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Event:
S.A.F.O CROWN CHAMPION 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Diktas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nakamura throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Diktas stumbling backwards into the cage! Diktas bounces back off the cage towards Nakamura, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Nakamura lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Nakamura celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shinji Nakamura!
Shinji Nakamura is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
S.A.F.O Qualification
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Nakamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him. #T1#
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is looking to stand up but Nakamura won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Petrov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nakamura!
Nakamura trying to remain calm as Petrov controls from the top position.
Petrov tries to advance to mount but Nakamura denies him. #SUB2#
Petrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Nakamura pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov slows the pace down.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nakamura managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Petrov.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet but Petrov drags him back down.#SUB2#
Petrov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nakamura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petrov but great work by Nakamura.#T4#
Nakamura working away.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Nakamura drags him back down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Nakamura has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Nakamura's guard.#ES#
Nakamura has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petrov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Petrov wants to get up but he can't break Nakamura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Shinji Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nakamura moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamura!
Nakamura wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Nakamura is trying to get back to his feet.
Petrov trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Petrov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nakamura's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura regains half guard.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nakamura is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Petrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamura is trying to defend but Petrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nakamura tries to kick Petrov off in order to stand up. Petrov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura prevents Petrov from moving into mount.
Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Petrov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nakamura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakamura seems a little lost for a moment, as Petrov dominates the positioning.#T3##SUB2#
Petrov swings around for an armbar but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petrov's guard.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Nakamura stands up and waves to Petrov to follow him.
Nakamura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakamura wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Shinji Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Nakamura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nakamura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov prevents Nakamura from breaking the clinch.
Petrov wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Petrov lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Nakamura counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nakamura manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Petrov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakamura pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Nakamura is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Nakamura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Petrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petrov trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Petrov gets a clinch.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrov avoiding damage as Nakamura throws knees to the body.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shinji Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Petrov.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakamura. #T3#
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Petrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura looking to slow down the pace here.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Nakamura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakamura wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Petrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Petrov lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Petrov.
#T4##TD#
Nakamura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nakamura manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakamura working away.#SUB#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shinji Nakamura.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shinji Nakamura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Maverick clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maverick .
#BC#
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maverick momentarily.
#CL#
Maverick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maverick scores with a knee to the head.
Nakamura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maverick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Maverick manages to pull guard.
Nakamura won't allow Maverick to get back to his feet. #ES#
Maverick pushes Nakamura off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Maverick clinches.
Maverick prevents the takedown attempt.
Maverick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakamura walks away with a smile on his face. Maverick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Maverick clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Maverick stalling.
Maverick connects with a knee to the head.
Maverick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nakamura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyle Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Nakamura.#BC#
Maverick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Maverick forces Nakamura back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Maverick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Maverick drives through and clinches with Nakamura against the cage.
#TD#
Maverick jumps guard.
Nakamura tries to stand but Maverick is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Nakamura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##CL#
Maverick rushes Nakamura and presses him up against the cage.
Maverick lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura has Maverick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maverick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Maverick .
#BC#
Maverick manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Maverick closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maverick lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
Nakamura dives in and grabs Maverick 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maverick pushes down on Nakamura's head and hops out.
Nakamura looks winded!
Nakamura scores with a decent looking hook.
Nakamura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maverick can pounce on him.
#T3##CL#
Maverick closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.#TD#
Maverick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maverick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nakamura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maverick tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maverick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but Maverick is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura 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#
Maverick is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Maverick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage. #ES#
Maverick has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nakamura is on him like a limpet, forcing Maverick back against the cage.
Nakamura takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Maverick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Maverick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakamura manages to circle out of the way.
Nakamura shoots in for a double leg but Maverick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Maverick rushes Nakamura and presses him up against the cage.
Maverick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Nakamura is trying to force a seperation but Maverick has the dominant position.
Nakamura is trying to break free.#BC#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maverick avoids it really well and circles away.
Kyle Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Maverick closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura jumps guard but Maverick stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.#TD#
Maverick jumps guard.
#T1##SUB#
Maverick looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Maverick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard. #REVR#
Maverick throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Maverick gets to his feet. Nakamura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maverick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Maverick clinches up against the cage.
Maverick gets underhooks to prevent Nakamura's takedown attempt.
Nakamura tries to break the clinch but Maverick is controlling the position. #T2#
Nakamura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maverick tries to pull guard but Nakamura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maverick with a knee to the head.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick 's elbow.
Kyle Maverick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Maverick to work.
Maverick lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.
Maverick fails to pull guard.
Maverick taking a breather.
Maverick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura looking for a takedown. #T3#
Maverick avoiding damage as Nakamura throws knees to the body.
Maverick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maverick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nakamura is defending well.
Nakamura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Maverick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakamura's face.
Nakamura is trying to maintain a safe position but Maverick gets an underhook and turns Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura working hard to break the clinch.
Maverick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maverick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maverick has Nakamura pressed against the cage, preventing Nakamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maverick slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Nakamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Maverick successfully pulls guard.
Nakamura is pushing down on Maverick 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maverick is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakamura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Maverick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maverick is trying to control but Nakamura manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2#
Nakamura looking to secure an arm triangle but Maverick defends it well.
Nakamura wants to take his opponent's back but Maverick doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maverick wants to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Maverick dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakamura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maverick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakamura as he jumps to the side.
Nakamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Maverick has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Maverick keeps control of Nakamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maverick lands an elbow that stopped Nakamura in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick closes the distance but Nakamura moves to the side
and Nakamura counters with a left and a right that stings Maverick .
Shinji Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maverick defends well and Nakamura ends up having to push Maverick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakamura has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nakamura rushes Maverick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Maverick fails to pull guard.
Nakamura takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Maverick .
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maverick as Nakamura tries to tie him up.
Maverick lands a knee to the head.
Nakamura has had enough of the clinch but Maverick keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Maverick successfully pulls guard.
Maverick trying to strike off his back.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Maverick is keeping the position.#T2##ES#
Maverick manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Maverick forces Nakamura back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maverick .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maverick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Maverick . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura taking a breather. #BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick .
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Maverick moved away.
Maverick attempts a counter takedown but Nakamura avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Nakamura throws a head kick but Maverick moves out of range.
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Maverick moves into the clinch.#BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Nakamura throws a combination. Maverick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Maverick darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
Maverick controlling the action here for a moment.
Maverick scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Maverick manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Maverick . Maverick gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Nakamura lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Maverick forces Nakamura back against the cage and clinches.
Maverick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Maverick has him pressed against the cage.
Maverick keeps control of Nakamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakamura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maverick stalling against the cage.
Nakamura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maverick avoids it.
Maverick leaning against his opponent.
Shinji Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Maverick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Maverick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maverick , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Maverick !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakamura feints and as Nicholson raises his hands in defense, Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nicholson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nicholson controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Nicholson jumps into guard, dragging Nakamura to the mat.
Nicholson keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
Nicholson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nicholson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nakamura trying to control but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
Nakamura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nicholson is proving hard to escape from.
Nicholson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Nakamura wants to get up but he can't break Nicholson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nicholson keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Nicholson looking to score a takedown here. Nakamura is defending well but Nicholson drives through and ends up in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nicholson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nicholson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nicholson scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nakamura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nakamura working a defensive guard but Nicholson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nicholson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nakamura is trying to work for a sweep but Nicholson has mounted him!
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Nicholson maintains control.#T3#
Nakamura wants to control but Nicholson is having none of it.
Nicholson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#ES2#
Nakamura bucks up and throws Nicholson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nicholson lands a head kick!
Nicholson goes for a double leg but Nakamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakamura continues to drive forward.#TD#
Nicholson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nicholson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Nakamura is wriggling around but Nicholson manages to pass to half guard.
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
Nicholson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura wants to stand but Nicholson is controlling the position.
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nicholson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Nicholson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Nicholson counters with a nice body kick.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage. #TD2#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nicholson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Nicholson pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Nicholson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nicholson can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Nakamura manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicholson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nicholson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nicholson postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Nicholson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Nakamura is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nicholson frees his head nicely. Oh but Nakamura has switched to an armbar! Nicholson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shinji Nakamura!
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