PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Fagundes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Fagundes
vs
Nakamura

174 cm
25
166 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

BUY ONE,GET TWO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Fagundes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagundes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fagundes is defended easily by Nakamura.
Nice sprawl there from Nakamura as Fagundes shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Fagundes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fagundes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Fagundes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fagundes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagundes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Fagundes swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fagundes 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.
Fagundes trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Fagundes trying to move into half guard but instead Nakamura has managed to sweep!
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fagundes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagundes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura won't allow Fagundes to sweep him here.
Nakamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakamura thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fagundes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fagundes keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fagundes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fagundes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fagundes looking for a sweep. Not yet Fagundes, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakamura trying to control but Fagundes is working from the bottom.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Fagundes.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Fagundes wants a takedown.
Nakamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fagundes.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Nakamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Fagundes's head.
Fagundes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamura prevents it.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fagundess head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nakamura gets through Fagundes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fagundes tries to pull guard but Nakamura won't allow it.
Fagundes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fagundes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakamura smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Fagundes moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fagundes slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a glancing blow to the side of Fagundes's head.
Fagundes shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Nakamura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Fagundes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.

Fagundes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nakamura's half guard.
Fagundes thows a huge punch but Nakamura dodges it nicely.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Fagundes keeps him under control.
Nakamura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagundes tries to pass to full mount but Nakamura defends it.
Nakamura is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to control but Fagundes is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamura throws a right hand that Fagundes ducks under and follows up with a left that Fagundes also avoids with ease.

Nakamura clinches up with Fagundes and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fagundes.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Fagundes breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fagundes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
Ryu Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamura leaves Fagundes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fagundes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fagundes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakamura sprawls well. Nakamura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fagundes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Fagundes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fagundes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fagundes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fagundes is working for a kimura but Nakamura is defending it quite comfortably.
Nakamura is controlling Fagundes's trapped leg to prevent Fagundes from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fagundes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fagundes's back!
Fagundes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Nakamura working for the choke.
Fagundes turns into Nakamura and is now in his guard.
Fagundes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura controls Fagundes momentarily but Fagundes frees himself.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Fagundes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nakamura throws a series of punches but Fagundes moves out of range.
Fagundes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fagundes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fagundes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Fagundes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Fagundes is avoiding it.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Fagundes avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Fagundes is avoiding it.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fagundes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura tries to bum rush Fagundes with a series of wild strikes but Fagundes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagundes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakamura circles away.

Fagundes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Fagundes keeps moving.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.

Fagundes 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura works over Fagundes with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagundes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura passes Fagundes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fagundes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fagundes wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fagundes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fagundes wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Nakamura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fagundes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fagundes's head.
Nice strikes from Nakamura there.
Fagundes is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fagundes has a takedown stuffed.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Fagundes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Nakamura lands a left and a right that sends Fagundes crashing to the canvas! Nakamura dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Diego Fagundes has been cut.
Fagundes is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nakamura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Fagundes is in a horrible position here. Nakamura smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nakamura trying to control but Fagundes is having none of it.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fagundes is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Nakamura!