Round 1 - This was nearly all standup. Emerson landed a few solid right hands and appeared to be winning the round easily until a Nakamura knee floored him momentarily. Emerson recovered quickly, though. Nakamura may have stolen the round with the knee.
Round 2 - More of the same, mostly standup. Nakamura is cut under his left eye. He tried to steal the round near the end with a takedown.
Round 3 - Both fighters exchange fists in the match, but Emerson's shots seem to be causing more damage. With 30 seconds left in the match Nakamura scoring a take down but can only do that as the fight ends.
Emerson wins the fight with a split decision, 30-27, 30-27, 28-29.
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