano wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
Nakano stops Cooper from standing up.
Nakano stands and throws Cooper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cooper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakano.
Cooper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Nakano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Nakano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nakano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Nakano prevents Cooper from escaping the position.#SUB#
Nakano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cooper, who protects the arm well.
Nakano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cooper sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nakano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
Nakano wants to take a breather but Cooper manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nakano.
Nakano is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakano looking to pass the guard.
Nakano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakano wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving. #ES2#
Cooper has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nakano is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Nakano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Nakano misses.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Nakano moved out of range nicely.
Cooper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nakano throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooper works Nakano's body with a nice hook.
Cooper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakano misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming.
Nakano has a takedown stuffed.
Cooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooper misses with a hook. Nakano ducked under it nicely.
Nakano slips a straight right by Cooper.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cooper throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it.
Nakano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakano dives in and grabs Cooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes down on Nakano's head and hops out.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakano is defended easily by Cooper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper checks the leg kick.
Cooper swinging wildly here.
Nakano misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooper counters with a two punch combo.
John Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Cooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nakano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cooper checks it well.
It seemed like Cooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Cooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakano.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper.
As Cooper tries to get set, Nakano tries to push him back and clinch up but Cooper manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper lands with a nice combination. Nakano backs away looking to recover.
Cooper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nakano swings widly with a right hand
and Cooper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nakano throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper avoiding damage as Nakano throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Cooper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakano circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Nakano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooper tries to move into range but Nakano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Nakano.
Nice straight punches there by Nakano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakano.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooper.
Nakano throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range.
Nakano looks for a takedown but Cooper sprawls well.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Nakano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooper.
A slow jab from Nakano misses its intended target.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooper misses with a straight right. #T4#
Nakano slips a jab from Cooper.
Nakano swings widly with a right hand
and Cooper counters with a left and a right that stings Nakano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Nakano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
And Cooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooper misses with a hook.
John Cooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper moves out of range as Nakano strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cooper 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for John Cooper!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for John Cooper!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for John Cooper!

John Cooper wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Cooper made sure he mentioned Bushido Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016

#R1#
Whisp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakano fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Whisp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Whisp misses its intended target.
Nakano takes a swing at Whisp's ribcage but misses.
Whisp staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Whisp.
It looked like Whisp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whisp blocks the body kick.
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Whisp uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whisp.
Nakano throws a leg kick
enabling Whisp to counter with a crisp jab.
Whisp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano misses the body punch
and Whisp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakano misses with a low kick as Whisp jumps back.
Nakano slips under a jab.
Whisp scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Whisp lands with a right hand. #T1#
Nakano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whisp.
Whisp takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
Whisp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakano swings widly with a right hand
enabling Whisp to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whisp.
Nakano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whisp defends it well.
Whisp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Whisp stuns Nakano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whisp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nakano throws a body punch but Whisp moves out of range.
Nakano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bill Whisp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Nakano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Nakano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whisp has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nakano prevents Whisp from escaping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Nakano in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Whisp is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Minoru Nakano!
An out of breath Minoru Nakano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2016

#R1#
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakano doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakano throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nakano's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Nakano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nakano is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Nakano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nakano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Nakano tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Johnson easily slips into full mount!
Nakano is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Nakano is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Nakano is staying in there.
Nakano tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Nakano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to control. Nakano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nakano trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Nakano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nakano actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Nakano wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nakano is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson not doing much here.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Nakano is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakano is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Nakano looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nakano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Nakano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Nakano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Nakano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Nakano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nakano is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Michael Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Nakano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nakano tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Nakano has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Nakano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nakano some visible discomfort.
Nakano is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
A control attempt from Nakano but he's now mounted!#T2#
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakano is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakano wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nakano to take his back!#SUB#
Nakano defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms.
Johnson not allowing Nakano to control his hands.
Johnson tries to get the hooks in deep but Nakano pushed the leg off. #T3#
The referee is taking a good look at Nakano as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Johnson!
Johnson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nakano.
Nakano wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
Johnson scores with punches from the back.
Nakano trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson keeps control of the position easily here as Nakano tries to buck him off. #T4#
Johnson avoiding Nakano 's attempts to control his hands.
Johnson has the hooks in. Nakano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at Nakano as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Johnson!
Nakano is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nakano is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is working the ground and pound. Can Nakano escape?#SUB#
Johnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nakano trying to control the hands but Johnson won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nakano is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Nakano but he's now mounted!
Nakano regains half guard.#T1#
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nakano is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nakano wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nakano looking for subs from the bottom but Johnson mounts him!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Nakano is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is really struggling to control Nakano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakano can do to turn this around?#T2#
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Nakano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson cracks Nakano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Nakano wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Nakano is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Nakano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nakano taking shots to the head. #T4#
Nakano is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson controlling from mount.
Nakano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nakano?
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakano tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Johnson!

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