Keiichiro Nakamura
Japan
Finds finish after slow start
Nakamura defeated Sebastian Szalay via TKO (strikes) at 3:48 of Round 3 at UFC 325 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.
ANALYSIS
Nakamura has a very limited offensive arsenal, as we saw in this fight. Fortunately for him, his power is as advertised, and it ended up winning him the bout and earning a UFC contract in the process. Down two rounds on all three scorecards, Nakamura destroyed Szalay with a knee before firing off follow-up shots which forced referee Herb Dean to step in. We're going to see the 27-year-old again inside the Octagon, although he will need to put forth a more complete performance.
Nakamura has a very limited offensive arsenal, as we saw in this fight. Fortunately for him, his power is as advertised, and it ended up winning him the bout and earning a UFC contract in the process. Down two rounds on all three scorecards, Nakamura destroyed Szalay with a knee before firing off follow-up shots which forced referee Herb Dean to step in. We're going to see the 27-year-old again inside the Octagon, although he will need to put forth a more complete performance.
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Fighting for roster spot at UFC 325
Nakamura will take on Sebastian Szalay in the Road to the UFC 4 Final at featherweight at UFC 325 on Jan. 31, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Nakamura bounced around multiple regional promotions before getting his shot on the show, where he picked up both a stoppage and decision victory to punch his ticket to the final. He'll hold four-inch height and reach advantages over the 31-year-old Szalay.
Nakamura bounced around multiple regional promotions before getting his shot on the show, where he picked up both a stoppage and decision victory to punch his ticket to the final. He'll hold four-inch height and reach advantages over the 31-year-old Szalay.