Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2019

#R1#
Nakata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Nakata is looking to counter the offense by Underwood and move into the clinch.
Nakata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Underwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Underwood.
Nakata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Underwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Underwood cracks a nice hook into Nakata's ribs.
Underwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakata avoids the body shot from Underwood.
Nakata tries to counter by clinching up but Underwood breaks away and moves out of range.
Underwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Nakata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Underwood jabs Nakata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakata avoids the body shot from Underwood.
Underwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Underwood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nakata takes a step back to recover.
Underwood throws a shot to the body.
A head kick from Underwood lands but Nakata takes it in his stride. #T2#
Underwood jabs Nakata right on the nose. Nakata blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakata crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Underwood - the referee stops the clock and Nakata gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Underwood. Nakata manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Underwood throws a head kick but Nakata moves out of range.
Underwood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Underwood cracks a nice hook into Nakata's ribs.
Gage Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakata sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Underwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakata's head.
The crowd cheers as Underwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakata doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Nice jab there from Underwood.
A lazy left from Underwood finds it's target.
Underwood lands with a nice body punch.
Underwood lands a nice looking body kick.
Underwood throws a shot from downtown. Nakata moves away and avoids it.
Nakata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Underwood.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underwood. Nakata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Underwood manages to circle out of the way.
Underwood delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Underwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Underwood throws a lazy right hand but Nakata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Underwood lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underwood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakata on the side of the head.
Nakata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Underwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Underwood lands a nice looking body kick.
Underwood thumps Nakata with a low kick.
Nakata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body kick there by Underwood.
Underwood has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nakata is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Underwood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Underwood. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Underwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Underwood connects with a body shot.#T1#
Underwood cracks Nakata with an open hand slap.
Underwood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakata at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Underwood finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nakata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nakata might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Underwood throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Nakata counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Underwood!
Underwood can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Underwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakata controlling the position. #T2#
Underwood is looking to reverse the position.
Nakata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Underwood is trying to control Nakata's posture but Nakata avoids it.
Nakata avoids the strikes from the bottom by Underwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakata happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Underwood wants to control but Nakata postures up.
Underwood being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nakata moves out of range of the body kick from Underwood.
Underwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Underwood punishes Nakata's body with a nice straight punch.
Underwood delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Underwood throws a head kick that misses.
Nakata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Underwood manages to circle out of the way.
Underwood lands a nice shot that snaps Nakata's head back.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Underwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Underwood tries to get set, Nakata tries to push him back and clinch up but Underwood manages to avoid the attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Underwood.
Nakata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Underwood.
Underwood works Nakata's body with a nice hook.
Nakata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Underwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Underwood.
Nakata blocks the body kick.
Underwood jabs at Nakata's body.
Gage Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Underwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Underwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood lands a high kick!
Nakata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Nakata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Nakata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Underwood. That one must have hurt.
Underwood scores with a kick to the body.
Nakata needs to keep his hands up - Underwood had a free shot at his head there.
Nakata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakata moves out of range as Underwood throws a body kick.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakata moves away.
Nakata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Underwood manages to circle out of the way.
Underwood throws a nice head kick!
Uchimura Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Underwood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakata rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Underwood lands a leg kick that knocks Nakata off balance momentarily.
Underwood lands a body shot.
Nakata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood thuds his shin into the meat of Nakata's side.
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!
Underwood misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Underwood coming out on top.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakata manages to avoid it.
Nakata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Underwood.
Underwood tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Nakata moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Nakata is looking to counter the offense by Underwood and move into the clinch.
Gage Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underwood misses the shot to the body.
Nakata tries to counter by clinching up but Underwood breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakata blocks the body kick.
Underwood lands a high kick!
Nakata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Underwood tenderised Nakata's leg. Nakata is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Nakata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Underwood misses with an uppercut. Nakata saw that one coming.
Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakata.
Nakata moves out of range as Underwood throws a body kick.
Nakata takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Underwood catches Nakata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Underwood misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Nakata moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakata misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Underwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Underwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Underwood!

Event: EFC Cobb vs Turturro
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Cape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cape is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cape goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cape.
Nakata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakata.
Nakata is looking to counter the offense by Cape and move into the clinch.
Cape lands a nice shot that snaps Nakata's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Cape as he connects with a hook.
Cape throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cape's coach down at Stark Combat Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cape's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cape works the jab nicely.
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!
Good shot there by Cape.
Nakata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Cape throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Cape has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nakata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cape lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cape.
Nakata misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakata swings wildly with an uppercut but Cape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cape effectively controlling the action here.
Nakata being controlled against the cage.
Cape connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
Cape has Nakata pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Talon Cape.#CL2#
Cape takes the fight into the clinch.
Cape has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Nakata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nakata tries to throw a body punch but Cape avoids it by throwing Nakata back against the cage.
Nakata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nakata blocks it with crossed arms.
Cape looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Cape.
Cape is pushing Nakata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nakata working aggressively here. #T3#
Cape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cape.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cape.
Nakata lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Talon Cape.#CL2#
Cape closes the distance and pushes Nakata back into the cage.
Cape misses with a knee strike.
Cape lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cape looking to slow down the pace here.
Cape is stalling here.
Nakata gets through Cape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nakata.
Nakata misses with a punch to the body.
Nakata is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cape is defending well.
Cape tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Nakata is working for takedown but Cape is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uchimura Nakata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cape pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nakata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cape's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nakata throws a head punch that misses.
Cape lands an elbow that stopped Nakata in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Nakata.
Cape stalling in the clinch but Nakata improves position.
Cape is stalling here.
Cape pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakata throws a head punch that misses.
Nakata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cape backwards.
Come on Cape - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cape lands an elbow just above Nakata 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Talon Cape dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nakata walks into a left hand.
Cape thumps Nakata with a low kick.
Cape lands a head shot.
Talon Cape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cape throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakata is looking to counter the offense by Cape and move into the clinch.
Cape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cape lands a jab.
Nakata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Cape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cape.
Cape with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cape throws a leg kick but Nakata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cape wants to clinch.
Talon Cape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cape scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakata doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Cape.
Cape sizes up Nakata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cape lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cape misses with a body shot.
Cape is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cape throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Cape throws a head kick but Nakata moves out of range.
Nakata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cape manages to circle out of the way.
Cape swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cape looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakata is just out of range.
Nakata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cape takes a swing at Nakata's ribcage but misses.
Nakata is looking to counter the offense by Cape and move into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Cape.
Cape throws a head kick that Nakata semi-blocks.
Nakata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Cape. #T3#
Cape throws a head kick that misses.
Nakata is looking to counter the offense by Cape and move into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cape. #CL2#
Cape clinches up against the cage.
Nakata has a couple of punches blocked by Cape.
Cape leaning against his opponent.
Nakata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cape taking a breather.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cape taking a breather.
Cape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Nakata.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nakata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakata blocks an elbow strike from Cape.
A short left from Nakata.
Cape taking a breather.
Cape looking to throw knees to the head but Nakata is blocking nicely. #T4#
Cape pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakata controlling the action here for a moment.
Nakata blocks the elbow strike.
Nakata struggles to land a body shot inside as Cape controls his hands.
Cape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nakata is keeping busy.
Cape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nakata tries a body shot but Cape blocks it.
Cape pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nakata prevents a body shot from Cape.
Cape throws a head punch that misses.
Nakata misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakata is defending well for now.
Cape avoiding damage.
Nakata swings wildly with an uppercut but Cape uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Talon Cape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cape looks to throw the jab but Nakata is out of range.
Nakata ducks under a wild hook from Cape.
Cape jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cape scores with a leg kick.
Nakata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cape catches Nakata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Cape.
As Cape tries to get set, Nakata tries to push him back and clinch up but Cape manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cape.
A head kick from Cape lands but Nakata takes it in his stride.
Cape scores with a jab.
Cape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Cape works Nakata's body with a nice hook.
Cape feints and then cracks Nakata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakata down.
Cape misses with the combination.
Cape thumps Nakata with a low kick.
Cape misses with a body shot.
Nakata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cape manages to circle out of the way.
Cape lands a body shot. #CL2#
Cape has managed to clinch.
Cape misses with a knee to the head.
Cape comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Uchimura Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakata as Cape tries to tie him up.
Nakata misses with the head strike.
Nakata misses with some punches.
Cape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cape tries to land a knee to the head but Nakata blocks with his arms.
Cape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakata.
Nakata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Nakata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakata misses with a punch to the body.
Nakata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakata misses with a punch to the body.
Nakata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakata tries a body shot but Cape blocks it.
Cape stalling the fight.
Nakata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cape throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cape putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Cape lands a nice knee to the body.
Cape is pushing Nakata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nakata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakata misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cape's elbow.
Cape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakata's face.
Nakata lands a shoulder strike.
Nakata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cape backwards.
Nakata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cape.
Nakata working hard to break the clinch.
Cape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Cape.
Cape is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nakata fails to land.
Cape blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nakata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cape is looking to control Nakata's arms but Nakata gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cape has his back to the cage.
Nakata misses with a body punch.
Cape misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakata misses with a punch to the body.
Nakata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakata misses with some punches.
Nakata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cape looking to throw knees to the head but Nakata is blocking nicely.
Nakata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakata throws a head punch that misses.
Talon Cape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakata lands an uppercut.
Cape lands a knee to the body.
Nakata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cape prevents a body shot from Nakata.
Cape tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakata avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Cape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cape 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Cape!
Talon Cape thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi 123
Date: Nov 04, 2018

#R1#
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to slow Nakata down with leg kicks.
Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Marcelo Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa works Nakata's body with a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakata has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Barbosa shoots in and gets a takedown into Nakata's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Nakata keeps moving.
Barbosa advances to half guard. #T1#
Barbosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nakata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakata is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Nakata is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Nakata is having none of it. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Nakata is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa not doing much here.
Barbosa trying to control from half guard but Nakata is working away.
Barbosa passes to side control. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Nakata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa has hold of Nakata's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nakata seems comfortable defending it but Barbosa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nakata is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nakata is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barbosa couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Barbosa!

Event: SyFi 115
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Ban Gbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakata at a distance.
Ban Gbus lands with a right hand.
Nakata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ban Gbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakata's head.
Nakata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ban Gbus. Nakata does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Ban Gbus - just one landing.
A left lands for Ban Gbus.
Nakata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ban Gbus cracks Nakata with an open hand slap.#T1#
Ban Gbus lands with a good body shot.
Ban Gbus scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Nakata is rocked!
Ban Gbus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakata. Nakata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Nakata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheers as Ban Gbus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakata doesn't seem phased though.
Ban Gbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ban Gbus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ban Gbus cracks Nakata with a hook to the temple - Nakata is on wobbly legs here! Ban Gbus swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nakata falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ban Gbus wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kento Ban Gbus!
Kento Ban Gbus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SyFi 107
Date: Sep 23, 2018

#R1#
Bebe shoots in and drives through. Nakata sprawls well.#CL#
Bebe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakata working aggressively here.
Nakata has a couple of punches blocked by Bebe.
Bebe blocks a body shot from Nakata.
Nakata throws a punch but it's blocked by Bebe.
Bebe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nakata digs a right hand underneath Bebe's ribcage. Bebe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bebe blocks a body shot from Nakata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakata misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakata. #TD#
Bebe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bebe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Bebe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakata is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Nakata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bebe controls Nakata momentarily but Nakata frees himself.
Bebe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.
Nakata being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Bebe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bebe is adopting a defensive guard.
Bebe is striking off his back. Nakata thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bebe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nakata has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bebe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebe is trying to get back to full guard.
Bebe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bebe tries to roll over but Nakata keeps him under control.
Nakata performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bebe trying to control but Nakata postures up.
Bebe keeping control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bebe regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uchimura Nakata 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##TD#
Bebe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakata regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bebe.
Bebe being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Bebe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakata looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakata looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakata! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebe wants to control but Nakata postures up.#T1#
Nakata in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bebe tries to improve position but can't.
Bebe struggling a bit here.
Bebe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bebe is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bebe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bebe trying to control but Nakata postures up.
Nakata controlling the action here.
Nakata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bebe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bebe is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in 11th Planet Jiu Jitsu inform me that Nakata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Bebe trying to control from the bottom.
Bebe is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bebe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bebe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakata avoids it really well and circles away.
Bebe shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakata sprawls well. He's pushed Bebe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uchimura Nakata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bebe shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakata wants to counter the offense by Bebe and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Bebe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bebe misses with an uppercut. Nakata saw that one coming.
Bebe sets himself, and Nakata steps forward looking for the clinch! Bebe avoids it this time.
Nakata stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Nakata gets caught flat footed, as Bebe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bebe is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakata has wrist control.
Nakata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bebe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bebe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakata controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bebe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bebe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bebe shoots in and drives through. Nakata sprawls well.
Nakata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bebe.
No luck for Bebe with that takedown attempt.
Bebe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Nakata tries to counter it with a takedown but Bebe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Bebe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bebe misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Nakata counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakata walks away with a smile on his face. Bebe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robert Bebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Bebe with that takedown attempt.
Nakata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bebe.
Bebe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakata as he jumps to the side.
Nakata is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bebe has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Nakata. No joy for Bebe on that attempt.
Bebe sets himself, and Nakata steps forward looking for the clinch! Bebe avoids it this time.
Bebe shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakata sprawls well. He's pushed Bebe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bebe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakata but Nakata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nakata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bebe.
Bebe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakata defends well and Bebe ends up having to push Nakata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bebe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakata avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakata wants to counter with a clinch but Bebe pushes him away.#T2#
Nakata stuffs the takedown attempt from Bebe. Bebe gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakata wants to counter with a clinch but Bebe pushes him away.
Nakata ducks under a wild hook from Bebe.
Bebe shoots in but Nakata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakata wants to counter the offense by Bebe and move into the clinch position.
Bebe with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Nakata counters by clinching up.
Nakata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakata struggles to land a body shot inside as Bebe controls his hands.
Nakata misses with some punches.
Nakata misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakata has a couple of punches blocked by Bebe. #T3#
Nakata can't find room to land a body shot as Bebe controls the action. #TD#
Bebe pulls guard.
Nakata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bebe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bebe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nakata trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bebe's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bebe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakata defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uchimura Nakata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakata 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uchimura Nakata!
During a confident post fight interview, Uchimura Nakata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Robert Bebe had this to say: 'I... I got nothing to say... '.

Event: WeInSyd 27
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Kimchi lands a nice hook to Nakata's body. Nakata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kimchi lands with a nice body punch.
Kimchi cracks Nakata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kimchi throws a hook but Nakata avoids it easily.
Kimchi misses with a hook.
Nakata moves away from the strike by Kimchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimchi connects with a crisp jab.
Kimchi jabs at Nakata's body.
Kimchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korean Kimchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kimchi lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Kimchi does it's job there.
Kimchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakata moves out of range as Kimchi strikes.
Kimchi misses with a hook.
Nakata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Kimchi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nakata tries to move into range but Kimchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kimchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakata tries to counter with a takedown but Kimchi is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Kimchi misses.
Kimchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Kimchi - just one landing.
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!
Kimchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Kimchi throws a jab when Nakata was well out of range.
Nakata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kimchi.
Nakata moves forwards but Kimchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kimchi tests Nakata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakata takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Kimchi. Beautiful body shot.
Nakata takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Kimchi cracks Nakata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Kimchi.
Nakata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nakata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kimchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kimchi lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korean Kimchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nakata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimchi misses with an uppercut. Nakata saw that one coming.
Korean Kimchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kimchi, as that shot connected.
A jab from Kimchi does it's job there.
Kimchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kimchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimchi throws out a loose jab but Nakata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimchi lands an overhand right.#T1#
Kimchi lands with a nice body punch.
Kimchi lands with an overhand left.
Nakata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kimchi looks to land a left hand but Nakata moved out of range nicely.
Nakata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kimchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakata scrambles back to his feet.
Kimchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kimchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Nakata slips under a jab.
Nakata tries to counter by clinching up but Kimchi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kimchi connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Kimchi misses its intended target.
Kimchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakata momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kimchi.
Nakata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kimchi manages to circle out of the way.
Kimchi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kimchi scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Nice body punch from Kimchi.
Nakata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kimchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakata was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimchi.
Nakata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kimchi scores with a hook to the body. Nakata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kimchi scores with a nice strike.
Nakata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimchi.
Nakata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kimchi manages to circle out of the way.
Kimchi misses with an uppercut.
Nakata tries to counter by clinching up but Kimchi breaks away and moves out of range.
Kimchi misses the jab.#T4#
Kimchi misses with a straight right.
Nakata is looking to counter the offense by Kimchi and move into the clinch.
Kimchi scores with a shot to the body.
Kimchi misses the shot to the body.
Nakata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kimchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakata.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nakata might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kimchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kimchi throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korean Kimchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kimchi misses with a hook. Nakata ducked under it nicely.
Kimchi scores with a hook.
Nakata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimchi.
The fighters circling - Kimchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kimchi.
Nice uppercut there from Kimchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakata moves away from the strike by Kimchi.
Kimchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kimchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kimchi.
Nakata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimchi.
Kimchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kimchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kimchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kimchi throws a right hand that Nakata ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakata also avoids with ease.
Uchimura Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kimchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kimchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakata.
Nakata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nakata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimchi.
Kimchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kimchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakata.#T3#
A jab from Kimchi misses.
As Kimchi tries to get set, Nakata tries to push him back and clinch up but Kimchi manages to avoid the attempt.
Kimchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kimchi.
Kimchi stuns Nakata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kimchi scores with a shot to the body.
Nakata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Kimchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakata's head.
Kimchi lands a body shot.
Kimchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Korean Kimchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Kimchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakata appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kimchi manages to circle out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Korean Kimchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kimchi 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: NJMMA 65
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1##TD#
Nakata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Limbaugh sprawls well initially but Nakata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakata blocks the strikes from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakata working over Limbaugh with some ground and pound. Limbaugh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Limbaugh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Limbaugh is pressing down on Nakata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Limbaugh trying to strike off his back.
Limbaugh striking from his own guard.
Limbaugh striking off his back but it's not causing Nakata any problems.
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Limbaugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakata is one step ahead there.
Limbaugh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakata scoring with some ground and pound.
Limbaugh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Nakata scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakata working some strikes from top position.
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!
Nakata cracks Limbaugh with a solid left hand.
Limbaugh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nakata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Limbaugh is keeping the position for now.
Limbaugh scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom. #T1#
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Limbaugh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nakata stands up over Limbaugh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Limbaugh striking off his back but it's not causing Nakata any problems.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Limbaugh keeps moving.
Limbaugh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom.
Nakata passes Limbaugh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Limbaugh gets full guard.
Nakata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Limbaugh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nakata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Limbaugh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Limbaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Limbaugh throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Limbaugh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Limbaugh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Limbaugh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nakata is in close to Limbaugh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakata looking to pass the guard.
Nakata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakata pushing down on Limbaugh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Limbaugh is looking for a sweep. Nakata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakata is looking to take a break and control but Limbaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Limbaugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Limbaugh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nakata wants to pass to mount but Limbaugh is defending the position.
Nakata is keen to just control but Limbaugh is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limbaugh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nakata drops an elbow to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Limbaugh has hold of Nakata's hands but Nakata slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Nakata is trying to control. Limbaugh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Nakata there.
Nakata lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakata winds up and cracks Limbaugh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Limbaugh missing with punches from the bottom.
Nakata lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakata working over Limbaugh with some ground and pound. Limbaugh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Limbaugh gets back to full guard.
Limbaugh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Nakata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Limbaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Limbaugh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Nakata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Limbaugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.
Limbaugh lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Nakata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Limbaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Limbaugh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nakata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Limbaugh is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Limbaugh scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakata trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Limbaugh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uchimura Nakata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Nakata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakata landing strikes.
Nakata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Limbaugh on the ground.
Nakata lands an elbow.
Limbaugh is looking for a sweep.
Nakata lands some shots froms side control.
Nakata is working Limbaugh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Limbaugh wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Limbaugh is not content to let Nakata control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nakata blocks the strikes from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Limbaugh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nakata is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Nakata grinds an elbow into Limbaugh's temple.
Limbaugh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Limbaugh striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #T1#
Nakata cracks Limbaugh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Limbaugh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Uchimura Nakata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Limbaugh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nakata in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Limbaugh sneaks back into half guard.
Limbaugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakata working Limbaugh over with strikes.
Nakata blocks the strikes from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh taking some punishment here, with Nakata in his half guard.
Nakata wants to take a breather but Limbaugh is having none of it.
Nakata working the head and body with strikes.
Nakata not doing much here.
Nakata moves nicely into side control.
Nakata avoids the strikes from the bottom by Limbaugh.
Nakata is chipping away with strikes.
Limbaugh sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Nakata landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Limbaugh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakata working the head and body with strikes.
Limbaugh is refusing to be controlled, as Nakata sits in half guard.
Nakata working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakata winds up and cracks Limbaugh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakata trying to control from half guard but Limbaugh is working away.
Nakata lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Limbaugh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Limbaugh can do to turn this around?
Nakata distracts Limbaugh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Limbaugh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Limbaugh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nakata is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Limbaugh wants to sweep here but Nakata controlling him for the moment.
Nakata trying to control but Limbaugh is working from the bottom.
Nakata's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakata working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Limbaugh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Limbaugh preventing the sweep.
Limbaugh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakata trying to keep a closed guard but Limbaugh is proving a slippery customer.
Limbaugh won't allow Nakata to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Limbaugh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Limbaugh stands and throws Nakata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Limbaugh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Limbaugh working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Nakata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakata sneaks back into half guard.
Limbaugh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Limbaugh throwing shots but Nakata is blocking nicely.
Nakata controlling the position for now.
Limbaugh lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakata throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nakata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Limbaugh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Limbaugh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nakata wants to control from the top but Limbaugh keeps moving.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uchimura Nakata dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nakata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakata showed some decent athleticism there.
Nakata working Limbaugh over with strikes.
Nakata blocks the strikes from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh moves into full guard.
Nakata stopping the sweep attempt from Limbaugh.
Nakata lands a couple of elbows.
Limbaugh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nakata controlling from the top position.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nakata lands a couple of digs.
Nakata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakata connects with a couple of short punches.
Limbaugh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Nakata works over Limbaugh with some ground and pound from guard.
Limbaugh throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Nakata passes Limbaugh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakata is trying to control. Limbaugh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Limbaugh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Limbaugh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nakata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Limbaugh punching from the bottom.
Nakata drops an elbow to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Nakata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Limbaugh striking from half guard on the bottom.
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. Nakata connects with a nice short shot to Limbaugh's temple.
Nakata slows the pace down in half guard.
Nakata scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Ground and pound from Nakata.
Nakata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Nakata connects with a nice short shot to Limbaugh's temple.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakata winds up and cracks Limbaugh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nakata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Limbaugh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nakata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakata is nestled in close to Limbaugh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Limbaugh is refusing to be controlled, as Nakata sits in half guard.
Nakata is controlling the pace.
Nakata trying to control from half guard but Limbaugh is working away.
Nakata wants to pass the guard but Limbaugh is defending well. #T3#
Limbaugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakata lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nakata slips a nice elbow through Limbaugh's hands, connecting with Limbaugh's forehead.
Limbaugh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nakata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakata scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nakata is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakata working Limbaugh over with strikes.
Nakata is keen to just control but Limbaugh is a slippery customer.
Limbaugh scores with a few weak punches.
Nakata is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakata looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Limbaugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Nakata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Limbaugh taking some punishment here, with Nakata in his half guard.
Limbaugh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nakata is looking to advance position but Limbaugh won't allow it.
Nakata drops an elbow to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Nakata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakata winds up and cracks Limbaugh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakata trying to control the action but Limbaugh is working from the bottom.
Limbaugh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Nakata there.
Nakata working the head and body with strikes.
Limbaugh wants to get back to full guard.
Nakata working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lester Limbaugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Limbaugh missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uchimura Nakata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakata 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uchimura Nakata!

Event: NJMMA 62
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##TD#
Nakata gets a double leg takedown into Davimenikov's guard.
Nakata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakata chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakata 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.
Nakata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davimenikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davimenikov trying to keep a closed guard but Nakata is proving a slippery customer.
Nakata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakata scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davimenikov is trying to control the position but Nakata postures up.
Nakata scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davimenikov has momentary wrist control but Nakata slips an elbow through the middle.
Davimenikov wants to stand but Nakata is controlling the position.
Nakata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Davimenikov is rocked!#T1#
Nakata landing some decent shots from guard.
Davimenikov is still in real trouble! Can Nakata finish him?
Nakata chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakata loads up on a big left hand. Davimenikov felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nakata looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Davimenikov can't hide his disappointment, as Nakata celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uchimura Nakata!

Event: NJMMA XS 1
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1##TD#
Nakata decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakata lands strikes from half guard.
Nakata slips a nice elbow through Iceman 's hands, connecting with Iceman 's forehead.
Nakata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iceman keeps working.
Nakata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Iceman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakata.
Nakata slips a nice elbow through Iceman 's hands, connecting with Iceman 's forehead.
Iceman trying to hold on to Nakata's head to control him but Nakata postures up.
Ground and pound from Nakata.
Nakata is nestled in close to Iceman , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Iceman is rocked!
Iceman has hold of Nakata's hands but Nakata slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Iceman is still in real trouble! Can Nakata finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakata lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Iceman quite badly. Iceman pulls Nakata in close trying to recover. Nakata postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Iceman on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Iceman doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uchimura Nakata!

Event: NJMMA #56
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Nakata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason. #TD2#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nakata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nakata tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.
Nakata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nakata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mason's head.
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakata has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nakata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakata passes into half guard.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mason gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakata landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakata landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nakata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakata looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakata, not yet.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakata looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakata, not yet.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Nakata wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason postures up.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakata tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakata is trying to keep Mason in close.
Nakata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nakata cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Nakata lands a couple of digs.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason wants to sweep here but Nakata controlling him for the moment.
Nakata connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakata is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakata is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakata is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
Nakata trying to control but Mason postures up. #T4#
Nakata has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason throws a strike but Nakata avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason distracts Nakata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakata's head.
Nakata is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakata's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakata's waist but Nakata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Uchimura Nakata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mason sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason. #TD#
Mason gets caught napping as Nakata dives in and scores a takedown. Mason manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakata is one step ahead there.
Nakata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakata's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason wants to control from the top but Nakata keeps moving.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Preston Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason is fighting to break Nakata's control of his arms but Nakata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakata trying to control the position here.
Mason is in close to Nakata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakata working a defensive guard here.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason won't allow Nakata to sweep him here.
Nakata is working hard here to advance position.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Mason throws a strike but Nakata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nakata cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Mason doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakata trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakata is one step ahead there.
Mason scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mason's head.
Nakata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Nakata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason wants to improve his position but instead Nakata has moved into half guard.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakata chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakata defends it easily.
Mason wants to sweep here but Nakata controlling him for the moment.
Nakata chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Nakata stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Nakata scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakata scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakata defends it easily.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nakata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Nakata working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Nakata.
Mason trying to control but Nakata is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakata holds on and takes a little breather.
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 Uchimura Nakata will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Nakata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mason's waist but Mason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakata off to one side. #TD2#
Mason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakata.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason advances position into side control!
Mason in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mason misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nakata is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Nakata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Nakata is trying to improve his position.
Nakata wants to control but Mason postures up.
Nakata is not content to let Mason control the position.
Nakata is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakata is looking for a sweep.
Mason working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Mason.
Mason creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nakata is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #T2#
Mason trying to control the position but Nakata is working away.
Nakata avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
Mason working away.
Nakata taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakata is looking for a sweep.
Nakata looking for a sweep but Mason has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mason dominating with strikes here.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Nakata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
My spies in Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform me that Mason has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nakata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mason unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Mason.
Nakata tries to hold on but Mason postures up.
Nakata is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Mason landing strikes from the mount and Nakata is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakata is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Mason lands a couple of good shots and Nakata has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Nakata is rocked!
Mason not allowing Nakata to control his hands.
Nakata wants to escape the position.
Mason is trying to stick to Nakata's back but Nakata is turning into Mason. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mason's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nakata.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakata preventing the sweep.
Nakata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nakata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakata misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Mason counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakata won't be happy with that.
Nakata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason wants to control but Nakata is keeping him busy.
Mason cracks Nakata with a big right hand but Nakata just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mason lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nakata down.
Mason cracks Nakata with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nakata takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nakata tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.
Mason working the ground and pound from side control.
Nakata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mason's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Nakata's hands, connecting with Nakata's forehead.
Oh Nakata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Mason prevents Nakata from improving his position.
Nakata seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakata is trying to control but can't.
Nakata taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Nakata wants to get back to full guard.
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakata wants to get back to full guard.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Nakata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mason winds up and cracks Nakata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Mason.
Nakata wants to get back to full guard.
Mason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Nakata wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Nakata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakata has wrist control.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakata has wrist control.
Nakata is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason postures up in Nakata's guard and throws a big left but Nakata blocks it.
Nakata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Nakata's brow.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Nakata working a defensive guard here.
Mason being controlled here momentarily.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason lands a couple of digs.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakata working a defensive guard here.
Nakata wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason throws a strike but Nakata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakata manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakata is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Nakata is working from the bottom.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakata trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice takedown defense from Nakata. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
Nakata changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mason sprawls well. Mason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakata gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason fails to land the takedown.
Uchimura Nakata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Nakata ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakata did well to prevent Mason getting side control.
Nakata is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakata avoid being mounted?
Nakata tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Nakata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakata looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakata, not yet. #T1#
Nakata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakata keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason works over Nakata with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason advances position into side control!
Nakata is looking for a sweep.
Nakata is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nakata managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mason.
Nakata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason working the body and head with strikes.
Nakata wants to control but Mason postures up.#T2#
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakata is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakata has wrist control.
Nakata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Mason wants to control from the top but Nakata keeps moving.
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Nakata keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason works over Nakata with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Nakata is keeping the position.
Nakata controlling Mason's posture. #T4#
Nakata will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Nakata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nakata preventing the sweep.
Nakata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mason 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.
Uchimura Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Preston Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakata scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mason 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: NJMMA 135 Tournament Final!
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Nakata darts in looking for a takedown but Coffie gets double underhooks and turns Nakata into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Coffie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Coffie.
Coffie lands with a right hand.
Coffie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Coffie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakata to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Coffie is looking for a triangle but Nakata pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Coffie working for a triangle but Nakata defends it easily.
Coffie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nakata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Coffie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Nakata scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Coffie working for a triangle but Nakata defends it easily.
Nakata looking to sit in guard and control but Coffie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Coffie stopping the sweep attempt from Nakata.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coffie trying to control but Nakata is working from the bottom.
Coffie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coffie being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Coffie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakata looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakata looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakata! #REVB##T2#
Nakata wants to control but Coffie is keeping him busy.
Coffie is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Coffie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakata is working Coffie over with some ground and pound from side control.
Coffie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coffie can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Coffie taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Coffie struggling a bit here.
Nakata scores with punches from side control.
Coffie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Coffie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coffie tries to get out of the position.
Coffie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coffie is working hard here to advance position.
Nakata working the head and body with strikes.
Coffie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Coffie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coffie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nakata cracks Coffie with a big elbow.
Nakata lands some shots froms side control.
Nakata working the ground and pound from side control.
Nakata lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Coffie is rocked!#T4#
Nakata working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Coffie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Nakata! That's hurt Coffie! Will he recover? Nakata fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uchimura Nakata!
Uchimura Nakata is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: NJMMA #48: 135 Semi Finals
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Nakata fails with a takedown attempt.
Hector throwing a counter right hand but Nakata manages to avoid it.
Hector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakata.
Nakata has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hector swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Nakata closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hector's guard.
Nakata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Hector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hector is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Chris Leben Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nakata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakata throws a strike but Hector rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hector stopping the sweep attempt from Nakata.#SUB#
Hector drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hector jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nakata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakata controlling Hector's posture.
Nakata 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakata is pulling down on Hector's head. It's preventing any offense from Hector, at least for the moment.
Nakata wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hector is fending him off so far but Nakata persists. Nope, Hector circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakata misses with a takedown
enabling Hector to counter with a crisp jab.
Keith Hector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uchimura Nakata.
Nice takedown defense from Hector. No joy for Nakata on that attempt.
Hector lands with a straight right. Nakata didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Hector.
Nakata misses with a body shot.
Hector throws a jab when Nakata was well out of range.
Nakata slips a jab from Hector.
Hector misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Nakata tries to counter it with a takedown but Hector pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hector scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Hector gets caught napping as Nakata dives in and scores a takedown. Hector manages to retain guard.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Hector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hector tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hector trying to keep a closed guard but Nakata is proving a slippery customer.
Hector wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakata throwing strikes but missing.
Hector looking to control.
Nakata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hector controlling Nakata's posture.
Hector avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hector is trying to control the position but Nakata postures up. #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.
Nakata postures up and lands a big shot to Hector's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakata is working Hector over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hector bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakata's guard. #REVR#
Nakata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nakata has Hector pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Hector controlling him for the moment.
Nakata keeps trying to improve his position.
Nakata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hector manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nakata distracts Hector with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 Keith Hector will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nakata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakata staying out of range there.
Hector with a hook.#TD2#
Nakata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hector is trying to defend but Nakata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nakata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hector tries to get to full guard but Nakata has control of the leg.
Hector manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Hector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nakata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hector haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hector thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nakata works over Hector with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakata connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakata throwing strikes but missing.
Nakata works over Hector with some ground and pound from guard.
Hector has momentary wrist control but Nakata slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakata lands a couple of digs.
Hector pulls Nakata in close to his closed guard and prevents Nakata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nakata cracks Hector with a solid left hand.#T2#
Nakata stands and throws Hector's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nakata landing a few strikes.
Nakata is chipping away with strikes. #ROC2#
Hector is rocked!
Nakata is working Hector over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Hector is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hector can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakata works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hector is looking for a sweep.
Nakata trying to control the action but Hector is working from the bottom.
Nakata scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakata working the ground and pound.
Nakata looks up at the clock and then as Hector takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nakata smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nakata scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hector is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nakata can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uchimura Nakata!

Event: NJMMA #42: 135 Tourney Round 2
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Carlitto. No joy for Nakata on that attempt.
Nakata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carlitto is fending him off so far but Nakata persists. Nope, Carlitto circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlitto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nakata eats them both and turns towards Carlitto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Nakata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nakata missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carlitto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakata working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakata is thwarting Carlitto's attempts to control the position.
Nakata winds up and cracks Carlitto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carlitto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakata working the ground and pound effectively.
Carlitto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakata on the ground.
Nakata working Carlitto over with strikes here.
Carlitto is looking to get to half guard.
Carlitto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carlitto tries to get out of the position.
Nakata cracks Carlitto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T1#
Nakata lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Carlitto wants to hold on but Nakata pushes him away.
Carlitto is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carlitto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carlitto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carlitto tries to hold on but Nakata postures up.
Nakata looking to finish Carlitto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carlitto!
Carlitto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carlitto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakata working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Nakata connects with a nice short shot to Carlitto's temple.
Nakata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carlitto is refusing to be controlled, as Nakata sits in half guard.
Nakata lands strikes from half guard.
Nakata lands strikes from half guard.
Nakata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carlitto is refusing to be controlled, as Nakata sits in half guard. #T2#
Carlitto wants to control but Nakata is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakata working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakata winds up and cracks Carlitto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Carlitto taking some punishment here, with Nakata in his half guard.
Carlitto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Carlitto trying to hold on to Nakata's head to control him but Nakata postures up.
Nakata landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakata landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakata stalling.
Ground and pound from Nakata. #T3#
Nakata is thwarting Carlitto's attempts to control the position.
Carlitto taking some punishment here, with Nakata in his half guard.
Carlitto is not content to let Nakata control the position.
Nakata looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carlitto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nakata trying to control from half guard but Carlitto is working away.
Nakata working over Carlitto with some ground and pound. Carlitto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carlitto wants to control but Nakata is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Nakata.
Nakata working over Carlitto with some ground and pound. Carlitto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakata prevents Carlitto from improving his position.
Nakata working over Carlitto with some ground and pound. Carlitto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carlitto wants to improve his position but Nakata is controlling well.
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. Nakata connects with a nice short shot to Carlitto's temple. #T4#
Carlitto wants to control but Nakata is keeping busy.
Nakata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carlitto is looking to improve his position.
Carlitto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nakata looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carlitto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nakata working over Carlitto with some ground and pound. Carlitto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakata is keen to just control but Carlitto is a slippery customer.
Nakata is nestled in close to Carlitto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carlitto is looking to improve his position.
Nakata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nakata working Carlitto over with strikes.
Carlitto wants to control but Nakata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakata winds up and cracks Carlitto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uchimura Nakata dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Carlitto throws a body punch but Nakata moves out of range. #TD2#
Nakata shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carlitto's guard.
Carlitto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carlitto is trying to keep Nakata in close. #SUB2#
Nakata drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nakata jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nakata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakata advances position into side control!
Nakata is putting a hurting on Carlitto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nakata working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Carlitto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carlitto is looking to reverse the position.
Carlitto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nakata lands a nice forearm strike.
Carlitto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Carlitto struggling a bit here.#T1#
Carlitto is looking to reverse the position.
Nakata lands a few punches from side control.
Carlitto is looking to reverse the position.
Nakata connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carlitto some visible discomfort.
Nakata working the head and body with strikes.
Carlitto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakata lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nakata connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carlitto some visible discomfort.
Carlitto is trying to control Nakata's posture but Nakata avoids it.
Nakata scores with punches from side control.
Carlitto is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakata cracks Carlitto with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Carlitto is rocked!
Nakata is working Carlitto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Carlitto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlitto can't do much from the bottom here.
Carlitto taking a bit of punishment here - Nakata scoring with strikes. #T2#
Nakata is chipping away with strikes.
Carlitto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carlitto seems to have got his legs back now.
Carlitto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nakata is working Carlitto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nakata creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nakata in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Carlitto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakata is chipping away with strikes.
Nakata in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Carlitto looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nakata turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uchimura Nakata!

Event: Bantamweight Battle Round 1
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Nakata decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Volkov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nakata is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Nakata is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakata winds up and cracks Volkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Nakata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakata is working away from the top position though.
Nakata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakata working over Volkov with some ground and pound. Volkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakata lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakata slips a nice elbow through Volkov's hands, connecting with Volkov's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakata lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nakata lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Nakata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakata's back!
Nakata is really stuck here.
Nakata is trying to remain composed but Volkov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
You can see the frustration on Nakata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Volkov avoiding Nakata 's attempts to control his hands.
Nakata is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Volkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nakata tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Nakata wants to hold on but Volkov pushes him away.
Volkov tries to control but Nakata wriggling away.
Nakata holds on to Volkov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Volkov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakata can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakata is desperately trying to improve his position but Volkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakata tries to lock up and control but Volkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Volkov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov trying to control but Nakata is having none of it.
Nakata gets back to half guard.
Nakata is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Nakata taking some punishment here, with Volkov in his half guard.
Nakata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakata is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Nakata keeping control of the position.
Volkov is thwarting Nakata's attempts to control the position.
Nakata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakata tries to get out of the position.
Volkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nakata gets full guard.
Nakata looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakata, not yet. #T4#
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakata is retaining full guard.
Volkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakata holds on and takes a little breather.
Volkov is pushing down on Nakata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakata is fighting to maintain full guard but Volkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nakata holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nakata wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
Nakata keeping control of the position.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Nakata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakata tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
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 Uchimura Nakata will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Nakata is out of range.
Nakata feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakata checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD#
Nakata drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Nakata tries to pass.
Nakata scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata works over Volkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Nakata controlling him for the moment.
Nakata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Nakata landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving. #T1#
Nakata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakata throwing strikes but missing.
Nakata stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Uchimura Nakata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakata lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Nakata from controlling successfully.
Volkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nakata won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Nakata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Volkov is trying to keep Nakata in close.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakata landing with the ground and pound.
Nakata won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Nakata chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakata scoring with some ground and pound.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakata manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Volkov being controlled here momentarily.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nakata has his hands on Volkov's head, controlling the position.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakata pulls Volkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Volkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nakata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volkov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nakata landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Volkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakata landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Nakata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakata cracks Volkov with a solid left hand.
Nakata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Nakata controlling him for the moment.
Nakata with a nice head shot there.
Nakata is working Volkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakata landing with the ground and pound.
Nakata working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov controls Nakata momentarily but Nakata frees himself.
Volkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakata is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uchimura Nakata dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nakata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Volkov tries to buck Nakata off but Nakata is having none of it.
Volkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakata's best efforts.
Volkov trying to hold on to Nakata's head to control him but Nakata postures up.
Volkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakata is working away from the top position though.
Nakata landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Nakata is controlling well.
Nakata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Nakata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakata is working away from the top position though.
Nakata winds up and cracks Volkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakata connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakata lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Volkov is rocked!
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata landing some decent shots from guard.
Volkov is still in real trouble! Can Nakata finish him?
Volkov trying to control the position.
Volkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Nakata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakata stands up over Volkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Nakata from controlling successfully.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Nakata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakata landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakata postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Volkov covers up, he's hurt! Nakata keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nakata and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nakata can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uchimura Nakata!

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