Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1040 Wrecks v Darongo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Nakamura slips a straight right by Jomoney.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
Jomoney lands a nice shot to the body.
Jomoney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jomoney looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jomoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Jomoney.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Jomoney.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jomoney.#CL#
Nakamura rushes Jomoney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jomoney or not. #BC#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Jomoney misses with a straight right.
Jomoney has a takedown stuffed.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Nakamura rushes Jomoney and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jomoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Jomoney is trying to drag Nakamura to the mat but Nakamura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hideki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.#TD2#
Jomoney tightens his grip and picks Nakamura up, before dumping him to the ground. Nakamura manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jomoney controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Jomoney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Jomoney trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Jomoney stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jomoney trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away. #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.
Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nakamura to see if he's OK.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jomoney working the ground and pound but Nakamura is defending the strikes.
Jomoney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An elbow from Jomoney crashes against the mat.
Jomoney misses with the ground and pound.
Nakamura is being controlled here.
Jomoney wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Nakamura being controlled for a moment.
Jomoney working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Jomoney lands an elbow.
Jomoney misses with the ground and pound.
Nakamura stops Jomoney from passing to mount.
Jomoney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nakamura stops Jomoney from passing to mount.
Jomoney throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nakamura stops Jomoney from passing to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jomoney 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.
A lull in the action here.
Jomoney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Jomoney keeps moving and retains side control.
Jomoney creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nakamura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jomoney with the ground and pound but Nakamura regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jomoney is stalling here. Nakamura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jomoney seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nakamura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jomoney can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Jomoney 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#
Jomoney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Jomoney circles away.
Jomoney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jomoney scores with the left hand. Nakamura knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Jomoney circles away.
Jomoney moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura throws a jab when Jomoney was well out of range.
Jomoney with a hook.
Donk. Nakamura catches Jomoney right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura lands a head kick!
Jomoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jomoney shoots in but no luck this time.
Jomoney fails to land the takedown.
Jomoney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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 drops his hands momentarily and Jomoney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Jomoney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nakamura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jomoney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Nakamura managing to control the position.
Jomoney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jomoney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jomoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there. #T2#
Jomoney looking to control.
Nakamura trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jomoney's guard.
Jomoney trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Jomoney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Jomoney.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jomoney looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura.
Jomoney looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
A head kick misses from Nakamura. #T4#
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jomoney.
Jomoney throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Jomoney does no damage.
Jomoney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jomoney blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Nakamura pushes Jomoney up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jomoney clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Jomoney.#TD2#
Jomoney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jomoney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jomoney looks to land a strike but Nakamura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Jomoney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Jomoney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jomoney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Jomoney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jomoney throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Jomoney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Jomoney misses with a head shot. Nakamura uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jomoney trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Jomoney controlling from the top position.
Jomoney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jomoney throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nakamura. #CL#
Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Jomoney back into the cage.
Jomoney is working for takedown but Nakamura is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Jomoney. Those never looked like landing.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jomoney at a distance.
Nakamura jabs at Jomoney's body.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jomoney.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jomoney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jomoney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jomoney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jomoney.
Jomoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A cross from Jomoney lands.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Nakamura tries to clinch up.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Jomoney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jomoney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Jomoney misses.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Jomoney scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Jomoney controlling the pace.
Jomoney thows a huge punch but Nakamura dodges it nicely.
Jomoney is thwarting Nakamura's attempts to control the position.
Jomoney moves into full mount! Nakamura won't be happy about that! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jomoney can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakamura is looking to escape.
Jomoney thowing shots but they're missing.
Jomoney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jomoney tries to control but Nakamura wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Jomoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jomoney 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Jomoney!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ivan Jomoney thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#1034 Tam v Gunner
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.#TD2#
Hardy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nakamura to the mat! Nakamura manages to get full guard.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Nakamura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hardy trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Nakamura parries the strikes from Hardy easily there. Hardy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nakamura to escape.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hardy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Hardy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hardy prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Hardy is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakamura is defending well.
Hardy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nakamura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hardy working the ground and pound but Nakamura is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Hardy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nakamura stops Hardy from passing to mount. #T3#
Nakamura trying to remain calm as Hardy controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Hardy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working. #SUB2#
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakamura wants to control but Hardy postures up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Hardy is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakamura is defending well.
Hardy controlling the position.
Nakamura holding on.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura lands a head kick. Hardy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nakamura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardy's head.
Hardy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakamura lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Hardy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura connects with a high kick.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Hardy tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Nakamura works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Hardy 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 wriggles free and stands up.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakamura swinging wildly here. #CL#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well. #CL#
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakamura cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hardy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nakamura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardy lands a nice short elbow.
Nakamura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Nakamura is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardy. #SUB2#
Nakamura is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardy.
Hardy wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardy wants to pass to mount but Nakamura is defending the position.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Hardy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hardy.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Nakamura dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakamura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Hideki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nero Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Hardy has his takedown stuffed
and Nakamura counters with a head kick. That will keep Hardy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nakamura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamura stops a takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
Hardy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nakamura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nakamura working hard to break the clinch.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Nakamura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Hideki Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Nakamura gets a clinch.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action. #BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Hardy.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura. #T3##CL#
Nakamura clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hardy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nakamura is trying to keep an underhook but Hardy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nero Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy is looking to stall here but Nakamura recovers full guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakamura trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Nakamura wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Nakamura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakamura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakamura holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#1028 Tungsten v Beau
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Hoddle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nakamura on his heels. He'll look to pass Nakamura's guard now, I'm sure.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Hoddle is pushing down on Nakamura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakamura is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoddle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nakamura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoddle scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hoddle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakamura is adopting a defensive guard.
Hoddle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoddle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoddle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamura has wrist control.
Hoddle tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoddle postures up.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hoddle works over Nakamura with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoddle is one step ahead there.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Hoddle chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoddle landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoddle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura controls Hoddle momentarily but Hoddle frees himself. #SUB#
Nakamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoddle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nakamura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hoddle has picked Nakamura up and slammed him! Nakamura can't keep hold of the triangle and Hoddle manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoddle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura throws a front kick that sends Hoddle stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoddle shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakamura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nakamura thumps Hoddle with a low kick.
Hoddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoddle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakamura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nakamura duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Hoddle moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoddle.
Nakamura thuds his shin into the meat of Hoddle's side.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Hoddle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nakamura clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hoddle softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nakamura covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hoddle lands punches and elbows.
The referee is taking a good look at Nakamura as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hoddle!
Hoddle lands shots from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nakamura tries to escape the position. #T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hoddle.
Hoddle controlling well, preventing Nakamura from escaping the position.
Hoddle gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hoddle lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Nakamura covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Nakamura can't escape the position.
Nakamura wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoddle gets his hands free.
Hoddle scores with punches to the body. #ROC2#Nakamura is rocked!#T3#
Hoddle lands shots from the back.
Oh Nakamura is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoddle wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.
Hoddle is loading up with his shots from the back and Nakamura is in big trouble! Nakamura taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
In his post fight interview, Glen Hoddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#1024 Karim v Tungsten
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gozen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakamura connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Gozen avoids it.
It looked like Gozen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gozen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gozen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakamura lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Gozen's shoulder, as Gozen tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen throws a leg kick but Nakamura moved away.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Gozen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gozen lands a body shot.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
A jab from Gozen does it's job there.
Gozen lands with a cross.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakamura throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Gozen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Gozen cracks Nakamura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gozen throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Gozen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gozen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gozen swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Gozen lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Gozen avoids it.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Gozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Gozen.
A shot to the liver by Gozen. Beautiful body shot.
Gozen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Gozen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gozen checks a leg kick.
Nakamura jabs Gozen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gozen rather than just go for the knockout.
Gozen connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.
Gozen lands with an overhand left.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Good work by Nakamura as he checks the leg kick.
Gozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gozen lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakamura off the cage and back into range.
Nakamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gozen's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gozen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gozen clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura with a jab.
Nakamura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gozen looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gozen stuns Nakamura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakamura lands with a right hand.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gozen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura throws a wild body kick that Gozen sees coming a mile off.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gozen moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Gozen lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakamura off the cage and back into range.
Gozen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Gozen.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gozen.
Gozen throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Gozen.
Gozen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura wants to counter with a clinch but Gozen pushes him away.
Gozen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gozen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gozen misses the jab.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Gozen moves out of range. #T4#
Nakamura throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Nakamura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gozen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozen moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
A nice leg kick from Gozen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Gozen.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Gozen against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gozen.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Gozen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Nakamura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gozen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range and Gozen settles back down.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gozen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick from Nakamura misses.
Gozen slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Gozen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gozen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakamura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gozen will feel that in the morning.
Gozen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gozen to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Gozen misses.
Gozen throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura takes one to the chin there.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Nakamura.
Gozen lands a head kick. Nakamura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Gozen.
Nakamura lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Gozen there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gozen misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Gozen.
Gozen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gozen manages to avoid it.
Nakamura is looking to score with low kicks.
Gozen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Gozen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Gozen.
Nakamura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gozen.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Gozen throws a leg kick
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gozen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gozen lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozen misses with a looping left.
Gozen misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Nakamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Gozen moved away.
Gozen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakamura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gozen lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura misses with some punches. #BC#
Gozen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gozen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Gozen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Nakamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Gozen avoids nicely.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Gozen ducks down to avoid it.
Gozen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gozen manages to avoid it.
Gozen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gozen lands a jab to Nakamura's midsection.
Good shot there by Gozen.
Gozen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gozen misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Nakamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gozen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gozen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gozen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gozen. That's going to slow Nakamura down.
Nakamura throws a jab when Gozen was well out of range.#T4#
Gozen lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gozen scores with a punch to the head.
Nakamura throws a hook but Gozen avoids it easily.
Nakamura swings for the body but Gozen moves out of range.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Gozen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Nakamura clinches up with Gozen and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gozen.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Gozen lands a shot to the body.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Gozen blocks it.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Gozen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gozen tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Gozen back against the cage.
Gozen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gozen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tomoe Gozen 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Gozen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gozen.
Gozen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - Gozen had a free shot at his head there.
Nakamura looks for the body kick but Gozen saw that one coming.
Tomoe Gozen is winning the standup battle so far.
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gozen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Gozen cracks Nakamura with an open hand slap.
Nakamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gozen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen lands with a straight right. Nakamura didn't see that one coming.
Gozen misses with a hook.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Gozen moves out of range easily.
Gozen checks a low kick from Nakamura.
Gozen avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura slips under a jab from Gozen.#T1#
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Gozen checks it.
Gozen tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakamura cracks Gozen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Gozen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Gozen.
Gozen throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Gozen throws a head kick that half lands.
Gozen digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Gozen is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Gozen moved away.
Gozen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Gozen loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tomoe Gozen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gozen checks a leg kick.
Nakamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gozen checks a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Gozen moves out of range.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Gozen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Gozen's body. Gozen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gozen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakamura's sensitive parts.
Gozen lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gozen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gozen slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Nakamura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakamura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gozen misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Nakamura throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Gozen moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
A little feinted left hand from Gozen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gozen misses with a hook.
Gozen punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Gozen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gozen digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.#CL2#
Gozen gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nakamura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gozen's brow.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Gozen avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage. #T4#
Gozen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Gozen controls the action.
Nakamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gozen is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gozen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Nakamura. #CUT2#It looks like Tomoe Gozen has been cut.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gozens head.
Gozen blocks an elbow strike.

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 Tomoe Gozen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gozen, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomoe Gozen!
Tomoe Gozen gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 252 Fisher vs Rahamies
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Nakamura misses with the body kick#TD#
and Morrison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morrison.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Nakamura seems keen to control Morrison's posture.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Nakamura pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##ES2#
Nakamura pushes Morrison off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nakamura catches Morrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Nakamura misses
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrison lands with a right hand.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Morrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakamura thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
Morrison jabs at Nakamura's body.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Nakamura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Morrison continues to stall.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison has his hands on Nakamura's head, controlling the position.
Morrison 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison checks a leg kick.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura wants to counter with a clinch but Morrison pushes him away.
Nakamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morrison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Morrison there.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison dominated that round.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Morrison walks into a jab.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Nakamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morrison scores with a jab.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nakamura sprawls and moves away.
Nakamura takes one on the button.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morrison duly obliges.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morrison blocks a leg kick.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morrison if he has to take too many more of those.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?#T2#
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy right hand. Morrison should have avoided that one.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morrison slips a jab from Nakamura.
Morrison throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Morrison connects with a nice looking jab.
Nakamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakamura throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Nakamura throws a leg kick which misses Morrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrison tries to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Morrison moves out of range easily. #T3#
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Morrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Morrison finds it's way through Nakamura's defenses.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Morrison slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakamura.
Nakamura looks for the body kick but Morrison saw that one coming.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nakamura tried to score with a low kick but Morrison checks it.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrison.
Morrison slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Nakamura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Morrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakamura doesn't seem phased though.
Nakamura lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Morrison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamura! But no joy.
Nakamura connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrison is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one.
Nakamura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrison. That snapped Nakamura's head back.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Morrison looking to score a takedown here. Nakamura is defending well but Morrison drives through and ends up in Nakamura's guard.

Nakamura manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura walks into a left hand.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Morrison misses with a double jab.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Nakamura connects with the punch.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Morrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morrison takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.#T2#
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Nakamura.
Morrison lands a two punch combo.
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakamura tries to land a leg kick but Morrison saw it coming and moves away.
Nakamura is looking to chop away at Morrison's legs.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Morrison tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
A jab from Morrison finds it's way through Nakamura's defenses. #T3#
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Nakamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nakamura cracks Morrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Nakamura with the inside leg kick.
Nakamura scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakamura momentarily.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Morrison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
Morrison lands a jab to Nakamura's midsection.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakamura as he avoids it easily.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Morrison takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Morrison.
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.

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 Frank Morrison.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrison, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 244 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
About Don lands with a right hand.
About Don wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
About Don waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from About Don.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
About Don connects with a right hand. Nakamura shakes it off.
About Don looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
About Don shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing About Don's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
About Don just misses with a punch to the body.
About Don misses the jab.
Nakamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
About Don blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
About Don swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and About Don counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
About Don fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakamura to the ground. About Don is now in Nakamura's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
About Don is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
About Don drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nakamura dives on top into guard.#REVB#
About Don keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass. #T1#
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
About Don 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 slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
About Don keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
About Don has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but About Don is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
About Don throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
About Don shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. About Don showed some decent athleticism there.

Nakamura kicks off About Don and gets to his feet. #T3#
About Don ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
About Don scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
About Don fails to land the takedown.
About Don getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
About Don throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and About Don counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and About Don counters with a left and a right that stings Nakamura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
About Don throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice combination there by Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a jab. About Don acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Nakamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nakamura looks for the body kick but About Don saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
No luck for About Don with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Wet About Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura throws a hook but About Don avoids it easily.
Nakamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakamura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakamura tries to land a leg kick but About Don saw it coming and moves away.
Good exchange - Nakamura coming out on top.#TD#
About Don is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nakamura's half guard.
About Don seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakamura blocking the ground and pound attempt from About Don.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Get Wet About Don will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut there from Nakamura.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura throws a hook but About Don avoids it easily.
About Don with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakamura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. About Don really felt that one!
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and About Don counters with a stiff right hand.
About Don misses with a straight left.
Nakamura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
About Don lands a jab.
The fighters circling - About Don throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
About Don tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Nakamura.
About Don shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Wet About Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nakamura scores with a nice right hand.
About Don connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakamura's hands.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of About Don's head but About Don sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
About Don throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
About Don throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nakamura.
About Don misses with a looping left.
About Don changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but About Don manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nakamura delivers a nice body kick.
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
About Don drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nakamura sprawls and moves away.
About Don moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and About Don moves out of range easily.
About Don blocks the body kick.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but About Don moved away.
Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
About Don uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.#T2#
Nakamura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
About Don jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura throws a head kick but About Don moves out of range.
About Don keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
About Don looking to score a takedown here. Nakamura is defending well but About Don drives through and ends up in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura pulls About Don in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
About Don lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
About Don lands a couple of digs.
Get Wet About Don overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but About Don postures up.
About Don postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
About Don working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nakamura wants to reverse the position here. About Don has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Nakamura is forced to tap! Nakamura looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Get Wet About Don!
Post fight, an emotional Get Wet About Don said 'I am GWad, don of dons.'.

Event: DMMA 239 Doomsday vs Nakamura
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Nakamura misses the jab.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Doomsday counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Doomsday misses.
Nakamura lands the left hand.
Doomsday staying out of range there.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomsday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Doomsday staying out of range there.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakamura punishes Doomsday's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Doomsday.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
Doomsday throws a good cross that connects.
Nakamura lands a nice shot that snaps Doomsday's head back.
Doomsday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doomsday at a distance.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Nakamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doomsday lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Doomsday swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body.
Doomsday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakamura jabs Doomsday right on the nose. Doomsday blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Nakamura throws a hook but Doomsday avoids it easily.
Doomsday throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Doomsday misses with a looping right.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Doomsday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamura!
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Doomsday content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Doomsday in the domination position with Nakamura hanging on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomsday throwing strikes but Nakamura manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doomsday keeps working.
Doomsday tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Doomsday's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Doomsday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura working away.
Doomsday is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Doomsday is looking to reverse the position.
Doomsday is working hard here to advance position.
I wouldn't like to be where Doomsday is right now.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Doomsday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakamura happy to just control the position for now.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Doomsday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nakamura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doomsday sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Doomsday moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doomsday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nakamura throws a body punch but Doomsday moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Doomsday is out of range.
Doomsday blocks a jab.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Doomsday was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doomsday slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakamura scores with a nice right hand.
Nakamura is looking to chop away at Doomsday's legs.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakamura pulls Doomsday in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doomsday defends well.#T1#
Nakamura has control of Doomsday's left arm, preventing Doomsday from doing any damage.
Doomsday's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doomsday looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doomsday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doomsday looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
Doomsday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Nakamura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakamura lands a head shot.
Nakamura stuns Doomsday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Doomsday swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doomsday tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doomsday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamura! #SUB#
Doomsday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doomsday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura keeps trying to improve his 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!
Doomsday works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kronos Doomsday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doomsday scores with punches from side control.
Nakamura is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Nakamura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doomsday on the side of the head.
Doomsday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doomsday digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura takes a swing at Doomsday's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Doomsday moved away.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a front kick that sends Doomsday stumbling back into the cage.
Doomsday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick from Nakamura misses #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Doomsday has control of the leg.
Doomsday is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Doomsday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doomsday prevents Nakamura from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Doomsday.
Nakamura is trying to maintain the position but Doomsday is very close to passing his half guard.
Doomsday sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doomsday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doomsday controls the pace.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura is trying to keep Doomsday in close.
Nakamura controlling the position.#T3#
Nakamura wants to stand up but Doomsday is controlling him.
Doomsday chips away with some ground and pound.
Doomsday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nakamura is trying to work for a sweep but Doomsday has mounted him!
Doomsday controlling from the full mount.
Doomsday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakamura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakamura tries to improve his position but instead Doomsday has taken his back!
Nakamura is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Doomsday off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nakamura prevents Doomsday from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Doomsday is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nakamura is defending well though. Doomsday let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Nakamura covers up after that shot from Doomsday.
Doomsday lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nakamura. #SUB#
Doomsday is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nakamura is defending well though. Doomsday let's go of the attempt for now.
Nakamura prevents Doomsday from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura just trying to survive but Doomsday is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kronos Doomsday clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nakamura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nakamura lands a jab.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doomsday counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Doomsday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doomsday throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura scores with a nice head shot.
Nakamura throws a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura with a nice cross.
Doomsday moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Doomsday slips a jab from Nakamura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Doomsday throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Doomsday avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Doomsday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura tries to bum rush Doomsday with a series of wild strikes but Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Nakamura tenderised Doomsday's leg. Doomsday is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Doomsday gets a double leg takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Doomsday throwing strikes but missing.
Doomsday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doomsday looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Doomsday is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving. #SUB#
Doomsday looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakamura passes into side control. #T3#
Doomsday is looking to reverse the position.
Nakamura happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Doomsday's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakamura sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Doomsday is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doomsday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakamura working away.#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.
Doomsday gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nakamura is just content to waste time from the top position. Doomsday takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Doomsday is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doomsday's guard.
Doomsday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Nakamura swings for the body but Doomsday moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking hook.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Doomsday scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard.
Doomsday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doomsday won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Doomsday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doomsday sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Doomsday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Doomsday blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Doomsday decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nakamura's guard.
Doomsday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Doomsday is really struggling to control Nakamura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doomsday is one step ahead there.
Doomsday is looking to pass into half guard but Nakamura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nakamura is in guard.#REVB#
Nakamura trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Doomsday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Doomsday looking to control.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Doomsday is keeping the position.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB#
Doomsday has his foot on Nakamura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakamura works his way back into a safe position though.
Doomsday has Nakamura pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nakamura postures up in Doomsday's guard and throws a big left but Doomsday blocks it.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Doomsday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Doomsday is tightening it up a little... Nakamura has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nakamura reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nakamura taps out! Nice BJJ there by Doomsday!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Kronos Doomsday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 234 Drake vs Cortez
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dochenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been hearing reports that Dochenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nakamura misses the body punch
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakamura stuns Dochenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Nakamura there.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Dochenko moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
Dochenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Nakamura scores with a jab.
Dochenko avoids a kick to the body.
Dochenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
Dochenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Dochenko scores with a hook.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dochenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Nakamura walks into a left hand.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Dochenko backing away here, and Nakamura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nakamura misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura takes a swing at Dochenko's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nakamura duly obliges.
Dochenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dochenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dochenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dochenko throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura tries to land a leg kick but Dochenko saw it coming and moves away.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dochenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dochenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Dochenko moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Dochenko avoids the punch easily.
Dochenko slips a straight right by Nakamura.#T3#
Nice body kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
Dochenko throws a big counter combination but Nakamura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dochenko checks a low kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a leg kick that knocks Dochenko off balance momentarily.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Dochenko moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Dochenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Dochenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Dochenko moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Nakamura with a hook.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dochenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Dochenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the body
and Dochenko counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Nakamura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dochenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Dochenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dochenko content to stall in guard here.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Nakamura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dochenko moves away.
Nakamura misses the body punch
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura tests Dochenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Dochenko.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Dochenko is out of range.
Dochenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
Dochenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range.
A big left from Dochenko misses. #T1#
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Dochenko.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dochenko with a hook.
A nice combination there by Nakamura.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a nice body shot.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Dochenko counters with a left to the body.
Dochenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamura throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.#T2#
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakamura throws a series of strikes that have Dochenko backpedaling.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Dochenko avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
Dochenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Dochenko misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakamura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dochenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dochenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakamura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range.
Nakamura throws a wild body kick that Dochenko sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Dochenko gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
Dochenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Nakamura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dochenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dochenko scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dochenko pushes Nakamura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dochenko blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Dochenko is stalling here.
Dochenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakamura's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dochenko moves away.
Nakamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dochenko moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Dochenko throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko cracks Nakamura with a big right hand but Nakamura just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Nakamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dochenko taking a breather here.
Nakamura is trying to buck Dochenko off.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Dochenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dochenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dochenko has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nakamura!
Dochenko landing shots from mount.
Dochenko controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dochenko cracks Nakamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dochenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nakamura slips a straight right by Dochenko.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dochenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dochenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
As Nakamura looks to move away, Dochenko throws a big counter combo but Nakamura just gets out of the way.
Nakamura throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Nakamura misses
and Dochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Nakamura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dochenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Dochenko swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dochenko.
Dochenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dochenko scores with a punch to the head.
Dochenko scores with a hook.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Dochenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakamura counters with a straight right hand.
Dochenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakamura counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Dochenko.#T2#
Dochenko thuds a left hand into Nakamura's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dochenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Dochenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dochenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakamuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dochenko dips to his left and cracks Nakamura with an uppercut!
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Dochenko pushes him off.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Dochenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dochenko with a nice head shot there.
Dochenko working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakamura holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dochenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Dochenko postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Dochenko tries to pass.
Dochenko stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nakamura is trying to escape the position but Dochenko is controlling the position.
Dochenko is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dochenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakamura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakamura tries to bench press Dochenko off him but Dochenko keeps the position.
Dochenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nakamura taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Dochenko is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hideki Nakamura!
A determined Hideki Nakamura didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: DMMA 225 Klimenko vs Kiryu
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Costeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Costeau takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Costeau throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Costeau throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Costeau moves his leg out of the way.
Costeau looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Costeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Costeau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura keeps Costeau at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Costeau.
A slow jab from Costeau misses its intended target. #T1#
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
Costeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Nakamura tenderised Costeau's leg. Costeau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakamura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Costeau misses with a body kick.
Nakamura feints a counter leg kick.
Nakamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Costeau.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costeau blocks a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Costeau is able to avoid easily.
Costeau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura wants to slow Costeau down by chopping away at his legs.
Costeau closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nakamura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Costeau tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Costeau feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Costeau misses with a looping right.
Nakamura connects with an inside leg kick.
Costeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Nakamura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Costeau scores with a spinning back kick!
Costeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a chopping leg kick but Costeau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakamura checks the leg kick.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Costeau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Costeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Costeau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Costeau's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakamura moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Costeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Costeau counters with a quick kick to the body but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura scores with a nice right hand.
Costeau throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costeau's hands.
Costeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Costeau misses with a straight left. #T4#
Good leg kick by Nakamura.
Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costeau walks into a jab.
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!#CL2#
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Costeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Costeau 's eye. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
and Costeau counters with an outside leg kick.
Costeau checks a leg kick.
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from Costeau.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costeau quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Costeau avoids it.
Costeau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Good work by Costeau as he checks the leg kick.
Costeau swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Costeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Costeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Costeau lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costeau misses with an uppercut
and Nakamura counters with a good low kick that Costeau was not able to check.
A jab from Nakamura finds it's way through Costeau's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costeau. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costeau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Costeau punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura takes a swing at Costeau's ribcage but misses.
Costeau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Costeau throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Costeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Costeau's head but Costeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau moved away.
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Costeau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costeau staying out of range there.
Costeau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura lands a leg kick that knocks Costeau off balance momentarily.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura throws a chopping leg kick but Costeau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Costeau throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Costeau misses
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Costeau checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Costeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakamura blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costeau scores with a jab to the body.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Costeau is having none of it.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costeau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura lands a jab to the nose.
Costeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Costeau throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau with the inside leg kick.
Costeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura tries a quick counter leg kick but Costeau is wise to it.
Costeau chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Nakamura rushes Costeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Costeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Costeau.#T3#
Nakamura with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Costeau.
Costeau throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura with a nice calf kick.
Costeau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range and Costeau settles back down.
Nakamura wants to clinch.
Costeau walks into a left hand.
Costeau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakamura is looking to chop away at Costeau's legs.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Costeau counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamura! But no joy.
Costeau throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Costeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Costeau's shoulder, as Costeau tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Costeau blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costeau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costeau scores with a jab to the body.
Costeau is looking to wear down Nakamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Costeau tries to work over Nakamura's front leg with a kick but Nakamura checks it.
Costeau throws a leg kick but Nakamura moved away.
Costeau swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Costeau blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Costeau.
Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costeau fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakamura just manages to avoid it.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Costeau catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura is looking to chop away at Costeau's legs.
Costeau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costeau checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Costeau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau motions for Nakamura to come forward. Costeau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Costeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Costeau swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Nakamura tries to land a body kick
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Costeau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Costeau's body.
Costeau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Costeau lands with a nice body kick.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Costeau moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Costeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Costeau.
Nakamura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Costeau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costeau takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Costeau misses with a kick to the body.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Costeau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakamura has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costeau throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Costeau throws a front kick that sends Nakamura stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Costeau. Beautiful body shot.
Costeau misses with a low kick as Nakamura jumps back.
A low kick lands for Nakamura.
Costeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costeau is out of range and Nakamura settles back down. #T3#
Nakamura tried to score with a low kick but Costeau checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costeau.
Costeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costeau at a distance.
Nakamura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Costeau counters with an inside leg kick.
Nakamura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau checks it.
A low kick lands for Costeau.
Costeau connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura misses with a combination
letting Costeau counter with a right hand. #T4#
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Costeau lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamura.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamura is pushing Costeau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Costeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costeau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nakamura takes one to the chin there.
Costeau throws a leg kick but Nakamura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakamura tests Costeau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costeau takes one to the chin there.

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 RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Khrapov Jr misses.
Khrapov Jr scores with a body shot.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Khrapov Jr's leg but Khrapov Jr calmly moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khrapov Jr blocks the body kick.
Khrapov Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Khrapov Jr misses with a looping right.
Khrapov Jr tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Khrapov Jr clinches up against the cage.
Khrapov Jr is working Nakamura over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura tries to work over Khrapov Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr stalls.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khrapov Jr 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.
A right hand to the body from Khrapov Jr. #BC2#
Khrapov Jr breaks the clinch. #T1#
Khrapov Jr wants to clinch.#CL#
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Khrapov Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Khrapov Jr blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura. #BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Khrapov Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khrapov Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Khrapov Jr clinches.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khrapov Jr avoids it.
Khrapov Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nakamura after a bit of a struggle.
The referee calls for Khrapov Jr to work.
Khrapov Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nakamura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hideki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura taking a breather. #T2#
Khrapov Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Khrapov Jr. #BC#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khrapov Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakamura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khrapov Jr's knee momentarily.
Nakamura lands a head shot.
Nakamura takes a swing at Khrapov Jr's ribcage but misses.
Khrapov Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch up
and Nakamura counters with a low kick, right behind Khrapov Jr 's knee.
Nakamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khrapov Jr on the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khrapov Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura. #T3#
Nice shot by Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khrapov Jr drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good shot there by Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Khrapov Jr moved away.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Nakamura was looking to counter with a kick there.
Khrapov Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakamura jabs Khrapov Jr right on the nose. Khrapov Jr blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khrapov Jr is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Khrapov Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Khrapov Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Khrapov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khrapov Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakamura but Nakamura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nakamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khrapov Jr walks into a left hand.
Khrapov Jr scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakamura scores with a kick to the body.
Khrapov Jr checks the leg kick.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
Khrapov Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Khrapov Jr is just out of range.
Khrapov Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Khrapov Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch up.
Nakamura tries to land a leg kick but Khrapov Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Nakamura jabs at Khrapov Jr's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khrapov Jr checks the leg kick.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khrapov Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura sets himself, and Khrapov Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakamura avoids it this time.
Khrapov Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khrapov Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khrapov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura throwing a counter right hand but Khrapov Jr manages to avoid it.
Nakamura lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khrapov Jr.#T1#
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hideki Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Khrapov Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura cracks Khrapov Jr with a good jab.
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khrapov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Khrapov Jr moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Khrapov Jr moves out of range.
Nakamura connects with a nice looking jab.
Khrapov Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura sizes up Khrapov Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khrapov Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khrapov Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Khrapov Jr's leg but Khrapov Jr calmly moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khrapov Jr is looking to clinch.
Nakamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khrapov Jr's sensitive parts.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khrapov Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakamura defends well and Khrapov Jr ends up having to push Nakamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Khrapov Jr backs away, Nakamura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Khrapov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khrapov Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Khrapov Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura letting Khrapov Jr take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.#T3#
Nakamura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khrapov Jr blocks a body shot from Nakamura. #BC#
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khrapov Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Both fighters circling a little - Nakamura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khrapov Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook.
Nakamura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khrapov Jr just manages to avoid it.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakamura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Khrapov Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khrapov Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakamura throws a hook but Khrapov Jr avoids it easily.#CL2#
Khrapov Jr has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr looking to stall.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards. #BC#
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Khrapov Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khrapov Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakamura slaps away a takedown attempt from Khrapov Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hideki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Khrapov Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khrapov Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Good leg kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Khrapov Jr's belly button to the back.
Khrapov Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khrapov Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Khrapov Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khrapov Jr avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Khrapov Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrapov Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Khrapov Jr's knee but Khrapov Jr avoids it well.
Khrapov Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khrapov Jr scores with a jab.
Nakamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
and Khrapov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Khrapov Jr moved away.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khrapov Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.#CL#
Nakamura has Khrapov Jr up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakamura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khrapov Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Khrapov Jr throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khrapov Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Khrapov Jr moved out of range.
Khrapov Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khrapov Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Khrapov Jr blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakamura. That's going to slow Khrapov Jr down. #T2#
Khrapov Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakamura defends well and Khrapov Jr ends up having to push Nakamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura tests Khrapov Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khrapov Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Khrapov Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khrapov Jr looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Khrapov Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakamura throws a hook but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakamura.#CL2#
Khrapov Jr drives through and clinches with Nakamura against the cage.
Nakamura tries to circle away but Khrapov Jr has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakamura slips a jab from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Khrapov Jr's shoulder, as Khrapov Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Khrapov Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khrapov Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakamura throws a combination. Khrapov Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Khrapov Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakamura is looking to slow Khrapov Jr down with leg kicks.
Khrapov Jr checks a leg kick.
Nakamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khrapov Jr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Khrapov Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vasily Khrapov Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khrapov Jr shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hideki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Khrapov Jr backs away, Nakamura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nakamura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khrapov Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khrapov Jr moves to clinch but Nakamura breaks away
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Khrapov Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakamura scores with a head kick. Khrapov Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khrapov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Khrapov Jr misses the jab.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Khrapov Jr throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Nakamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nakamura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.#CL2#
Nakamura rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall tries to pull guard but Nakamura won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hall jumps guard. #SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Nakamura postures up. #T1##SUB#
Hall looking for subs off his back but Nakamura has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Nakamura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hall is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Nakamura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakamura throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Nakamura manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.#T4#
Nakamura thuds his shin into the meat of Hall's side.#CL2#
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Nakamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hall 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 Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamura.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakamura is struggling to control the position.
Hall fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Nakamura darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Nakamura.
Hall fails to pull guard.
Nakamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Nakamura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land. #TD#
Hall jumps guard and drags Nakamura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakamura wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakamura's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nakamura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall is not content to let Nakamura control the position.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Nakamura wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Hall is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakamura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hall.
Hall wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall is not content to let Nakamura control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hall tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Hideki Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hall is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Nakamura gets a clinch.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Hall blocking some punches.
Nakamura cracks Hall with a nice body shot.
Hall tries to pull guard but Nakamura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakamura lands a nice knee to the body.
Hall fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hall manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Nakamura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hall has a hand on Nakamura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nakamura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ralph Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hall wants to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Nakamura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Nakamura fails to move to back control. #T3#
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura trying to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hall is in trouble now - Nakamura has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nakamura. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hideki Nakamura made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakamura avoided it.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Nakamura misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nakamura avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Graves counters with a good, hard body kick but Nakamura shrugs it off.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakamura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Graves scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura scores with a nice right hand.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nakamura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Nakamura cracks Graves with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nakamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakamura with a nice calf kick.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nakamura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nakamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Graves feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nakamura defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Graves counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Graves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graves avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves checks a leg kick nicely.
Graves throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Nakamura punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graves had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graves defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Graves tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakamura avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind Nakamura 's knee. #CL#
Graves drives through and clinches with Nakamura against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Nakamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakamura presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Nakamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graves misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nakamura!
Nakamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Graves counters with a one-two to the body.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a nice body kick.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Graves moves his leg out of the way.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Nakamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Graves was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura throws a series of strikes that have Graves backpedaling.
A good leg kick by Nakamura.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Graves swinging wildly here. #T4#
Graves is looking to clinch.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Graves feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Nakamura sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Graves.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Graves cracks Nakamura with a good jab.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Nakamura misses. #T1#
Nakamura throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Hideki Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Nakamura is rocked!
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
It appears Graves was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Graves throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it.
Nakamura seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Graves steps into range and cracks Nakamura with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Nakamura flops backwards and Graves dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura is pulling down on Graves's head. It's preventing any offense from Graves, at least for the moment.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graves advances to half guard.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graves thows a huge punch but Nakamura dodges it nicely.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Graves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Nakamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graves is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head.
Nakamura trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Graves winds up and cracks Nakamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Graves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graves wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graves connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 187 Harakka vs Don 2
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
Alexander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nakamura takes a step back to recover.
Alexander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alexander 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.
Nakamura ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander.
Alexander connects with a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexander.
Nakamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexander slips a straight right by Nakamura.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Alexander slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakamura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alexander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
Nakamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Alexander's knee but Alexander avoids it well. #T1#
Alexander defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Alexander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Alexander moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakamura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alexander checks a leg kick.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Nakamura cracks Alexander with a good jab.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Alexander ducks right into an uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alexander eats them both and turns towards Nakamura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alexander.
Alexander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakamura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexander to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alexander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Alexander there.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Alexander counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alexander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Alexander connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Nakamura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakamura's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alexander tries to land a leg kick but Nakamura saw it coming and moves away.
Alexander fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Alexander with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Alexander blocks the low kick.#T4#
Alexander moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Alexander with a nice calf kick.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
and Alexander counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexander is able to avoid easily.
Alexander lands a body shot.
Nakamura feints and then cracks Alexander's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alexander down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Nakamura down.
Nakamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Nakamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakamura jabs at Alexander's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Alexander throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Alexander.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander connects with a jab.
Alexander scores with a nice body kick.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakamura lands a jab to the nose.
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Nakamura off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Alexander.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexander with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakamura.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Alexander moved away.
Nakamura throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.#T1#
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura misses with a body punch
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Nakamura with a nice calf kick.
Alexander lands a really nice looking cross but Nakamura seems unphased.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Nakamura off balance momentarily.
Nakamura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura is looking to land body kicks.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nakamura lands a body shot. #T2#
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Alexander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexander.
Alexander defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Alexander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakamura checks it well.
Alexander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakamura flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexander steps away.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura lands an overhand right.
Alexander keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Alexander slips under a jab from Nakamura.#T3#
Alexander checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Nakamura.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakamura is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Nakamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
As Nakamura backs away, Alexander returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakamura.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Alexander finds it's target.
Alexander cracks Nakamura with a good jab.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander sizes up Nakamura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Nakamura moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Nakamura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakamura tries a quick counter leg kick but Alexander is wise to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Alexander moves his leg out of the way.
Nakamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Nakamura tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakamura is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakamura steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexander. That one must have hurt.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the body from Nakamura misses
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakamura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alexanders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nakamura thows a leg kick but Alexander checks it
and Alexander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Alexander.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexander on the side of the head. #T1#
Nakamura motions for Alexander to come forward. Nakamura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Alexander as he checks the leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura.
Alexander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Alexander checks a low kick from Nakamura.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura walks into a left hand.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Alexander's leg but Alexander calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakamura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alexander has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alexander and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alexander cracks Nakamura with an open hand slap.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Alexander was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that misses.
Alexander throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Nakamura.#T3#
Alexander keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander throws a solid leg kick but Nakamura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexander.
It seemed like Nakamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakamura misses the jab.
Nakamura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura thows a leg kick but Alexander checks it
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander throws a front kick that sends Nakamura stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Alexander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakamura tries a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura tries to move into range but Alexander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexander.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Nakamura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alexander checks it well.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexander lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakamura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakamura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Alexander.
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from Alexander.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - Alexander had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexander 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 179 Roos vs Johnson
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Maitonaama checks it.
Maitonaama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maitonaama takes one to the side of the head.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Maitonaama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Maitonaama getting side control.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep. Maitonaama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Maitonaama wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakamura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Maitonaama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakamura won't allow Maitonaama to pass to mount.
Maitonaama prevents Nakamura from improving his position.#T1#
Nakamura won't allow Maitonaama to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maitonaama is working hard here to advance position.
Maitonaama working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Maitonaama wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakamura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Maitonaama sits in half guard. #SUB#
Maitonaama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakamura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Maitonaama trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Maitonaama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura feints and then cracks Maitonaama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maitonaama down. #T3#
Nakamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Maitonaama avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maitonaama checks a leg kick.
Nakamura slips under a jab.#TD#
Maitonaama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nakamura looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maitonaama throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Nakamura pulls Maitonaama in close to prevent any damage.
Maitonaama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Maitonaama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maitonaama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maitonaama stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Maitonaama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Maitonaama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maitonaama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aslak Maitonaama will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nakamura connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakamura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maitonaama takes a step back to recover.
Maitonaama shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Maitonaama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maitonaama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maitonaama tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maitonaama's head.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Maitonaama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Maitonaama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick.
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakamura sprawls well. Nakamura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maitonaama gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Maitonaama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maitonaama.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maitonaama attempts a counter takedown but Nakamura avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maitonaama attempts a counter takedown but Nakamura avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Maitonaama misses the target.
Good shot there by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Maitonaama blocks the body kick.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maitonaama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aslak Maitonaama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maitonaama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Maitonaama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Maitonaama working away.
Nakamura is trying to improve his position.
Maitonaama working away.
Maitonaama throws an elbow but Nakamura slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nakamura tries to buck Maitonaama off but Maitonaama is having none of it.
An elbow from Maitonaama crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Maitonaama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maitonaama is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aslak Maitonaama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Maitonaama lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Maitonaama tries for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
Maitonaama working away.
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom here.
Maitonaama looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nakamura is avoiding damage well.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
Maitonaama scoring with punches from side control.
Maitonaama in side control, throwing shots but Nakamura defends.
Nakamura taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakamura is not content to let Maitonaama control the position. #SUB#
Maitonaama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maitonaama throws a body kick that misses.
Maitonaama dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maitonaama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakamura tries to work over Maitonaama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maitonaama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamura trying to control the position but instead, Maitonaama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakamura into the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura works over Maitonaama's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Maitonaama saw that one coming.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maitonaama was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Maitonaama moves his leg out of the way.
Maitonaama attempts a counter takedown but Nakamura avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that misses.
Maitonaama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1##TD#
Maitonaama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maitonaama is standing up over Nakamura. Nakamura looks to escape but Maitonaama dives into side control. #REVB#
Maitonaama lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakamura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maitonaama slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard but Maitonaama has passed into side control.
Maitonaama trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #T2#
Maitonaama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Maitonaama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nakamura, who protects the arm well.
Maitonaama working away.#SUB#
Maitonaama tries for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
Nakamura has one of Maitonaama's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Nakamura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maitonaama connects with a decent elbow. #T3##SUB#
Maitonaama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Maitonaama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nakamura, who protects the arm well.
I wouldn't like to be where Nakamura is right now.
Nakamura is trying to control Maitonaama's posture but Maitonaama avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Maitonaama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maitonaama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maitonaama trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Maitonaama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Nakamura is right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hideki Nakamura.
I think Nakamura 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 171 Kersikov vs Pinks 2
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
About Don throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. About Don saw that one coming.
About Don paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A clash of legs there as About Don blocks the low kick.
Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
About Don uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
About Don swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by About Don.
About Don throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
About Don uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - About Don circles away.
A nice side step and About Don releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the kisser.
About Don dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick.
About Don 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.#T1#
About Don takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
About Don fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
About Don misses with a right hand
enabling Nakamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but About Don uses good head movement to avoid it.
About Don shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
About Don loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
About Don uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
About Don throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - About Don had a free shot at his head there.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on About Don's shoulder, as About Don tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from About Don.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakamura clobbers About Don with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
About Don fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
About Don ducks right into an uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a low kick but About Don avoids it.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
About Don throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
About Don throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
About Don throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
About Don keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
About Don throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from About Don.
Nakamura tries to bum rush About Don with a series of wild strikes but About Don uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
About Don changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
About Don lands with a straight right. Nakamura didn't see that one coming.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
A jab from About Don misses.
The fighters circling - About Don throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura tried to score with a low kick but About Don checks it.#CL#
Nakamura moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nakamura throws an elbow but misses.
About Don stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Nakamura goes for a takedown attempt but About Don pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice jab there from About Don.
About Don lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
About Don might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakamura.
About Don throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
About Don misses the shot to the body.
About Don shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hideki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Get Wet About Don.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura sizes up About Don with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
About Don scores with a decent looking hook.
About Don throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by About Don.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
About Don avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but About Don circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a chopping leg kick but About Don manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looks like Nakamura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD2#
Nakamura gets caught napping as About Don dives in and scores a takedown. Nakamura manages to retain guard.
About Don won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing About Don from controlling successfully.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
About Don not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but About Don defends easily.
About Don not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Get Wet About Don will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nakamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed About Don momentarily.
A jab from About Don misses.
About Don fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but About Don sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
About Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
A left lands for About Don.
Nakamura is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakamura lands the left hand.
About Don is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
About Don connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
About Don closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
About Don misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
About Don throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
About Don slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Nakamura defending well as About Don loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
About Don moves out of range as Nakamura throws a body kick.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from About Don.
Get Wet About Don seems to be getting the better of the standup.
About Don misses with a straight left.
About Don looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
About Don pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
About Don connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
About Don missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
About Don lands a slapping body shot.
About Don defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura looks for the body kick but About Don saw that one coming.
About Don lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
About Don jabbing away but nothing is landing.
About Don takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
About Don keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent About Don stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
About Don jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. #T2##CL#
About Don gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
About Don lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from About Don. #TD2#
About Don wants the takedown. Nakamura is fighting it off but About Don persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nakamura's guard against the cage.

Nakamura manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from About Don.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up but About Don swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura takes one on the button.
About Don throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura is looking to score with low kicks.
About Don unleashes a big counter combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
About Don lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
About Don escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
About Don lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
About Don slips a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
About Don let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
About Don throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
About Don closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - About Don lands in his opponent's guard.
Get Wet About Don has got the better of the ground game so far.
About Don controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
About Don being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
About Don forces his way into half guard.
Nakamura looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
About Don is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
About Don passes into side control, despite Nakamura's attempt to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Get Wet About Don showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from About Don.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends About Don's belly button to the back.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from About Don misses.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but About Don moved out of range.
About Don walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura slips a jab from About Don.
About Don avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
About Don throws a good cross that connects.
About Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Nakamura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but About Don manages to avoid it.
About Don lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from About Don misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
About Don keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
About Don looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from About Don.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
About Don throws out a powerful jab.
Nakamura misses the jab.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. About Don was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura slips a straight right by About Don.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
About Don has a takedown stuffed.
About Don showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. About Don does a little dance to reset his feet.
About Don circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from About Don.
About Don throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
About Don jabs Nakamura right on the nose. Nakamura blinks but takes it well.
About Don lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
About Don avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Nakamura lunges at About Don with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by About Don's hand.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from About Don.
Nakamura throws a push kick but About Don slaps the foot to one side.
About Don misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Nakamura.
A slow jab from About Don misses its intended target.
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from About Don.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
About Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
About Don misses with a body shot.
About Don looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling About Don to score with a decent uppercut.
Get Wet About Don is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
About Don misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from About Don.
About Don is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
About Don misses with a looping left.
Nakamura scores with a jab.
About Don throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nakamura lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by About Don.
Nakamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between About Don's hands.
About Don walks into a jab.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
About Don throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
About Don keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract About Don.
About Don throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
About Don scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakamura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
About Don cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
About Don throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
About Don keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
About Don shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakamura as he avoids it easily.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but About Don is avoiding it.
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura connects with a crisp jab.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
About Don scores with a jab. Nakamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but About Don ducks down to avoid it.
About Don throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
About Don throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
About Don has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakamura finds it's way round the side to connect with About Don's head.
About Don keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
About Don looks like he wants to counter punch here.
About Don looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by About Don.
About Don steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.

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 Hideki Nakamura.
I think About Don 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Get Wet About Don!
In his post fight interview, Get Wet About Don gave a big smile as he said 'I am GWad, don of dons.'.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 2
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Khrapov Jr lands the left hand.
Khrapov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Khrapov Jr lands with a straight right. Nakamura didn't see that one coming.
Nakamura lands a nice shot that snaps Khrapov Jr's head back.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Khrapov Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Khrapov Jr misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakamura. That's going to slow Khrapov Jr down. #CL2#
Nakamura clinches with his opponent.
Khrapov Jr tries to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Khrapov Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamura.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nakamura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Khrapov Jr breaks from the clinch.
Khrapov Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura tries a quick counter leg kick but Khrapov Jr is wise to it.
Nakamura is looking to slow Khrapov Jr down with leg kicks.
Khrapov Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Khrapov Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakamura catches Khrapov Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura tries to clinch up but Khrapov Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Khrapov Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khrapov Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nakamura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakamura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khrapov Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura is looking to chop away at Khrapov Jr's legs.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Khrapov Jr's belly button to the back.
Khrapov Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Khrapov Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Khrapov Jr checks a low kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khrapov Jr manages to avoid it.
It looked like Khrapov Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Khrapov Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
Khrapov Jr tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khrapov Jr digs a right hand into Nakamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakamura's gas tank.
Good body shot from Nakamura. #TD#
Khrapov Jr wants the takedown. Nakamura is fighting it off but Khrapov Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nakamura's guard against the cage.
Khrapov Jr is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khrapov Jr working some strikes from top position.
Khrapov Jr wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Khrapov Jr postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khrapov Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khrapov Jr postures up.
Khrapov Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Khrapov Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khrapov Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but Khrapov Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Khrapov Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but Khrapov Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Khrapov Jr cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Khrapov Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Khrapov Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khrapov Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow. #T4#
Nakamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khrapov Jr postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Khrapov Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khrapov Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khrapov Jr postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Khrapov Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Khrapov Jr darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
Khrapov Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nakamura lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
Khrapov Jr tries to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling the position. #TD#
Khrapov Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nakamura regains guard immediately.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khrapov Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khrapov Jr postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura is trying to keep Khrapov Jr in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura wants to stand up but Khrapov Jr is controlling him. #T1#
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
Nakamura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khrapov Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khrapov Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Khrapov Jr won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Khrapov Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khrapov Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura pulls Khrapov Jr in to control the position.
Khrapov Jr won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khrapov Jr cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Khrapov Jr distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Khrapov Jr controlling him for the moment.
Khrapov Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Khrapov Jr postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Khrapov Jr works over Nakamura with some ground and pound from guard.
Khrapov Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamura has wrist control.
Khrapov Jr postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khrapov Jr's guard. #REVB#
Nakamura forces his way into half guard.
Nakamura wants to control but Khrapov Jr is keeping him busy. #T3#
Nakamura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khrapov Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nakamura trying to control the pace.
Nakamura stalling away here and it's allowed Khrapov Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Khrapov Jr 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vasily Khrapov Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Khrapov Jr keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khrapov Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Khrapov Jr, not yet.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khrapov Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khrapov Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nakamura won't allow Khrapov Jr to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Nakamura pushes Khrapov Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Khrapov Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Khrapov Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Khrapov Jr takes one to the chin there.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Khrapov Jr slips under a jab.
Nakamura lands with a nice body punch.
Nakamura takes a swing at Khrapov Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura throws a shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakamura counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Khrapov Jr's shoulder, as Khrapov Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura lands a jab.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Khrapov Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Khrapov Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Khrapov Jr checks it.
It looked like Khrapov Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.#T1#
Good exchange - Nakamura coming out on top.
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Khrapov Jr blocks the body kick.
Khrapov Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Nakamura tries to keep at a distance but Khrapov Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura is trying to break free.
Khrapov Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Khrapov Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Khrapov Jr fails to land. #BC#
Khrapov Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Khrapov Jr is just out of range.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura misses with a low kick. #T2##CL#
Khrapov Jr closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khrapov Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khrapov Jr blocking some punches.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Khrapov Jr controls the action.
Nakamura prevents a body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamura prevents it.
Khrapov Jr trying to stall but Nakamura improves his position.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Khrapov Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr walks into a jab.
Khrapov Jr throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##CL2#
Nakamura has closed the distance and engaged Khrapov Jr in a clinch. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Khrapov Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Khrapov Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nakamura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khrapov Jr throwing strikes from guard but Nakamura blocks nicely.
Nakamura is pulling down on Khrapov Jr's head to control his posture.
Nakamura looking to control. #T4#
Nakamura controlling Khrapov Jr's posture.
Khrapov Jr wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura has his hands on Khrapov Jr's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khrapov Jr scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khrapov Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Khrapov Jr misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamura 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura gave a mention to AVALON in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 158 Panda vs Schultz
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Graves thows a leg kick but Nakamura checks it
and Nakamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Graves moves his leg out of the way.
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Nakamura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nakamura has managed to clinch.
Graves can't break the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves's coach down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakamura or not.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a nice elbow.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura lands a nice elbow.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Graves.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Graves 's eye.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Graves.
Nakamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nakamura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Graves working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nakamura throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Graves was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Graves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Graves lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nakamura will feel that in the morning.
Graves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nakamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
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#
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Nakamura sees coming a mile off.
Nakamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Nakamura looks for the body kick but Graves saw that one coming.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamura gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nakamura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
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!
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nakamura avoids it.#T1#
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hideki Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range. #CL#
Nakamura has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
Graves lands a body shot.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamura. #BC2#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Graves blocks a head kick by Nakamura. #T2#
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves lands a head kick. Nakamura smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Hideki Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakamura blocks the leg kick.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakamura counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakamura.
Graves connects with a looping right hand.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nakamura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Graves.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Nakamura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nakamura duly obliges.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Graves blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a front kick aimed at Nakamura's knee but Nakamura avoids it well.
Graves lunges at Nakamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakamura's hand.
Graves lands a body shot.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura backing away here, and Graves unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Graves throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Graves avoids it.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nakamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Nakamura lands with a hook. Graves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Graves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Graves!
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Graves.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura swings for the body but Graves moves out of range. #CL#
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage. #T1#
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Nakamura.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Graves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves pushes Nakamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves working aggressively here.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
A short right from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head.
A short right from Graves on the inside. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Graves circles away.
Graves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Graves connects with an inside leg kick.
Graves scores with a leg kick.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakamura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Graves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves lands a body shot.
Nakamura keeps Graves at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Graves connects with a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura lands a lovely overhand right.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Graves.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
Nakamura keeps Graves at a distance using the push kick.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura throws a lazy head kick
and Graves counters with a body kick.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakamura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura cracks Graves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hideki Nakamura!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hideki Nakamura thanked AVALON for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIII
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1##CL#
Nakamura moves into range and clinches up with Eli.
Eli looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Eli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura works on Eli's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Eli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tom Eli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Eli.
Eli throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura stuns Eli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakamura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Eli if he has to take too many more of those.
Eli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Nakamura has closed the distance and engaged Eli in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eli's elbow.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eli backwards.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Nakamura lands a nice elbow.
Eli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakamura lands a right hand.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Eli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nakamura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nakamura throws an elbow but misses.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakamura cracks Eli with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nakamura.
Eli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nakamura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Eli can turn it around.
Nakamura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eli backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eli takes an elbow to the temple.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eli backwards.
Nakamura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eli's defenses. #T2##BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura lands a jab to Eli's midsection.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Nakamura moves into the clinch.
Eli blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an elbow that stopped Eli in his tracks for a moment.
Nakamura pushes Eli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eli is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakamura has double underhooks.
Nakamura cracks Eli with a nice body shot.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eli blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Eli misses with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakamura is looking to wear down Eli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nakamura fakes the leg kick and cracks Eli in the body.
Nakamura connects with a right hand. Eli shakes it off.#ROC#Eli is rocked!#CL#
Nakamura moves into range and clinches up with Eli.
Eli is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Tom Eli's cut even more.#T3#
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eli misses with some punches.
A short left from Nakamura.
Nakamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clinched against the cage, Nakamura lands a big elbow that drops Eli! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Eli is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura gave a mention to The Dirty Needle Project in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 151 Fukumitsu vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 05, 2022

Gwynn Evans had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 173.6, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Hideki Nakamura was cancelled.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XI
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tom Eli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eli throws a wild body kick that Nakamura sees coming a mile off.
Eli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Eli throws a head kick that half lands.
Eli lands a jab to Nakamura's midsection.
Eli throws a head kick that misses.
And Nakamura responds with a good body kick, but Eli manages to step out the way in time.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Eli.
Nakamura replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Eli blocks it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nakamura!
Eli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eli, pushing him back against the cage.
Eli misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Eli breaks the clinch.
Eli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Eli.
Eli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakamura in his tracks.
Nakamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Eli.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eli circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Eli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Eli's belly button to the back.
Eli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Eli connects with the punch.
Eli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Eli.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Eli.
Nakamura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nakamura swings for the body but Eli moves out of range.
Nakamura tries a low kick but Eli avoids it.
Eli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Eli throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Eli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eli looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Eli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Eli is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Eli misses.
And Nakamura responds with a good body kick, but Eli manages to step out the way in time.
Nakamura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eli.
Eli misses with a straight right.
Nakamura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Eli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eli moves out of range of the body kick.
Eli is looking for a counter combo.
Eli throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Eli is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Eli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab lands there for Eli.
Eli misses with a double jab.
Eli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nakamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eli's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
Eli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Eli misses the target.
Eli misses with an uppercut
and Eli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body.
Eli slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Eli is out of range.
It looked like Eli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Eli's shoulder, as Eli tries to avoid the shot.
Eli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
A shot to the liver by Nakamura. Beautiful body shot.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eli rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakamura drops his hands momentarily and Eli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eli misses with a straight right.
Eli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Decent striking displayed by Eli there.#T4#
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!
Eli wants to land a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range.
Eli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nakamura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Eli scores with a four punch combination!
Nakamura takes a swing at Eli's ribcage but misses.
Eli scores with a head kick.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Eli's body.
Eli throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Eli misses with a right hand
and Eli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Nakamura clinches up against the cage.
Nakamura is working Eli over against the cage.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Eli 's eye.
Eli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eli is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eli's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Nakamura pushes Eli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Eli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Eli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Eli's leg but Eli calmly moves out of range.
Eli misses with a straight left.
Nakamura misses the body punch
and Eli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eli throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Eli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eli moves out of range as Nakamura throws a body kick.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Eli is just out of range.
Eli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura digs a good body shot into Eli's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eli loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura thuds his right hand into Eli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eli throws out the jab.
Nakamura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Eli throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Nakamura. Beautiful body shot.
Eli staying out of range there.
Eli missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Nakamura clinches up against the cage.
Nakamura misses with an elbow over the top.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakamura is working Eli over against the cage.
A short right from Nakamura.
Eli blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an elbow that stopped Eli in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Tom Eli's cut is getting worse.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamura.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eli.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nakamura in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Eli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nakamura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eli's brow.
Eli is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakamura has double underhooks.
Nakamura pushes Eli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Eli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Eli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Eli throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Nakamura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eli is trying to push Nakamura away but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eli takes an elbow to the temple.
Nakamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Eli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eli has had enough of the clinch but Nakamura keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Nakamura has Eli pressed against the cage, preventing Eli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
Eli takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eli.
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakamura prevents Eli from breaking the clinch.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#Tom Eli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nakamura keeps control of Eli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.#BC#
Eli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Eli looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Eli misses with a kick to the body.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Eli moved away.
Eli is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Eli does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Nakamura forces Eli back against the cage and clinches.
Eli prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Eli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eli moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
Eli moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura.
Eli tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eli.
Tom Eli is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Nakamura has Eli up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land. #BC#
Eli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Eli scores with a punch to the head.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the head.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Eli misses with a double jab.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Eli.
Eli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Eli.
Nakamura throws a shot to the body.
Eli misses with a hook.#CL2#
Nakamura has closed the distance and engaged Eli in a clinch.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Eli controls his hands.
Eli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Eli breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eli misses with a hook
and Nakamura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eli throws a counter high kick but Nakamura was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Eli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Nakamura moves into the clinch.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Eli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nakamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eli throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to work over Eli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Eli blocks it.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Eli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura throws a push kick but Eli slaps the foot to one side.
Eli misses with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eli throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Nakamura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Eli moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eli.
The crowd cheers as Eli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakamura doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakamura.
Eli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Eli is having none of it.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakamura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eli throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Nakamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Eli is out of range.
Eli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Nakamura rushes Eli and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Eli breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eli at a distance.
Nakamura throws a wild body kick that Eli sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Eli controls the action. #BC#
Eli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eli lands with a right hand.
Eli just misses with a punch to the body.
Eli missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eli moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Eli pushes him off.#CL2#
Nakamura has Eli up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Eli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura tries to land a front kick but Eli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakamura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eli will feel that in the morning.
Eli misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Nakamura misses.
Eli misses the jab.
Eli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakamura pushes Eli away with a front kick.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Eli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Nakamura has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamura 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Dirty Needle Project logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DMMA 136 Misha vs Paavali
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Nakamura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakamura punishes Ramos's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakamura back to the cage. Ramos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ramos stalks Nakamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakamura's face. Nakamura staggers backwards, shaken.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Ramos tries to clinch but Nakamura moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramos closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hector Ramos has been cut.
Ramos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura misses with a hook.#CL2#
Ramos moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramoss head.
A short left from Nakamura. #T1#
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura pushes Ramos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakamura lands an elbow that stopped Ramos in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nakamura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramos backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos tries to clinch up.
Ramos moves forwards but Nakamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nakamura scores with a jab. Ramos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Hector Ramos's cut even more.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Nakamura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ramos takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Ramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Ramos pushes Nakamura up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Ramos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos.
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Ramos's ribcage. Ramos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamura.
Ramos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hideki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Ramos.
Ramos looks winded!
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Nakamura drops Ramos with a big knee straight up the middle! Ramos is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Ramos slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Ramos moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.#KD#
Nakamura cracks Ramos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nakamura has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ramos to stand back up!#ROC#Ramos is rocked!
Nakamura scores with a nice body kick.
Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ramos clean off his feet! He's out cold! Nakamura stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura very nearly forgot to thank The Dirty Needle Project amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DMMA 127 Grant Vs Kofel IV
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura lands a jab.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a nice body shot.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Navarro misses with a body kick.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamura scrambles back to his feet.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Navarro counters with a low kick, right behind Nakamura 's knee.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Navarro misses with a body shot.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Navarro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Navarro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakamura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Navarro circles away.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro throws a combination that misses
and Nakamura counters with a two punch combo.
Nakamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Navarro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Navarro tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Navarro.
A nice left hand lands by Navarro.
Navarro lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Navarro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakamura or not.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Navarro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Navarro missing with knees to the body.
Navarro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamura's elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Navarro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a right hand.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Navarro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Navarro avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Navarro. #BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
Navarro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Navarro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakamura throws a lazy head kick
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Navarro feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Navarro blocks the body kick.
Navarro misses the jab.#T1#
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Navarro connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakamura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Navarro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Navarro moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Navarro jabs at Nakamura's body.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Nakamura backing away here, and Navarro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Navarro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!#TD#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Navarro to the mat! Navarro manages to get full guard.
Nakamura throws a strike but Navarro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakamura pulls Navarro in to control the position.
Navarro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Navarro is fighting to break Nakamura's control of his arms but Nakamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Navarro preventing the sweep.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet but Navarro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nakamura trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura pushes down on Navarro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nakamura tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Navarro keeping control of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Navarro 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Navarro.
Nakamura checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Navarro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Navarro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
Navarro misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura 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. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown. Navarro tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Navarro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Navarro lands with a kick to the temple. Nakamura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Navarro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Navarro looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Navarro.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro flicks out a counter leg kick but Nakamura steps away.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Navarro against the cage.
Navarro lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamura.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Navarro blocking some punches.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Navarro.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Navarro lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Navarro as Nakamura tries to tie him up.
Navarro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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 Hideki Nakamura.
I think Navarro 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Nakamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ko throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Ko moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura.
Ko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Ko .
Ko swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Ko throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Nakamura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that drops Ko like a sack of potatoes! Nakamura dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideki Nakamura!

Event: Iron Wolf - Crowd Card
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Karpov tries to clinch up but Shain circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Karpov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shain, pushing him back against the cage.
Shain lands an elbow that stopped Karpov in his tracks for a moment.
Karpov avoiding damage as Shain throws knees to the body.
Karpov blocking some punches.
Karpov avoiding damage as Shain throws knees to the body.
Shain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shain throws an elbow but misses.
Karpov lands a nice uppercut.
Shain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karpov is leaning against Shain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karpov pushes Shain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karpov is defending well for now.
Shain pushes off an throws an elbow but Karpov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shain lands a good knee to the midsection. Karpov won't want to take too many of those.
Karpov 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.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karpov is defending well for now.
Shain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shain. #T1#
A short left from Karpov.
Karpov tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
Shain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karpov lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Karpov tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
Shain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karpov scores with a shoulder strike.
Shain misses with an elbow strike.
Shain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karpov is working Shain over against the cage.
Karpov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karpov lands a shoulder strike.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Karpov avoids the damage to the body.
Karpov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Karpov.
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!
Karpov lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Karpov.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Karpov is blocking nicely.
Karpov blocking some punches.
Shain tries to work over Karpov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Karpov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shain.
Shain looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karpov.
Karpov throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Karpov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
A short right from Karpov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shain.
Karpov tries to throw a body punch but Shain avoids it by throwing Karpov back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karpov.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karpov is defending well for now.
Shain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shain misses with the head strike.
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Karpov throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Karpov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shain lands a nice elbow.
Shain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karpov working aggressively here. #T3#
Shain misses with an elbow over the top.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karpov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karpov avoids it.
Karpov dodges an elbow strike from Shain.
Karpov blocks an uppercut.
Karpov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karpov avoiding damage as Shain throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Karpov fails to land.
Shain swings wildly with an uppercut but Karpov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpov scores with a shot to the side of Shain's head.
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karpov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Shain fails to land.
Karpov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain swings wildly with an uppercut but Karpov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpov swings wildly with an uppercut but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shain blocking some punches. #T4#
Karpov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karpov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Karpov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain struggles to land a body shot inside as Karpov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karpov.
Karpov blocks an elbow strike from Shain.
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!
Shain scores with a hook to the body.
Karpov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain is working Karpov over against the cage.
Shain prevents a body shot from Karpov.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karpov can't find room to land a body shot as Shain controls the action.
Karpov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karpov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karpov lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Karpov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karpov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shain misses with a body kick.#CL#
Karpov pushes Shain up against the cage in a clinch.
Shain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karpov has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
Shain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shain tries to throw a body punch but Karpov avoids it by throwing Shain back against the cage.
Karpov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Shain fails to land.
A body shot lands from Karpov.
Jordan Karpov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karpov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karpov works on Shain's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shain.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karpov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shain misses with the head strike.
Shain blocking some punches.
Karpov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shain. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karpov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karpov can't find room to land a body shot as Shain controls the action.
Karpov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karpov.
Karpov managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Karpov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karpov digs a right hand into Shain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shain's gas tank.
Shain is breathing heavily.
Karpov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karpov.
A short left from Karpov.
Shain blocking some punches.
Karpov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karpov managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shain.
Karpov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karpov lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karpov tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
Shain misses with a punch on the inside.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karpov misses with a body punch.
Karpov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karpov working aggressively here.
Karpov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karpov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Karpov on the inside.
Karpov managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Karpov has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
Karpov lands a right hand.
Karpov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karpov.
Karpov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karpov misses with a body punch.
Karpov blocks an uppercut.
Shain misses with the head strike. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
Shain landing knees to the body.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karpov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shain's elbow.
Karpov scores with a shoulder strike.
Karpov tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
Karpov tries to throw a body punch but Shain avoids it by throwing Karpov back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Karpov.
Karpov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karpov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shain scores with a shoulder strike.
Karpov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karpov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain blocks an uppercut.
Karpov lands with a left to the head.
Karpov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karpov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shain.#T4#
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karpov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karpov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shain can do to turn this around?
Karpov works on Shain's body with a couple of short punches.
Shain avoids a wild elbow strike from Karpov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karpov.
Shain blocks a body shot from Karpov.
A short right from Karpov.
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karpov throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Shain throws a punch but it's blocked by Karpov.
Karpov scores with a shot to the side of Shain's head.
Karpov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Shain is rocked!
Karpov is working Shain over against the cage.
Shain is still on wobbly legs! Can Karpov finish him?
Karpov lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Karpov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpov.
Karpov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shain to his knees! Karpov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Karpov!
Jordan Karpov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC 25
Date: Sep 09, 2021

#R1#
Eagle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eagle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Karpov rushes Eagle and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Eagle jumps guard and drags Karpov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Eagle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karpov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karpov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karpov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eagle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Eagle is trying to keep Karpov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Karpov continues to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Eagle looking for a guillotine here but Karpov defends easily.
Karpov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Eagle working for a triangle but Karpov defends it easily.
Eagle trying to control the position.
Eagle being controlled here, momentarily.
Eagle looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Karpov clinches up with Eagle and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Karpov.
Karpov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Karpov lands a shot to the body.
Karpov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Eagle misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karpov.
Karpov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eagle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karpov lands a hook that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Karpov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eagle is trying to pull guard but Karpov has him pressed against the cage.
Karpov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karpov lands a shoulder strike.
Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Karpov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karpov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eagle jumps guard but Karpov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan Karpov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Eagle.#T3#
Karpov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eagle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karpov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karpov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karpov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eagle's efforts to push away.
Eagle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karpov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eagle jumps guard but Karpov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eagle tries to pull guard but Karpov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karpov pushes Eagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eagle jumps guard but Karpov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karpov gets through Eagle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eagle fails to pull guard.
Karpov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eagle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eagle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karpov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karpov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagles head.
Eagle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eagle looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karpov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Eagle is rocked!
Eagle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karpov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Karpov lands with a light punch inside.
Eagle is still on wobbly legs! Can Karpov finish him?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karpov as Eagle tries to tie him up.
Eagle seems to have recovered his senses.
Karpov cracks Eagle with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Karpov - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eagle.
Eagle misses with a body punch.
Karpov cracks Eagle with a nice body shot.
Karpov pushes Eagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eagle tries to pull guard but Karpov holds him up against the cage and eventually Eagle drops back down to his feet.
Eagle fails to pull guard.
Karpov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karpov scores with a shot to the side of Eagle's head.
Karpov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karpov works on Eagle's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karpov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karpov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Karpov 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##CL#
Karpov forces Eagle back against the cage and clinches.
Eagle jumps guard but Karpov stands there with Eagle around his waist. Eagle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karpov.
Karpov stops a takedown attempt from Eagle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karpov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karpov.
Eagle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karpov walks away with a smile on his face. Eagle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jordan Karpov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Eagle.#CL#
Karpov moves into range and clinches up with Eagle.
Karpov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Karpov lands a right hand.
Karpov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eagle.
A short right from Karpov on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Karpov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karpov walks away with a smile on his face. Eagle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Karpov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpov.
Karpov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karpov presses Eagle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eagle is breathing heavily.#T1#
Karpov lands a body punch.
Eagle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karpov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Karpov.
Karpov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagles head.
Karpov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Eagle with a big uppercut! Eagle tries to clinch up but Karpov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Eagle to the mat! Eagle covers up and Karpov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jordan Karpov!
Our winner, Jordan Karpov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC 21
Date: Jul 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Karpov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bell is looking for a takedown.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karpov to keep the fight standing.
Karpov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bell jumps guard but Karpov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan Karpov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.
Karpov leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Bell pulls guard.
Karpov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karpov stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karpov wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Bell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Karpov has his hands clasped together but Bell extends and breaks Karpov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rj Bell!
Rj Bell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EFC Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: EFC 18
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1#
McGregson fails with the takedown.#CL#
Karpov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karpov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Karpov - that landed with a thud.
McGregson tries to pull guard but Karpov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Karpov - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Karpov.
I was talking to Karpov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karpov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karpov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Karpov.
Karpov lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
McGregson pulls Karpov into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpov forces his way into half guard.
McGregson is pressing down on Karpov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Karpov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McGregson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karpov content to stall in guard here.
McGregson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Karpov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karpov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karpov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
McGregson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karpov defends well.
Karpov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karpov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Karpov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGregson keeping full guard, as Karpov tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McGregson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Karpov instigates a clinch.
McGregson fails to pull guard.
We've been informed that McGregson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jordan Karpov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McGregson.
McGregson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karpov to keep the fight standing.
Karpov lands a body shot.
McGregson tries to pull guard but Karpov won't allow it.
Karpov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
McGregson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
McGregson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Karpov is trying to improve his position.
McGregson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Karpov!
Karpov is looking to get to half guard.
Karpov is working hard here to advance position.
Karpov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karpov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Karpov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Karpov moves into the clinch successfully.
Karpov scores with a shot to the side of McGregson's head.
McGregson wants to take the fight to the mat but Karpov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karpov lands a shot to the body.
Karpov prevents the takedown attempt.
Karpov lands a left hand.
Karpov lands a shot to the body.
Karpov is working McGregson over against the cage.
McGregson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karpov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jordan Karpov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McGregson.
Karpov stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpov.
McGregson takes an elbow to the temple.
McGregson is breathing heavily.
Karpov presses McGregson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karpov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGregson up against the cage.#T1#
McGregson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karpov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Karpov pushes McGregson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpov.
Karpov scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#McGregson is rocked!
Karpov dips a shoulder and cracks McGregson with a mighty uppercut! McGregson falls back against the cage and Karpov unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGregson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Karpov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Karpov!
Our winner, Jordan Karpov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC 15
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Karpov gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karpov.
Eagle can't break the clinch.
Eagle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karpov prevents it.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Karpov.
A short right from Karpov.
Karpov slowing the pace effectively.
Eagle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karpov lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eagle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karpov walks away with a smile on his face. Eagle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karpov slips under a jab from Eagle.
We've been hearing reports that Eagle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Karpov gets a clinch. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Karpov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karpov misses with an elbow strike.
Eagle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Still in the clinch, Karpov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karpov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Karpov.
Eagle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karpov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karpov effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Karpov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karpov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Eagle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Karpov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eagle.
A short uppercut from Karpov.
Eagle can't get the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karpov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karpov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eagle or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karpov.
Karpov lands a shot to the body.
Karpov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
A short right from Karpov.
Karpov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Karpov lands a right hand.
Karpov pushes Eagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Karpov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karpov lands a hook that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Eagle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karpov after a bit of a struggle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karpov misses with an elbow strike.
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karpov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karpov lands a body punch.
Eagle looking for a takedown.
Karpov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karpov lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Karpov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karpov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karpov prevents Eagle from breaking the clinch.
Eagle is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Karpov. #CUT2#It looks like The Eagle has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karpov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karpov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Karpov.
Karpov digs a right hand into Eagle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eagle's gas tank.
Eagle is breathing heavily.
Karpov lands a left hand.
Karpov stalling against the cage.
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eagle takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Karpov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Eagle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Eagle tries to keep at a distance but Karpov has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karpov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eagle takes a shot to the head.
Karpov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagles head.
Eagle is trying to pull guard but Karpov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eagle is trying to pull guard but Karpov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Karpov.
Eagle blocks the elbow strike.
Eagle blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov lands a right hand.
Karpov lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpov.
Jordan Karpov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karpov lands an elbow just above Eagle 's eye. #T1#
Karpov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eagle's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Karpov.
Eagle blocks the elbow strike.
Karpov scores with a shoulder strike.
Karpov lands a body punch.
Karpov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eagle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karpov.
Eagle is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karpov scores with a hook to the body.
Karpov digs a right hand underneath Eagle's ribcage. Eagle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karpov. #T2#
Nice elbow from Karpov.
Karpov lands a shot to the body.
Karpov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karpov taking a breather.
Karpov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eagle or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpov is struggling to control the position.
Karpov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karpov lands a left hand. #ROC2#Eagle is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpov.
Oh Eagle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karpov lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Karpov.
A short right from Karpov on the inside. #T3#
Karpov has Eagle pressed against the cage. He pushes Eagle back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Karpov throws a beautiful elbow that sends Eagle crashing to the floor! Karpov piles on the pressure with more strikes! Eagle is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Karpov!
Jordan Karpov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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