PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Builider (ranked 8237 p4p, 785 weight class) and Tsukimi Nagata (ranked 5628 p4p, 672 weight class). Bob Builider could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tsukimi Nagata's chin.

Builider
vs
Nagata

211 cm
25
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Builider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tsukimi Nagata!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nagata rushes Builider and presses him up against the cage.
Nagata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Builider leaning against his opponent.
Nagata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nagata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Builider.
Builider looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Nagata manages to break the clinch.
Builider looks for a takedown but Nagata sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nagata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Builider manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nagata keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nagata has hold of one of Builider's legs. Builider is fighting the takedown attempt but Nagata gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Nagata drops back looking for a leg! Builider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Builider manages to kick Nagata off! Nagata jumps back into Builider's guard.
Nagata wants to control from the top but Builider keeps moving.
Nagata forces his way into half guard.
Builider looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagata missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Builider is refusing to be controlled, as Nagata sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagata controlling the action here.
Builider wants to control but Nagata is keeping busy.
Nagata sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Builider wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builider wants to clinch.
Nagata leaves Builider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nagata wants to counter with a clinch but Builider pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Builider. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nagata darts in and clinches Builider up against the cage.

Nagata gets control of Builider's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nagata will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Builider wants to control from the top but Nagata keeps moving.
Nagata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Builider's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagata trying to control the position from guard on top but Builider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Builider wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Builider trying to keep a closed guard but Nagata is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Builider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukimi Nagata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Builider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Builider is fending him off so far but Nagata persists. Nope, Builider circles away and we're back to standing.

Nagata clinches up with Builider and pushes him back against the cage.
Builider tries to pull guard but Nagata won't allow it.

Nagata jumps guard.
Builider trying to control but Nagata is working from the bottom.

Nagata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagata working a defensive guard but Builider manages to pass into side control anyway.
Builider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builider content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagata struggling a bit here.
Nagata stops Builider from passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nagata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nagata is not content to let Builider control the position.
Nagata tries to buck Builider off but Builider is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Builider wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nagata, who protects the arm well.
Builider is looking to take a break and control but Nagata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Builider goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nagata rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Builider's guard! Nice work there by Nagata!
Nagata connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagata is working Builider over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagata landing some decent shots from guard.
Builider has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nagata has passed into side control.
Nagata wants to stand but Builider has his arm trapped.
Nagata laying and praying for a moment but Builider takes advantage and regains half guard.
Builider tries to roll over but Nagata keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagata wants to take a breather but Builider is having none of it.
Nagata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nagata blocks the strikes from Builider.
Builider is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukimi Nagata 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. And we move into the final round!

Builider tries to clinch there but Nagata circles away.
Nagata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Nagata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Builider is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Builider wants to control but Nagata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nagata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Builider is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Builider is not content to let Nagata control the position.
Builider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Builider is trying to maintain the position but Nagata is very close to passing his half guard.
Nagata trying to control the action but Builider is working from the bottom.
Builider wants to control but Nagata is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagata. Builider does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Nagata. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Builider shoots in for a takedown but Nagata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Nagata moves into the clinch successfully.

Nagata is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Builider can't fight it off and eventually Nagata manages to take the fight to the floor. Builider looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tsukimi Nagata has got the better of the ground game so far.

Builider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Builider's guard.
Nagata stalling.
Nagata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagata tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nagata prevents Builider from improving his position.
Builider is trying to control but can't.
Nagata wants to pass the guard but Builider is defending well.
Nagata works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagata controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Nagata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bob Builider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsukimi Nagata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsukimi Nagata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagata 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsukimi Nagata!