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Event:
ENIGMA 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Kon slips a jab from Nakamura.
Kon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kon.
Kon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kon throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kon misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Kon avoids it easily.
Kon thuds his right hand into Nakamura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a jab when Kon was well out of range.
Kon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Nakamura gets tackled into the cage by Kon. Kon maintains the clinch.
Kon lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Kon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Nakamura misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kon rushes Nakamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura wants to take the fight to the mat but Kon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Rinya Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Kon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Kin Kon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rinya Nakamura.
Kon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kon.
A nice left hand lands by Kon.
Nakamura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Kon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#KD#
Kon cracks Nakamura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nakamura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kon finish him?
#ROC#Nakamura is rocked!#T2#
Kon sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nakamura's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nakamura's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kin Kon!
After the fight, Kin Kon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 229
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rinya Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nakamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Nakamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Nakamura throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Nakamura is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nakamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Nakamura eventually gives up the hold.
Nakamura is just content to waste time from the top position. Sitsongrit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Nakamura trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Nakamura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is concentrating on defense, preventing Nakamura from advancing position.
Nakamura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakamura's back!
Nakamura trying to control the hands but Sitsongrit breaks the grip.
Nakamura rolls, trying to escape but Sitsongrit keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nakamura.
Nakamura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sitsongrit.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nakamura's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sitsongrit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nakamura trying to control the hands but Sitsongrit breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has the hooks in. Nakamura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Puenglong Sitsongrit 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#
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Nakamura steps away.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Nakamura off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakamura.
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nakamura blocks it well.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit 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.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.#T3#
Sitsongrit jabs Nakamura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Puenglong Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puenglong Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Puenglong Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakamura jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakamura's head.
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one. #T2#
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakamura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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 doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rinya Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Puenglong Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puenglong Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puenglong Sitsongrit!
Puenglong Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 116
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakamura gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Smith.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakamura landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakamura prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith is looking to stand up but Nakamura isn't so interested in that idea.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakamura is controlling him. #SUB2#
Nakamura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakamura prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Nakamura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakamura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nakamura won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Nakamura is having none of it.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Nakamura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Smith is looking to stand up but Nakamura isn't so interested in that idea.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here.
Nakamura distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##ES#
Smith kicks Nakamura off and gets to his feet.
Smith digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Smith cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that Nakamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamura also avoids with ease.
Nakamura feints a counter leg kick.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
As Nakamura looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Nakamura just gets out of the way.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
No luck for Nakamura with that takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rinya Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Nakamura feints the counter takedown.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Nakamura lands a jab-cross combination.
Nakamura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakamura won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Nakamura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Nakamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Nakamura eventually gives up the hold.
Nakamura not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Nakamura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Nakamura is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Nakamura is controlling him
Smith is not content to let Nakamura control the position.#SUB2#
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is looking to escape.#T2#
Smith scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nakamura manages to mount him!
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nakamura working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Nakamura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nakamura is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ES#
Smith bucks Nakamura off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Smith.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith scores with a hook.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Nakamura throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#T3#
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Nakamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Nakamura's defenses.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Keishin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakamura's sensitive parts. #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!
Nakamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith is letting Nakamura control him for a moment.
Nakamura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nakamura working the body and head with strikes.
Nakamura lands an elbow.
Nakamura grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
The crowd goes nuts as Nakamura knocks Smith out cold with a massive hammerfist! Nakamura Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rinya Nakamura!
A less than humble Rinya Nakamura misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
#TD#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nakamura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Nakamura is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakamura is looking to escape.
Nakamura wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakamura is looking to escape.
Jones is really struggling to control Nakamura but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Jones looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nakamura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nakamura and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jones avoids the attempt from Nakamura to control.#T3#
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Nakamura defends it well.
Jones controlling from mount. #SUB#
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nakamura is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
Jones trying to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4##SUB#
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nakamura is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Nakamura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Nakamura.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones seems keen to control Nakamura's posture.
Nakamura trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midget Mode Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Nakamura throws a body kick.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Nakamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura jabs at Jones's body.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Nakamura is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midget Mode Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Jones.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Jones.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Nakamura counters with a straight right hand.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Jones.
#T2#
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Nakamura throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Nakamura.#T3#
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakamura sprawls well. Nakamura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Nakamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses.
Jones shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Midget Mode Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakamura.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Rinya Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Jones tries to move into range but Nakamura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midget Mode Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Jones tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Jones 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.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #T2#
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones passes Nakamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Nakamura is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakamura regains half guard.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
Nakamura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is looking to advance position but Nakamura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Nakamura lands a heavy elbow.
Nakamura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Midget Mode Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Nakamura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakamura has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nakamura! Jones is hurt baaadly! Nakamura is firing away with more strikes - Jones is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinya Nakamura!
Rinya Nakamura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 94
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Magyar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Magyar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Magyar pushing down on Nakamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Magyar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magyar working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magyar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar slips nicely into half guard.
Magyar wants to free his trapped foot but Nakamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magyar is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakamura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magyar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakamura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magyar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Magyar slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Magyar has control of the leg.
Magyar slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Nakamura has hold of Magyar's hands but Magyar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Magyar working Nakamura over with strikes.
Magyar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Magyar sits in half guard.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magyar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura is trying to keep Magyar in close.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magyar is one step ahead there.
Magyar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Nakamura looking to control.
Magyar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nakamura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Magyar uses it to pass to side control.
The referee asks Magyar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magyar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Magyar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magyar trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura seems a little lost for a moment, as Magyar dominates the positioning.
Magyar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Nakamura seems a little lost for a moment, as Magyar dominates the positioning.
Nakamura is not content to let Magyar control the position.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Magyar swings around for an armbar but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magyar's guard.
Magyar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magyar keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Magyar controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magyar keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Magyar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miksa Magyar 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#
Magyar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Magyar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magyar lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura wants to control the position but Magyar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nakamura gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nakamura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magyar escapes and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nakamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magyar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Magyar landing strikes.
Magyar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magyar is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Magyar trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Magyar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Magyar lands some shots froms side control.
Nakamura tries to buck Magyar off but Magyar is having none of it.#T2#
Nakamura gets back to half guard.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Magyar sits in half guard.
Magyar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magyar passes to side control.
Magyar wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Magyar lands an elbow.
Magyar 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 is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magyar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magyar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nakamura!
Magyar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magyar with shots to the head and body - Nakamura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Magyar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magyar with a couple of short strikes.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position but Magyar isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura is in a horrible position here. Magyar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Nakamura wants to hold on but Magyar pushes him away.
Magyar unloading with bombs!
Magyar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magyar wants to control the pace but Nakamura is squirming around nicely.
Magyar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakamura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakamura taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Magyar.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position but Magyar isn't that keen on the idea.
Magyar controlling his opponent.
Magyar prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miksa Magyar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magyar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamura! But no joy.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Magyar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura throws a nice head kick!
Magyar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Nakamura tries to sprawl but Magyar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nakamura is trying to control but Magyar manages to pass to mount!
Magyar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nakamura?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Magyar working Nakamura over with strikes here.
Magyar with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Nakamura that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Magyar avoids the attempt from Nakamura to control.
Magyar raining down shots from the mount!
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakamura takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Magyar maintains control.
Magyar lands a couple of good shots and Nakamura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Magyar is landing with strikes from the back.
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!
Magyar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magyar looking for the RNC.
Nakamura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magyar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nakamura doesn't escape.
Magyar scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Nakamura is looking for a way out.
Magyar controls the position.#T3#
Magyar lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Magyar.
Miksa Magyar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Magyar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Magyar looking for the RNC.
Nakamura is really stuck here.
Miksa Magyar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakamura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magyar controlling his opponent.
Magyar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Nakamura tries to hold on but Magyar pushes him away.
Magyar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rinya Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magyar controlling from mount.
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miksa Magyar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magyar, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miksa Magyar!
After winning the bout, Miksa Magyar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks feints a jab promting Nakamura to slip. Parks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nakamura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nakamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Parks works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Parks moves out of range of the body kick.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brody Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parks is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet. #T1#
Parks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Parks tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Parks passes into half guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard but Parks has mounted him!
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
Nakamura tries to hold on but Parks postures up.
Parks looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Nakamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakamura tries to get out of the position.
Nakamura is trying to escape the mount.
Parks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Parks maintains control.
Parks controlling from mount. #T3#
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parks controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parks prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
Parks controlling from mount.
Parks prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
Parks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parks is continuing to stall.#T4#
Nakamura is looking to improve his position but Parks isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nakamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parks is working away from the top position though.
Parks slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Parks has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Parks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rinya Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Parks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakamura rather than just go for the knockout.
Parks scores with a nice head shot.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks lands a jab to Nakamura's midsection.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Parks works the jab nicely.
Parks scores with a jab.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakamura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parks digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Parks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
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!
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakamura on the side of the head.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Parks.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks connects with a jab.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Parks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Parks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parks tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parks to the ground. Parks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Parks.
Parks throws a combination. Nakamura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura looks to throw a body kick
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Parks throws a series of strikes that have Nakamura backpedaling.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Parks.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parks jabs Nakamura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 looks to land a combination but Parks avoids it well.
Parks scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakamura off the cage and back into range.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura misses with a takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nakamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parks's half guard.
Parks pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Parks with a nice cross.
Parks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamura's head.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Parks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Parks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parks.#T2#
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.
Donk. Parks catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura defending well as Parks loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A head kick by Nakamura misses
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura walks into a jab.
A jab from Parks does it's job there.
Parks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parks throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a big counter combination but Parks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Parks's head but Parks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parks throws a counter combo.
Good exchange - Parks coming out on top.
Nakamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parks.
Parks works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Parks avoids it.
Parks connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Parks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parks lands with a shot to the body.
Parks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.
Parks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parks connects with a looping right hand.
Parks 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 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parks misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
Parks lands a really nice looking cross but Nakamura seems unphased.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parks.
Parks lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakamura shoots in but Parks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parks catches Nakamura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Parks scores with a one two! Nakamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores with a three punch combo!
Parks takes one on the button.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parks connects with the punch.
Parks moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Parks lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Parks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parks tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parks slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Parks digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Parks lunges at Nakamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakamura's hand. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.
Parks misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Parks lands a jab to the nose.
Parks throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Parks as Nakamura shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Parks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks's corner calls for a 1-2. Parks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Parks.#T3#
Parks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parks tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parks throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakamura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parks.
Nice cross by Parks.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Jab from Parks.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks lands with a nice combination. Nakamura backs away looking to recover.
Parks throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rinya Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Parks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 42:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 42:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks! Brody Parks retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Dahman misses with a straight left.
Dahman lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Dahman 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 Dahman off to one side.
Dahman throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura with a nice cross.
Jonny Dahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dahman is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura leaves Dahman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dahman tries to clinch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Dahman closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dahman is defended easily by Nakamura.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Dahman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dahman on the side of the head.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dahman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A cross from Nakamura lands.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Nakamura throws a jab when Dahman was well out of range.
Nakamura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dahman.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the head.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahman swinging wildly here.
Dahman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dahman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahman sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice straight punches there by Dahman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dahman.
Nakamura blocks a leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
letting Dahman counter with a right hand.
Nakamura slips a jab from Dahman.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Dahman.
A jab from Nakamura does it's job there.
Dahman shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Dahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dahman's waist but Dahman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Dahman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahman is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
#SUB#
Dahman 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.
Dahman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Dahman keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura 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##TD2#
Nakamura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura is trying to control. Dahman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Dahman pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Dahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Dahman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Dahman. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
Good leg kick by Dahman.
Dahman avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Dahman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nakamura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahman wants to stall.
#T1#
Nakamura is working for takedown but Dahman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rinya Nakamura.
Nakamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dahman is struggling to control the position.
Dahman lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dahman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nakamura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nakamura prevents Dahman from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Dahman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dahman tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Nakamura is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Dahman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Dahman defends the submission attempt.
Nakamura drops an elbow to the side of Dahman's head. #T3#
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Dahman is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura is trying to control. Dahman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dahman trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura working over Dahman with some ground and pound. Dahman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dahman punching from the bottom.
Dahman is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Nakamura prevents Dahman from improving his position.
Dahman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dahman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nakamura jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Nakamura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dahman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dahman is working hard here to advance position.
Nakamura working the body and head with strikes.
Nakamura lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dahman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Dahman is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakamura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dahman swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dahman wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dahman misses with a straight right.
Dahman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Dahman.
Dahman throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Dahman slips the punch.
Dahman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Dahman coming out on top.
Dahman tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Dahman misses with a wild combination.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dahman tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Dahman throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rinya Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Dahman closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Dahman does no damage.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dahman wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance.
Nakamura throws out a counter right but Dahman avoids it with no problem.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dahman's head backwards.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahman looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
A jab from Nakamura finds it's way through Dahman's defenses.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Dahman counters with a two punch combo.
Nakamura misses with a low kick as Dahman jumps back.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Dahman swings widly with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahman fails with a takedown attempt.
Dahman works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rinya Nakamura.#T4#
Dahman looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Dahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Dahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dahman with a jab.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Dahman is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Rinya Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Nakamura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dahman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Jonny Dahman.
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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinya Nakamura!
A relieved looking Rinya Nakamura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 66
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nakamura.
Snow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snow taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nakamura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nakamura landing strikes.
Nakamura working the body and head with strikes.
Nakamura scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#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!
Snow tries to escape but Nakamura is in control. #SUB2#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakamura scores with punches from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Nakamura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nakamura has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nakamura controls the position from side control.
Nakamura grinds an elbow into Snow's temple.
Snow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nakamura lands a few punches from side control.
Nakamura is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC2#Snow is rocked!
Snow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nakamura connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Snow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakamura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakamura cracks Snow with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nakamura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nakamura scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Snow is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nakamura can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinya Nakamura!
An out of breath Rinya Nakamura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 51
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Nakamura stuffs the takedown.
Gomez wants to clinch
and Nakamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Joel Gomez has been cut.
Gomez throws a lazy head kick
and Nakamura counters with a three punch combo that has Gomez backing up. Gomez nods at Nakamura to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez shoots and misses #KD#
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Gomez down! Nakamura is looking to finish but Gomez is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomez is still in real trouble! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura cracks Gomez with a solid left hand.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura is in close to Gomez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Gomez working a defensive guard here.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
Nakamura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gomez is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gomez is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Gomez's hands, connecting with Gomez's forehead.
Gomez is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomez avoid being mounted?#T3#
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Nakamura there. #T4#
Nakamura stalling away here and it's allowed Gomez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nakamura content to control rather than advance.
Gomez has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Gomez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakamura is looking to land body kicks.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nakamura cracks Gomez with an open hand slap.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez tries for a takedown but Nakamura circles away easily
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura connects with a looping right hand.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Nakamura misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##KD#
Nakamura lands a big shot that drops Gomez! Can he finish him?
Nakamura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gomez is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Nakamura tries for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Nakamura is chipping away with strikes.
Nakamura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez is trying to improve his position.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakamura misses with the ground and pound.
Gomez manages to get back to half guard.
Gomez is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Gomez gets full guard.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Gomez looking to control but Nakamura passes into half guard.
Nakamura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura is keen to just control but Gomez is a slippery customer.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakamura is just content to waste time from the top position. Gomez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nakamura stays in close to Gomez's body and controls the position.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rinya Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joel Gomez'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. 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#
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
Nakamura throws a big counter combination but Gomez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joel Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomez.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Nakamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomez.
Nakamura rushes Gomez and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gomez is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Nakamura piles on the pressure and Gomez crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinya Nakamura!
After winning the bout, Rinya Nakamura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joel Gomez spoke after the fight, saying 'I’ll be back and better next time , it just wasn’t my night tonight . THANK YOU TO ALL THE FANS !'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 40
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot.
Li closes the distance but Nakamura moves to the side #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nakamura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Li dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
Li would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Li has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nakamura working over Li with some ground and pound. Li looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Li looks like he's trying to stand up.
Li trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Li slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Li can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is really struggling to control Li but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li being controlled here, momentarily.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Li.#SUB#
Nakamura drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Nakamura off! Nakamura jumps back into Li's guard.
Nakamura lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Li is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Li's guard. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakamura. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Li is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that round.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Li lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nakamura stalks Li and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Li's face. Li staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
Li misses with a wild combination.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Nakamura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Li is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Li is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Li keeping hold of Nakamura's head, controlling as best he can.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakamura is nestled in close to Li, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Li defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Li does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Li tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakamura drops an elbow to the side of Li's head.
Li looks like he's trying to stand up.
Li trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
#SUB#
Li is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura.
Nakamura stalling away here and it's allowed Li to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Nakamura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Li is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
#SUB2#
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakamura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Li keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakamura trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Nakamura is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
Nakamura advances position into side control!
Li is breathing heavily.
Li is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Li throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Li 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 attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Li.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Nakamura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Li manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Li is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nakamura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Li to the mat. Li regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Li is trying to hold Nakamura in close to prevent damage but Nakamura has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakamura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakamura in particular looking to stall.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Li!
Nakamura lands with some strikes.
Li is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nakamura raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Li sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Li is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nakamura has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Li defend it? Nakamura steps over the head and cranks it - Li is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nakamura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rinya Nakamura!
Rinya Nakamura thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Leiva has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Leiva doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leiva 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 Leiva off to one side.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Leiva.
Leiva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Leiva avoids nicely.
Leiva feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leiva but Leiva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leiva fails to land the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Leiva shoots in and bounces Nakamura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Leiva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Nakamura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura here.
Leiva wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
#T2#
Leiva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura passes into half guard.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Leiva is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura.
#T3#
Nakamura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura here.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Leiva's hands, connecting with Leiva's forehead.
Leiva is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Leiva defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB#
Nakamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leiva is just riding it out for now. Nakamura eventually gives up the hold.
Nakamura is controlling the pace.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leiva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leiva.#SUB#
Nakamura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leiva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leiva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leiva! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Leiva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samuel Leiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leiva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leiva can do to turn this around?
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Leiva.
Leiva on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Leiva is rocked!
Leiva shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leiva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Leiva. Leiva gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leiva shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Leiva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nakamura.
Rinya Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leiva is breathing heavily.
Nakamura scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leiva is still in real trouble! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura looks up at the clock and then as Leiva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nakamura smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
A big shot lands for Nakamura! That's hurt Leiva! Will he recover? Nakamura fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinya Nakamura!
Rinya Nakamura bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Nakamura gets a takedown into half guard.
Wei has one foot on Nakamura's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Wei with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Wei avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura darts in looking for a takedown but Wei gets double underhooks and turns Nakamura into the cage. #TD#
Nakamura lands a takedown into guard.
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 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wei 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.
Wei working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Wei looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
#T1#
Wei 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.
Wei pulls Nakamura in to control the position.
Wei's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Wei is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Wei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wei is controlling Nakamura's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#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.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura lands a high kick!
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wei closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes Nakamura against the cage but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei stuffs the takedown.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura fails to land the takedown.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wei unleashes a big counter combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wei circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Wei gets caught napping as Nakamura dives in and scores a takedown. Wei manages to retain guard.
Wei pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Wei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Wei moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wei.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wei as he avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Wei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Wei has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wei staying out of range there.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Nakamura. No joy for Wei on that attempt.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Wei sprawls well.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura, which made it look bad.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wei avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
#TD#
Nakamura scores with a takedown into Wei's guard.
Wei is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Wei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wei managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Wei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura cracks Wei with a solid left hand.
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Wei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Wei is retaining full guard.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Wei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wei is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#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.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura passes Wei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakamura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Nakamura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wei can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Wei to control.
Wei is trying to escape the mount.
Nakamura lands with some strikes.
Nakamura with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Wei wants to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
BOOM! Nakamura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakamura is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wei can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wei is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nakamura unloading with bombs!
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura landing punches.
Nakamura putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Wei to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura lands a couple of good shots and Wei has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Nakamura wants to control but Wei is keeping busy.#SUB#
Nakamura tightening his grip on Wei, looking for the choke.
Wei trying to control the position but Nakamura manages to sink in the hooks.
Nakamura throwing sloppy strikes.
Wei just trying to survive but Nakamura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nakamura lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rinya Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nakamura is persistently looking for the submission but Wei is defending it well.
Nakamura is landing with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Wei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wei wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nakamura lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Nakamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Wei avoids it well and moves away.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wei wants to counter the offense by Nakamura and move into the clinch position.
Nakamura throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.#T1#
Nakamura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wei defends well and Nakamura ends up having to push Wei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakamura sets himself, and Wei steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakamura avoids it this time.
Nakamura wants a takedown.
Wei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wei goes for a takedown attempt but Nakamura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wei fails to land the takedown.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.#TD#
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wei wants to stand up but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wei's guard.
Wei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wei defending well though. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakamura. #SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wei is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Wei preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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 is thwarting Wei's attempts to control the position.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura winds up and cracks Wei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Wei dodges it nicely.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Rinya Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Wei is working away.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
And that's the end of the fight!
Rinya 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinya Nakamura!
A very excited looking Rinya Nakamura rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Tie 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.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Tie.
Tie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Nakamura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Tie counters by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nakamura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moi Tie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rinya Nakamura.
Tie stuffs the takedown.
Tie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Tie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tie slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tie moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Tie is looking to clinch.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Tie counters by clinching up. #T1#
Nakamura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tie lands an elbow that stopped Nakamura in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Tie.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Tie manages to get underhooks.
Nakamura looks winded!
Tie lands a damaging elbow.
Tie landing knees to the head.
Nakamura has Tie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Tie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tie taking a breather.
Tie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tie lands an elbow that stopped Nakamura in his tracks for a moment.
Tie is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tie after a bit of a struggle.
Tie stalling against the cage.
Tie lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off. #T2#
Nakamura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tie landing knees to the head.
Tie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakamura's defenses.
Tie lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakamura won't want to take too many of those.
Tie landing knees to the head.
Tie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tie lands an elbow just above Nakamura 's eye.
Nakamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tie slowing the pace effectively.
Tie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tie scores a nice knee to the body.
Tie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tie scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Tie.
Tie landing knees to the head.
Nakamura takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T3#
Tie connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Nakamura is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rinya Nakamura has been cut.
Tie landing knees to the head.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Tie finish him?
Tie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakamura goes for a takedown attempt but Tie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Tie moves into the clinch.
Tie lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Tie.
Tie lands a big knee! That's hurt Nakamura! Oh, he's all over the place! Tie lands another knee that sends Nakamura to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moi Tie!
A very excited looking Moi Tie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Nakamura lands with a straight right. Mcfarland didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Nakamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcfarland sprawls well initially but Nakamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcfarland is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Mcfarland says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Nakamura is trying for a kimura here. Mcfarland looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nakamura wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rinya Nakamura! |
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