PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shilee Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vova Chuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shilee Nagasaki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nagasaki
vs
Chuma

189 cm
23
188 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shilee Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vova Chuma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Chuma shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagasaki sprawls well. He's pushed Chuma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chuma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chuma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chuma wants it to stay on the feet.
Nagasaki wants to clinch
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chuma looks for a takedown but Nagasaki sprawls well.
Chuma shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shilee Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vova Chuma.

Chuma clinches.
Chuma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nagasaki missing with knees to the body.
Nagasaki trying to land knees to the body.
Chuma is trying to break free.
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!
Chuma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nagasaki scores with a knee to the head.
Nagasaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Chuma pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Chuma has wrist control.
Nagasaki trying to control but Chuma is working from the bottom.
Chuma wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nagasaki trying to control but Chuma is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki content to stall in guard here.

We're going to have a standup here because Shilee Nagasaki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chuma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nagasaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chuma somewhat.
Chuma circles away from the clinch attempt

and Chuma counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuma working hard to break the clinch.
Chuma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagasaki has him pressed against the ropes.
Nagasaki looking to throw knees to the head but Chuma is blocking nicely.
Nagasaki scores with a knee to the head.
Nagasaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chuma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chuma.
A short uppercut from Chuma.
Nagasaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chuma is trying to force a seperation but Nagasaki has the dominant position.
Nagasaki connects with a knee to the head.
Nagasaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chuma avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chuma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagasaki has him pressed against the ropes.
Chuma tries to break the clinch but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Chuma pushes Nagasaki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nagasaki is breathing heavily.
Chuma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuma is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Chuma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Chuma.
Nagasaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Chuma can't break the clinch.
Chuma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Chuma gets control of Nagasaki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chuma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nagasaki prevents Chuma from getting back to his feet.

Chuma uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chuma shoots for a takedown but Nagasaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chuma shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Chuma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Chuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chuma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagasaki circles away.
Chuma shoots in for a double leg but Nagasaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chuma shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagasaki sprawls well. He's pushed Chuma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nagasaki tries to clinch
and Chuma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.
Chuma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vova Chuma 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.

Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Shilee Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chuma forces Nagasaki back against the ropes and clinches.
Chuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chuma.
Chuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Vova Chuma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chuma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nagasaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagasaki working Chuma over with knees to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a knee strike.
Nagasaki lands a good knee to the midsection. Chuma won't want to take too many of those.

Nagasaki breaks the clinch.

Chuma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nagasaki to the mat! Nagasaki manages to get full guard.
Chuma wants to get up but he can't break Nagasaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chuma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chuma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chuma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuma throwing strikes but missing.
Chuma wants to stand but Nagasaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Chuma stands and steps away. Nagasaki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chuma scores with a one two! Nagasaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Nagasaki tries to keep at a distance but Chuma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chuma is looking for a takedown.
Nagasaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chuma holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Chuma scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuma lands with a right to the head.
Chuma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chuma is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki has him pressed against the ropes.
Chuma is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuma is trying to force a seperation but Nagasaki has the dominant position.
Chuma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nagasaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chuma is defending well for now.
Nagasaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Chuma avoids the damage to the body.
Chuma is trying to break free.
Chuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chuma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chuma is trying to force a seperation but Nagasaki has the dominant position.
Nagasaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chuma's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Chuma.

Chuma pulls Nagasaki into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.

Chuma is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chuma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nagasaki to keep the fight standing.
Shilee Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vova Chuma.
Chuma lands an uppercut.
Chuma can't break the clinch.
Chuma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chuma has had enough of the clinch but Nagasaki keeps him there for the moment.
Nagasaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chuma is trying to break free.
Chuma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chuma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagasaki smiles and moves away.

Chuma takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chuma avoids it.
Nagasaki missing with knees to the body.
Chuma lands with a light punch inside.
Nagasaki keeps control of Chuma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chuma tries to break free but Nagasaki pushes him back against the ropes.
Chuma is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki is controlling him.
Nagasaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chuma is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Chuma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chuma breaks the clinch.
Chuma lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chuma scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chuma punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Chuma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagasaki's head backwards.
Shilee Nagasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Chuma rushes Nagasaki and presses him up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vova Chuma 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. 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.

Chuma rushes Nagasaki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nagasaki missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nagasaki.

Nagasaki breaks the clinch.
Nagasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chuma swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Chuma closes the distance and clinches.
Chuma can't break the clinch.

Chuma breaks the clinch.
Chuma moves out of range of the body kick.
Chuma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nagasaki shoots in but no luck this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chuma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nagasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chuma.
Chuma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Nagasaki is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuma dodges the punch combination from Nagasaki.
Chuma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Nagasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Chuma. That snapped Nagasaki's head back.
Chuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Chuma has Nagasaki up against the ropes in a clinch.

Chuma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nagasaki uses from the top position.
Chuma is looking to stand up but Nagasaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Chuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagasaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Nagasaki prevents Chuma from getting back to his feet.
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!

Chuma is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagasaki is defending well.
Chuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chuma is trying to force a seperation but Nagasaki has the dominant position.
Nagasaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chuma blocks it with crossed arms.
Chuma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chuma tries to circle away but Nagasaki has him pinned against the ropes.
Chuma lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chuma.
Nagasaki trying to land knees to the body.
Chuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nice body punch from Chuma - that landed with a thud.

Chuma decides to pull guard.

Chuma scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horrible takedown by Chuma or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagasaki which made him look bad.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up.
Donk. Chuma catches Nagasaki right on the button with a cross.
Chuma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A right-left combo lands from Chuma.
Nagasaki tries to clinch there but Chuma circles away.
Chuma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chuma.
Vova Chuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagasaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chuma.
Shilee Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vova Chuma.
Nagasaki moves in looking to clinch but Chuma pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chuma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nagasaki, pushing him back against the ropes.
Chuma takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagasaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Chuma avoids the damage to the body.
Chuma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nagasaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chuma's efforts to push away.
Chuma avoiding damage as Nagasaki throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuma is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki has him pressed against the ropes.
Chuma tries to pull guard but Nagasaki won't allow it.
Nagasaki misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nagasaki missing with knees to the body.
Chuma tries to break free but Nagasaki pushes him back against the ropes.
Chuma holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Shilee Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vova Chuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chuma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagasaki has him pressed against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vova Chuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chuma 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vova Chuma!