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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakamura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lobo tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lobo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lobo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lobo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lobo taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Lobo is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Lobo keeps moving.
Lobo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lobo passes into half guard.
Lobo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Nakamura gets full guard.#T1#
Lobo wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Lobo looking to pass the guard.
Lobo controlling from the top position.
Lobo stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.
Lobo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura is pulling down on Lobo's head to control his posture.
Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lobo.
Lobo trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
Lobo trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lobo looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura is trying to keep Lobo in close.
Nakamura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crazy Lobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lobo lands a nice shot that snaps Nakamura's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lobo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Lobo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lobo is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Lobo has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Lobo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lobo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lobo working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Lobo keeps moving.
Lobo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lobo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Lobo's legs - danger averted.
Lobo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobo trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Lobo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinsuke Nakamura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lobo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lobo.#TD2#
Nakamura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lobo did well to prevent Nakamura getting side control.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lobo's head. #SUB#
Lobo looking for submissions off his back.
Lobo trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura prevents Lobo from improving his position.
Nakamura is just content to waste time from the top position. Lobo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Lobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lobo working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lobo is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura won't allow Lobo to sweep him here.
Nakamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobo is keeping the position for now.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here.
Nakamura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lobo's head.#SUB#
Lobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lobo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard. #REVR#
Lobo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Lobo tries to pass. #T3#
Nakamura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lobo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.
Lobo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lobo wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Lobo looking to pass the guard.
Lobo postures up.
Lobo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Crazy Lobo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lobo controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Lobo controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakamura holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lobo 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lobo lands a nice shot that snaps Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lobo.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lobo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakamura wants to control but Lobo is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lobo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakamura's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Crazy Lobo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shinsuke Nakamura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Lobo.
Lobo connects with a crisp jab.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lobo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nakamura! Lobo dives in looking to finish! Nakamura is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Lobo!
After the fight, Crazy Lobo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Shinsuke Nakamura spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 233
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Koch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Koch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakamura momentarily.
Koch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Koch loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Koch scores with a hook.
Nakamura shoots in for a double leg but Koch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koch throws out the jab.
Koch swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
Koch is looking to counter punch.
Koch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koch misses with a wild combination.
Koch scores with a hook.#T1#
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Erling Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koch.
Koch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Koch avoids it.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Koch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakamura motions for Koch to come forward. Nakamura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Nakamura misses
and Koch counters with a straight right hand.
Koch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koch missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Koch.
Nakamura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamura's head.#T2#
Koch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koch cracks Nakamura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a right hand that Koch ducks under and follows up with a left that Koch also avoids with ease.
A big left from Koch misses.
Nakamura wants to counter with a clinch but Koch pushes him away.
Nakamura throws a right hand that Koch ducks under and follows up with a left that Koch also avoids with ease.
Koch throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Koch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Nakamura slips under a jab from Koch.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koch as he avoids it easily.
Erling Koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from Koch.
Koch misses with the combination.
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura takes a swing at Koch's ribcage but misses.
Koch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koch throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura. #T4#
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koch is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Koch throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koch.
Koch throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koch throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Koch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakamura's head backwards.
Nakamura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koch looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erling Koch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nakamura lands a two punch combo.
Koch works the jab nicely.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakamura backs up against the cage.
Erling Koch is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura lands with a kick to the temple. Koch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koch loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura wants to counter the offense by Koch and move into the clinch position.
Koch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Koch avoids a kick to the body.
Koch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Koch lands a head shot.
Koch moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura darts in looking for a takedown but Koch gets double underhooks and turns Nakamura into the cage. #T1#
Nakamura misses with a body shot
enabling Koch to counter with a crisp jab.
Erling Koch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koch throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
Koch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nakamura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
letting Koch counter with a right hand.
It looks like Koch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Koch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koch throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
Koch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Koch slips the punch.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Koch.
Koch cracks Nakamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koch.
Nakamura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Koch moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Koch misses the target.
Nakamura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koch throws out the jab.
Koch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Koch misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Koch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nakamura eats them both and turns towards Koch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Nakamura looks to move away, Koch throws a big counter combo but Nakamura just gets out of the way.
Koch throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura wants to counter the offense by Koch and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Koch misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nakamura might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koch has got the better of the exchanges.
Koch avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
#T3#
Koch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamura's head.
Koch with a nice cross.
Nakamura swings for the body but Koch moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koch, as that shot connected.
Koch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Koch looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Koch has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nakamura is on him like a limpet, forcing Koch back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Koch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up with Koch, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes Koch against the cage but Koch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koch is looking to counter punch.
Koch throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koch throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Koch throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Koch scores with a nice right hand.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown but Koch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakamura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erling Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.
Koch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nakamura is looking to land body kicks.
Koch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakamura back to the cage. Koch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erling Koch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koch circles away quickly and effectively.
Koch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Koch duly obliges.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Koch shows good takedown defense.
Nakamura moves forwards but Koch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nakamura throws a hook but Koch blocks it.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakamura's hands.
Koch misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Nakamura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nakamura throws a one two combo.
Koch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koch misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Koch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jab from Koch.
Koch dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
Koch misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Koch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Koch. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
Erling Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.
Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - Koch had a free shot at his head there.
Koch misses with a wild combination.
Nakamura throws a counter combo.
Koch misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in and bounces Koch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakamura lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Koch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully. #ES#
Koch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erling Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura slips a jab from Koch.
Nakamura tries to counter with a clinch but Koch shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Koch misses its intended target.
Koch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Koch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koch cracks Nakamura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koch misses with a straight left.
Koch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koch connects with a body shot.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koch counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura moves forwards but Koch connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Koch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakamura back to the cage. Koch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.
Koch loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.#TD2#
Nakamura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Koch was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakamura finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Koch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shinsuke Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Koch breaks the clinch.
Koch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Erling Koch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy left from Koch finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erling Koch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koch 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erling Koch!
Erling Koch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Shinsuke Nakamura had this to say: 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
CEFC 302
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Prime throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown. Prime tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prime misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Prime napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Nakamura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Prime tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura wants to control but Prime is keeping him busy.
Prime is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nakamura asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Nakamura in side control, throwing shots but Prime defends. #SUB2#
Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Nakamura decides to stand up, so the ref orders Prime to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prime.
Nakamura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Prime throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prime throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Prime! #ES#
Prime explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Prime misses with a straight left.
Prime takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Prime sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prime misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nakamura lands the left hand.
Prime misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Prime.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Prime pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Danga de danga de dang - Prime scores with a four punch combination!
Prime is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.#TD#
Prime closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Prime lands in his opponent's guard.
Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Prime with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura controls Prime momentarily but Prime frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Prime won't allow Nakamura to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Prime defends easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Prime defends easily.
Prime stands up over Nakamura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamura controls Prime momentarily but Prime frees himself.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Prime defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Prime pushes him off.
Nakamura shoots in but Prime avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prime tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prime to the ground. Prime escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Nakamura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prime throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Prime looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura has a takedown stuffed.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.#T1#
Prime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Optimus Prime is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Prime.
Prime looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prime misses with a hook
and Nakamura counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prime jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Prime fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakamura to the ground. Prime is now in Nakamura's guard.
Prime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Prime manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Prime not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura wants to control but Prime is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Prime 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.
Prime thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prime trying to mount his opponent but Nakamura defends it.
Nakamura is looking to escape.
Prime throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakamura moves into full guard.
Prime postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Prime stops Nakamura from standing up. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Prime defends easily.
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prime. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Nakamura looking to control.
Prime is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Prime's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prime.
Prime preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prime cracks Nakamura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prime throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prime pinned against the cage. Prime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Prime.
A low kick from Prime misses #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a single leg into guard. Prime didn't expect that.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura won't allow Prime to get back to his feet.
Prime looking to control.
#SU2#
Nakamura stands up from Prime's guard - Nakamura perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Nakamura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shinsuke Nakamura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prime's waist but Prime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
Prime tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Prime throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prime throws a body shot but no joy.
Prime looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Prime misses with an uppercut.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nakamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Prime's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Prime manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Nakamura gets to his feet. Prime looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Prime misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prime with a body shot.
Prime throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.#TD2#
Nakamura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prime to the ground. Nakamura is now in Prime's guard.#ES#
Prime kicks Nakamura off and gets to his feet.
Prime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.
A big left from Prime misses.
Prime throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura wants to counter the offense by Prime and move into the clinch position.
Prime stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Prime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nakamura counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prime quickly recovers to half guard.
Optimus Prime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prime wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Prime is working away. #SUB2#
Nakamura wants to work for an arm triangle but Prime is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nakamura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prime sees it coming and defends easily.
Prime is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard. #T4#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Prime is trying to stand up here but Nakamura is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nakamura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prime is trying to buck Nakamura off.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Optimus Prime showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prime 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Optimus Prime!
A relieved looking Optimus Prime thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Shinsuke Nakamura stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
CEFC 299
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Kueller digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Kueller shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin Kueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kueller lands a big right hand that sends Nakamura crashing to the mat! Kueller stays standing though and waves Nakamura back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Kueller knocks out Nakamura with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kueller before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kueller picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Kueller!
In his post fight interview, Benjamin Kueller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Shinsuke Nakamura was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Dada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dada cracks Nakamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamura scrambles back to his feet.
Dada lands a nice shot to the body.
Dada scores with a hook.#TD2#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dada is looking to escape.
Nakamura wants to take a breather but Dada is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura stops Dada from getting back to his feet.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dada wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Dada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dada is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Nakamura seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakamura.
Dada pushes Nakamura off looking to stand but Nakamura dives back in and keeps control.
Dada is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Dada is trying to stand up here but Nakamura is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dada defends it well.
Dada is trying to stand back up but Nakamura is controlling him
#SUB2#
Nakamura seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dada is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shinsuke Nakamura!
A very excited looking Shinsuke Nakamura rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
IHOF 8: Mexican Standoff
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Wolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nakamura moves forwards but Wolf connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Wolf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Wolf and Nakamura goes tumbling to the canvas! Wolf follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Nakamura is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Nakamura quite badly. Nakamura pulls Wolf in close trying to recover. Wolf postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Nakamura on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Nakamura doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howlin Wolf!
Howlin Wolf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Shinsuke Nakamura spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
IHOF 6: Snake Eyes
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Basilashvili. #CUT2#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Basilashvili throws a right hand that Nakamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamura also avoids with ease.
Basilashvili scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Basilashvili's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Basilashvili's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Basilashvili throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Basilashvili circles away easily
and Basilashvili rattles Nakamura with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nakamura tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Basilashvili dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nakamura stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zurab Basilashvili!
After winning the bout, Zurab Basilashvili thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Shinsuke Nakamura had this to say: 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
IHOF IV: The Ides of March
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rand scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nakamura gets full guard.
Rand wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Rand should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Rand stops Nakamura from standing up.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Rand postures up.
Rand stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is not content to let Rand control the position.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Nakamura is letting Rand control him for a moment.
Nakamura is trying to improve his position.
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
Rand scores with a couple of short elbows.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura tries to buck Rand off but Rand is having none of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamura gets back to half guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura gets full guard.
Nakamura looking to control.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura lands with an overhand left.#T3##TD2#
Rand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Nakamura bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Rand closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Rand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakamura is just riding it out for now. Rand eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Rand has control of the leg. #T4#
Nakamura gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Rand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamura has wrist control.
Rand looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
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 Shinsuke Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Nakamura gets a takedown into half guard.
Rand trying to control from the bottom.
Shinsuke Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nakamura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rand sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rand is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Rand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Rand wants to get back to full guard but Nakamura has passed into side control.
Rand stops Nakamura from passing to mount.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rand can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rand has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Nakamura tries for a kimura but Rand is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rand sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rand lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Rand is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura is just content to waste time from the top position. Rand takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rand looking to control.
Nakamura cracks Rand with a solid left hand.
Rand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Rand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nakamura's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Rand sprawls well.
Shinsuke Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Rand drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rand looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rand wants to control but Nakamura passes easily into half guard.
Rand is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Rand defends the submission attempt.
Nakamura trying to control from Rand's half guard. Rand has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rand working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Nakamura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Rand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Rand gets caught napping as Nakamura dives in and scores a takedown. Rand manages to retain guard.
Rand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rand can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakamura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Rand wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rand has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rand moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Nakamura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rand looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rand looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rand! #REVB#
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura is trying to work for a sweep but Rand has mounted him!#SUB2#
Rand working for a guillotine from mount but Nakamura is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Nakamura regains half guard.
Nakamura trying to hold on to Rand's head to control him but Rand postures up.
#SUB2#
Rand is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Rand stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
Rand is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Rand defends easily.
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rand has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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#
Nakamura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ward Rand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinsuke Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinsuke Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakamura 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 for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Shinsuke Nakamura wins by unanimous decision!
Shinsuke Nakamura thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IHOF 2.5: Ice Cold Combat
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakamura's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.#KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Nakamura crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nakamura looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Nakamura back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinsuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen drops Nakamura with a big left hand! Nakamura is injured, injured bad! Pulkkinen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert Pulkkinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Shinsuke Nakamura was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
IHOF 1.0
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakamura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rand to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Nakamura scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rand connects with the punch.#TD2#
Rand throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakamura was covering up waiting for the punch and Rand finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rand throws a big elbow that misses.
Rand controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Rand controlling him for the moment.
Rand should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nakamura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nakamura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
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.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nakamura advances to half guard.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Rand 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rand is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Rand's hands, connecting with Rand's forehead.#T3##SUB#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura but Rand is defending well.
#SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rand gets full guard.#SUB#
Nakamura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rand has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rand passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rand is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakamura is defending well.
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 Shinsuke Nakamura 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##CL2#
Rand closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Rand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rand lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rand trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rand gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakamura to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Nakamura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rand has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SU2#
Rand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Rand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakamura with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinsuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nakamura sprawls well initially but Rand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rand wants to free his trapped foot but Nakamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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. Rand connects with a nice short shot to Nakamura's temple. #T2#
Rand wants to pass to mount but Nakamura is defending the position.
Rand wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Nakamura manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rand keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Rand has Nakamura pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rand pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nakamura tumbling to the mat - Rand dives into Nakamura's guard.#ES#
Nakamura has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rand has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rand tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura cracks Rand with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakamura.
#BC2#
Rand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakamura or perhaps it was just good defense by Rand, which made it look bad.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Rand shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Rand forces Nakamura back against the cage and clinches.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Rand won't allow it.
#T4##TD#
Nakamura lands a takedown into guard.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Rand is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Shinsuke Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rand is pulling down on Nakamura's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakamura, at least for the moment.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Rand is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rand has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ward Rand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakamura is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Rand shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Nakamura kicks Rand off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Nakamura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nakamura seems to be looking for submissions.
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Rand wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Rand looking for submissions off his back.
Rand is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rand is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving. #SUB#
Nakamura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Rand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
Rand being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakamura feinted with a counter takedown.
Rand throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Rand tries to get set, Nakamura tries to push him back and clinch up but Rand manages to avoid the attempt.#T3##TD2#
Rand gets a takedown into half guard.
Nakamura is trying to escape back to his feet but Rand uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nakamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakamura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rand's best efforts.
Nakamura is looking to escape.
Nakamura gets full guard.#SUB#
Nakamura working for a triangle but Rand defends it easily.
#T4##SUB#
Rand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rand controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinsuke Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Shinsuke Nakamura wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Shinsuke Nakamura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GFO: The Special Friday
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Southall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Southall throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura wants to counter the offense by Southall and move into the clinch position.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Southall.
Nakamura checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakamura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Southall defends well and Nakamura ends up having to push Southall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Southall.
Southall misses with a leg kick.
Southall throws a low kick, looking for Nakamura's leg but Nakamura calmly moves out of range.
Southall delivers a nice body kick.
Southall keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Southall.
A thudding body kick lands there by Southall!
Southall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nakamura looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakamura.#CUT#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Southall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nakamura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Southall can pounce on him.
Southall throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it. #T1#
Southall lands with a nice body kick.
Southall feints and then cracks Nakamura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakamura down.
You can see that Nakamura has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Nakamura to the canvas! Southall follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!
Neville Southall retains his heavyweight title!
In defeat, Shinsuke Nakamura stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
GFO IX: Hudson v Montgomery
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rand circles away.
Rand lands a jab-cross combination.
Rand shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Rand darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
Rand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rand wants to break free but Nakamura has control.
Nakamura pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakamura, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rand tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rand with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Nakamura counters with a crisp one two that drops Rand! Nakamura thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rand to his feet! Rand is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Rand is rocked!#T1#
Nakamura is looking to slow Rand down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Nakamura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakamura slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Nakamura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nakamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Nakamura drops an elbow to the side of Rand's head.
Rand tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rand is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nakamura prevents Rand from improving his position.#T4#
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rand looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Rand throws Nakamura to one side and escapes!
Rand shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ward Rand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rand is breathing heavily.
Nakamura connects with a solid leg kick.
Rand could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rand stuffs the takedown.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rand to the mat! Rand manages to get full guard.
Rand looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura passes Rand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rand misses with a body kick.
Nakamura dives in for a single leg takedown but Rand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakamura shoots in but Rand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Rand shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamura is trying to defend but Rand finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Nakamura has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rand is on him like a limpet, forcing Nakamura back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamura prevents it.
Nakamura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.#T1#
Rand tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakamura smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Nakamura tries to get set, Rand tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakamura manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Rand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rand throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rand!
Rand seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakamura dominates the positioning.
Shinsuke Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Nakamura decides to stand back up. Nakamura steps back and let's Rand get back to his feet.#T2#
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Rand's belly button to the back.
Rand takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakamura showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Nakamura 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.
#T3##SU2#
Nakamura stands up and beckons Rand to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rand scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nakamura manages to mount him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakamura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nakamura looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Nakamura working for a guillotine from mount but Rand is in no mood to give up. #SU2#
Nakamura stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Rand has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nakamura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rand is defending well.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rand stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rand shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Rand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rand doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Rand with a poor takedown
and Rand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Nakamura pulls Rand into guard.
Nakamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Nakamura is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rand presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rand trying to stall but Nakamura improves his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Rand takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into Rand's guard.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Nakamura stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rand is wriggling around but Nakamura manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Nakamura is looking to advance position but Rand won't allow it.
Nakamura passes to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Rand wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nakamura takes a little break here. Rand wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nakamura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rand some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura controls the position.
Check out the look on Nakamura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nakamura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2#
Nakamura stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinsuke Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinsuke Nakamura!
Our winner, Shinsuke Nakamura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EG: Monday Night Fist Fights 2
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Werdum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Werdum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakamuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Werdum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakamura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Werdum gets control of Nakamura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Werdum will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Werdum wants to stand up but Nakamura is controlling him.
Werdum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Nakamura won't allow Werdum to sweep him here.
Nakamura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakamura advances position into side control!
Werdum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Werdum wants to get back to his feet.
Werdum can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakamura lands an elbow. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Werdum taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Werdum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Nakamura has an Americana. Werdum didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nakamura is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nakamura hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shinsuke Nakamura!
A very excited looking Shinsuke Nakamura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EG 5: Glorious Death
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakamura throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lamb.
Jeremy Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb moves out of range as Nakamura throws a body kick.
Lamb is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nakamura.#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Lamb has been cut.
Nakamura takes one to the chin there.
Lamb thows a leg kick but Nakamura checks it #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a single leg into guard. Lamb didn't expect that. #SU#
Nakamura stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Lamb closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Nakamura jumps guard.
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lamb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Nakamura has an active guard here but Lamb has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Nakamura flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamb is one step ahead there.
Lamb looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nakamura is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nakamura advances to half guard.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lamb is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard. #ES2#
Lamb kicks Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Lamb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lamb misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Nakamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lamb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lamb.
Nice takedown defense from Lamb. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinsuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown but Lamb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakamura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Lamb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Nakamura throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakamura or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamb, which made it look bad.
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!
Lamb misses with a takedown attempt - Nakamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lamb is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Lamb misses with a series of wild punches.
Lamb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamb wants it to stay on the feet.
Lamb tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Lamb clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lamb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Nakamura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lamb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakamura is in Lamb's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Lamb wants to stand and escape but Nakamura is having none of it.
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 Shinsuke Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Lamb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Nakamura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lamb!
Lamb is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nakamura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Lamb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lamb!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura trying to control but Lamb is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Nakamura swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lamb is now in Nakamura's guard. A big mistake from Nakamura there, giving up the dominant position!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakamura holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Lamb stands up and waves to Nakamura to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Lamb as Nakamura shoots in.#T2#
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamb.
Jeremy Lamb seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Nakamura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lamb's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Lamb pushes Nakamura off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lamb throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Lamb shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Lamb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamb's waist but Lamb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side. #TD#
Nakamura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Lamb kicks off Nakamura and gets to his feet. #CL#
Nakamura darts in and clinches Lamb up against the cage.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Nakamura wants to break free but Lamb has control.
Nakamura wants to get back to striking at distance but Lamb won't allow it.
#BC2#
Lamb breaks the clinch.
Lamb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lamb.
Lamb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamb misses with a takedown attempt - Nakamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lamb looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamb throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily. #T4#
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Lamb circles away.
#TD#
Nakamura feints and as Lamb raises his hands in defense, Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakamura pushing down on Lamb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Nakamura there. #SUB#
Nakamura seems to be looking for submissions.
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 moves nicely into side control.
Lamb wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Lamb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nakamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lamb sprawls well initially but Nakamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shinsuke Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lamb pushes Nakamura off looking to stand but Nakamura dives back in and keeps control.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamb's head.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Lamb defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Lamb 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shinsuke Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamb lands with a cross. #CL2#
Lamb gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lamb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Nakamura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Lamb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamb wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamb's waist but Lamb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinsuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lamb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Lamb.
Lamb is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lamb throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakamura.
Nakamura is standing up over Lamb. Lamb looks to escape but Nakamura dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Nakamura landing a few strikes.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Lamb is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Nakamura stands up and beckons Lamb to his feet.
Lamb shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Lamb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Lamb moves into range and clinches up with Nakamura.#BC2#
Lamb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Lamb works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakamura tries to clinch up but Lamb circles away and keeps his distance.
Lamb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Lamb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Nakamura gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Lamb. Those never looked like landing.
Lamb misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Lamb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lamb looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lamb leaves Nakamura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Lamb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lamb 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Lamb!
Shinsuke Nakamura spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
EG Midweek Rumble
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Matienzo with a jab.
Matienzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matienzo connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura shoots in for a double leg but Matienzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matienzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matienzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab by Matienzo.
Matienzo throws a series of strikes that have Nakamura backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura shoots in but Matienzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matienzo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinsuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Jab by Matienzo.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Matienzo moves out of range.
A nice side step and Matienzo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matienzo lands a big right hook! Nakamura looks hurt but is still standing! Matienzo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Nakamura falls down and Matienzo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Nakamura's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Matienzo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yoel Matienzo!
A less than humble Yoel Matienzo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Shinsuke Nakamura had this to say: 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakamura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turkey leaves Nakamura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakamura throws a push kick but Turkey slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Turkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turkey , as that shot connected.
Nakamura loses concentration momentarily and Turkey pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Nakamura crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Turkey finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wild Turkey !
A victorious Wild Turkey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Shinsuke Nakamura spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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