PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tibor Nagy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algenir De Mira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tibor Nagy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nagy
vs
De Mira

176 cm
21
173 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

189 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tibor Nagy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Algenir De Mira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Mira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagy pinned against the cage. Nagy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nagy throws a jab when De Mira was well out of range.
Nagy throws a lazy right hand but De Mira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Mira blocks a jab.
Nagy just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagy throws a lazy right hand but De Mira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagy throws a lazy uppercut

and De Mira counters with a single leg into guard. Nagy didn't expect that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nagy wants to stand and escape but De Mira is having none of it.
Nagy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Mira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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!
Nagy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tibor Nagy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nagy throws a jab but it's blocked by De Mira.

Excellent takedown into side control there by De Mira.
De Mira working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagy tries to control but De Mira manages to take his back.
De Mira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagy has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Nagy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nagy turns into De Mira and is now in his guard.
De Mira wants to get back to his feet but Nagy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Mira controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Mira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagy wanted to stand there but De Mira had control of the position.
Nagy wants to stand and escape but instead De Mira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagy is looking to stand up but De Mira isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nagy thows a body shot but no joy.
Tibor Nagy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagy throws a hook but De Mira avoids it easily.
Nagy scores with a jab to the body.
Nagy throws a right hand that De Mira ducks under and follows up with a left that De Mira also avoids with ease.
Nagy throws a lazy uppercut

and De Mira counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nagy!
De Mira controlling the pace for now.
Nagy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagy is looking to get to half guard.
De Mira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagy tries to buck De Mira off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algenir De Mira dominated that round.
That's time! Nagy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nagy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Mira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagy lands a really nice looking cross but De Mira seems unphased.
Nagy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Mira.
De Mira fails to land with a series of punches.
De Mira slips a jab from Nagy.
Nagy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Mira.
Nice sprawl there from Nagy as De Mira shoots in.
Nagy lands an overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Mira.
Tibor Nagy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algenir De Mira.
De Mira moves away from the strike by Nagy.
Nagy misses with a telegraphed body shot

and De Mira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Mira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagy working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagy looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Mira is one step ahead there.
Nagy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Mira controls the pace.

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

De Mira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nagy's guard.
Nagy is looking to stand up but De Mira isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagy looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagy, not yet.
Algenir De Mira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Tibor Nagy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nagy thows a body shot but no joy.
Nagy throws a looping overhand right but De Mira ducks down to avoid it.
De Mira takes a shot to the body in his stride.

De Mira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagy is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute De Mira jumps into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Nagy is right now.
Nagy is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nagy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Nagy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Mira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Mira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Algenir De Mira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

De Mira fails with a takedown attempt.
De Mira closes the distance and clinches up with Nagy, looking for a takedown. De Mira pushes Nagy against the cage but Nagy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Mira closes the distance and clinches up with Nagy, looking for a takedown. De Mira pushes Nagy against the cage but Nagy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tibor Nagy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algenir De Mira.
Nagy takes a swing at De Mira's ribcage but misses.
Nagy throws the left hand but De Mira avoids the punch easily.
De Mira slips a straight right by Nagy.
Nagy jabs at De Mira's body.
Nagy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Mira.
De Mira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagy on the side of the head.
De Mira fails with a takedown attempt.
De Mira throws a series of punches but Nagy avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Mira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Mira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagy sprawls well. Nagy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Mira gets slowly back to his feet.

De Mira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nagy is trying to defend but De Mira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Mira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagy wants to get back to his feet.
De Mira slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagy tries to kick De Mira off in order to stand up. De Mira Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nagy can't do much from the bottom here.
Nagy wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagy wants to control but De Mira postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Algenir De Mira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nagy tries to escape but De Mira is in control.

Tibor Nagy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nagy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagy tries to clinch there but De Mira circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagy with a nice cross.
De Mira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagy circles away.
No joy there for De Mira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagy doesn't manage to clinch there - De Mira circles away.
Algenir De Mira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagy scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagy. De Mira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagy darts in trying to clinch

and De Mira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nagy's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Mira is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Mira won't allow Nagy to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tibor Nagy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Mira 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Algenir De Mira!
Algenir De Mira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.