PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bebe (ranked 1895 p4p, 98 weight class) and Uchimura Nakata (ranked 1872 p4p, 96 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bebe
vs
Nakata

165 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

162 cm
21
132 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Bebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uchimura Nakata!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebe shoots in and drives through. Nakata sprawls well.

Bebe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakata working aggressively here.
Nakata has a couple of punches blocked by Bebe.
Bebe blocks a body shot from Nakata.
Nakata throws a punch but it's blocked by Bebe.
Bebe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nakata digs a right hand underneath Bebe's ribcage. Bebe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bebe blocks a body shot from Nakata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakata misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakata.

Bebe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bebe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Bebe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakata is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bebe controls Nakata momentarily but Nakata frees himself.
Bebe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.
Nakata being controlled here momentarily.

Bebe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bebe is adopting a defensive guard.
Bebe is striking off his back. Nakata thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bebe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nakata has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebe is trying to get back to full guard.
Bebe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bebe tries to roll over but Nakata keeps him under control.
Nakata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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.
Bebe trying to control but Nakata postures up.
Bebe keeping control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bebe regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uchimura Nakata will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bebe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakata regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bebe.
Bebe being controlled here momentarily.

Bebe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakata looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakata looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakata!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebe wants to control but Nakata postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bebe tries to improve position but can't.
Bebe struggling a bit here.
Bebe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bebe is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bebe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bebe trying to control but Nakata postures up.
Nakata controlling the action here.
Nakata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bebe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bebe is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in 11th Planet Jiu Jitsu inform me that Nakata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebe trying to control from the bottom.
Bebe is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bebe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bebe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakata avoids it really well and circles away.
Bebe shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakata sprawls well. He's pushed Bebe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uchimura Nakata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bebe shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakata wants to counter the offense by Bebe and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Bebe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Bebe misses with an uppercut. Nakata saw that one coming.
Bebe sets himself, and Nakata steps forward looking for the clinch! Bebe avoids it this time.
Nakata stuffs the takedown.

Nakata gets caught flat footed, as Bebe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bebe is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakata has wrist control.
Nakata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bebe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bebe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakata controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bebe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bebe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bebe shoots in and drives through. Nakata sprawls well.
Nakata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bebe.
No luck for Bebe with that takedown attempt.
Bebe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Nakata tries to counter it with a takedown but Bebe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Bebe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bebe misses with a takedown

and Nakata counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakata walks away with a smile on his face. Bebe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robert Bebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Bebe with that takedown attempt.
Nakata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bebe.
Bebe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakata as he jumps to the side.
Nakata is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebe has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Nakata. No joy for Bebe on that attempt.
Bebe sets himself, and Nakata steps forward looking for the clinch! Bebe avoids it this time.
Bebe shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakata sprawls well. He's pushed Bebe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bebe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakata but Nakata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nakata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bebe.
Bebe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakata defends well and Bebe ends up having to push Nakata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bebe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakata avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakata wants to counter with a clinch but Bebe pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata stuffs the takedown attempt from Bebe. Bebe gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakata wants to counter with a clinch but Bebe pushes him away.
Nakata ducks under a wild hook from Bebe.
Bebe shoots in but Nakata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakata wants to counter the offense by Bebe and move into the clinch position.
Bebe with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nakata counters by clinching up.
Nakata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakata struggles to land a body shot inside as Bebe controls his hands.
Nakata misses with some punches.
Nakata misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakata has a couple of punches blocked by Bebe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata can't find room to land a body shot as Bebe controls the action.

Bebe pulls guard.
Nakata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Bebe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nakata trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bebe's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bebe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakata defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uchimura Nakata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakata 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uchimura Nakata!
During a confident post fight interview, Uchimura Nakata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Robert Bebe had this to say: 'I... I got nothing to say... '.