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Event:
Pacio 25
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakamura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Theron throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Theron is controlling him.
Theron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Theron lands a couple of digs.
Theron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Theron distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Theron is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theron is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Theron is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Theron looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakamura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Nice strikes from Theron there.
Theron working the head and body with strikes.
Theron controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Theron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Theron uses his free foot to push down on Nakamura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nakamura.
Theron landing strikes from the mount and Nakamura is in trouble! #ROC2#
Nakamura is rocked!
A big strike lands for Theron! That's really hurt Nakamura and he's turned his back - Theron keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Theron jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Theron!
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Event:
Pacio 24
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Theron misses with a jab to the body
and Nakamura counters with a nice body kick.
Nakamura tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Theron counters with a takedown into side control.
Theron controlling the position from side mount.
Nakamura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nakamura some visible discomfort.
Theron landing strikes.
Theron lands some shots froms side control.
Theron landing strikes.
Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Theron keeps moving and retains side control.
Theron landing strikes. #T1#
Theron is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Theron's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Theron stalls from top position.
Theron working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#
Nakamura is rocked!
Theron advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Theron is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nakamura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nakamura shrugs it off.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T2#
Theron controlling the pace for now.
Theron looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nakamura covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Theron!
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Event:
Pacio 22
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takeshi connects with a looping right hand.
Nakamura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takeshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takeshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takeshi lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takeshi blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Takeshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakamura with a body shot.
Takeshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takeshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakamura throws a wild hook but Takeshi just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Nakamura gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Takeshi raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Takeshi!
Takumi Takeshi is the new lightweight champion!
Takumi Takeshi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Takayanagi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takayanagi. Takayanagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura cracks the inside of Takayanagi's front leg.
Takayanagi thumps Nakamura with a low kick.
Takayanagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takayanagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takayanagi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakamura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mega Gym - Capacity 35 in the buildup to the fight.
Nakamura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakamura punishes Takayanagi's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takayanagi. That's going to slow Nakamura down.
Nakamura misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Takayanagi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura is trying to stand.
Takayanagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Takayanagi stalling.
Let's hope that Takayanagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nakamura tries to kick Takayanagi off in order to stand up. Takayanagi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takayanagi controlling from side mount. #ES#
Nakamura explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takayanagi.
Nakamura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Nakamura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takayanagi tries to land a leg kick but Nakamura saw it coming and moves away.
Takayanagi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takayanagi throws a low kick but Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Takayanagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Takayanagi misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura throws a hook but Takayanagi avoids it easily.
Takayanagi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nakamura jabs Takayanagi right on the nose. Takayanagi blinks but takes it well.
Takayanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takayanagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takayanagi has time to react.#ROC#
Takayanagi is rocked!#T3#
Nakamura cracks Takayanagi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Takayanagi falls backwards against the cage. Nakamura follows up with more strikes that drop Takayanagi to his knees. Nakamura keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Takayanagi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiji Nakamura!
During a confident post fight interview, Fiji Nakamura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 19
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakamura throws the left hand but Takeshi avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura lands with a hook. Takeshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakamura misses with a body punch
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura throws a jab when Takeshi was well out of range.
Takeshi cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiji Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakamura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takeshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakamura throws a jab when Takeshi was well out of range.
Takeshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura throws a hook but Takeshi blocks it.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeshi manages to avoid it.
Takeshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Takeshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Takeshi digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Nakamura walks into a jab.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Takeshi ducks down to avoid it.
Takeshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Takeshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takeshi is able to avoid easily.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Takeshi ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Takeshi counters with a series of strikes. Nakamura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takeshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Takeshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Takeshi's knee but Takeshi avoids it well.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses
and Takeshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Nakamura is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakamura has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Takeshi is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Nakamura hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takumi Takeshi!
Takumi Takeshi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 17
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lasica connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Lasica throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Lasica moves out of range easily. #CL#
Lasica has Nakamura up against the cage in a clinch.
Lasica lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lasica lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lasica is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lasica lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura is trying to drag Lasica to the mat but Lasica just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lasica scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura is trying to drag Lasica to the mat but Lasica just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jam Lasica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiji Nakamura.
Lasica is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nakamura is working for takedown but Lasica is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lasica stalling the fight.
#T1#
Lasica lands with a left to the head.
Lasica will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nakamura up against the cage.
Lasica lands a right hand.
Lasica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Lasica turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Nakamura bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura moves to clinch but Lasica breaks away
and Lasica counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Lasica closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nakamura to the mat! Nakamura manages to get full guard.
Nakamura has a closed guard, preventing Lasica from standing up.
Lasica will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lasica trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lasica really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##ES2#
Nakamura has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lasica has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nakamura is working for takedown but Lasica is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakamura tries to score a body lock takedown but Lasica shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nakamura looks winded!
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
Lasica lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura wants a takedown.
Nakamura wants to take the fight to the mat but Lasica manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lasica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lasica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards. #BC#
Lasica escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Lasica moves out of range.
Lasica throws a leg kick but Nakamura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Nakamura as Lasica shoots in.
Lasica lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakamura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lasica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lasica half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Lasica lands with a good body shot.
Lasica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lasica defends it well.#CL#
Lasica gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lasica gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakamura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lasica pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lasica scores with a shoulder strike.
Lasica content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lasica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lasica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lasica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lasica. #BC#
Lasica manages to break the clinch.
Lasica blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lasica or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura, which made it look bad. #CL#
Lasica moves into the clinch.#T4#
Lasica lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lasica pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lasica throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.#CL#
Lasica gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lasica lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lasica after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lasica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown.
Lasica prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lasica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lasica.
Lasica pushes Nakamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lasica gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Lasica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lasica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jam Lasica dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lasica shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Lasica's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lasica lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lasica circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lasica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Lasica gets a clinch.
Nakamura is trying to drag Lasica to the mat but Lasica just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jam Lasica has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Lasica.
Nakamura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lasica is defending well.
Jam Lasica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiji Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lasica.
Lasica scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head. #ROC#
Nakamura is rocked!
Lasica lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Lasica finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lasica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lasica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lasica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Lasica pushes Nakamura against the cage. Lasica is working some dirty boxing. Lasica pushes off with a quick right hook! Nakamura goes down! Nakamura tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lasica moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jam Lasica!
Jam Lasica was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 15
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Sius wants to stay close but Nakamura steps back to make room for something. Sius seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Nakamura and Sius drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fiji Nakamura!
Fiji Nakamura got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 12
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Nakamura lands a big head kick that sends Doe tumbling to the mat! Nakamura takes a step backwards and waves Doe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Doe is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Look low, kick high! Nakamura uses the oldest trick in the book to send Doe tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Nakamura is absolutely delighted - when Doe wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fiji Nakamura!
Fiji Nakamura opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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