PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Pitts (ranked 24989 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Builder (ranked 3528 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Terrence Pitts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pitts
vs
Builder

171 cm
23
161 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrence Pitts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Builder!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Builder.
Pitts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Builder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Builder wants to control but Pitts is keeping him busy.
Builder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Builder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pitts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pitts is trying to control Builder's posture but Builder avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builder lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Builder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pitts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pitts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Builder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Builder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Builder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Builder tries for a kimura but Pitts is defending well.

Builder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Builder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Builder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pitts throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Pitts regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitts wants to improve his position but Builder is controlling well.

Builder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pitts defends it well.
Pitts wants to get back to his feet.
Pitts tries to get to full guard but Builder has control of the leg.

Builder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Builder is keen to just control but Pitts is a slippery customer.

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.
Pitts wants to improve his position but Builder is controlling well.
Pitts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Builder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pitts is just riding it out for now. Builder eventually gives up the hold.
Pitts tries to roll over but Builder keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Builder passes to full mount!
Pitts is bucking up trying to escape but Builder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Builder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Builder shoots in and gets a takedown into Pitts's guard.

Builder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pitts, up you get!

Builder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pitts!
Builder advances to full mount.
Builder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Builder landing strikes, looking to finish!

Builder looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Builder get's back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Builder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pitts sprawls well initially but Builder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Builder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pitts!
Pitts is looking to improve his position but Builder isn't that keen on the idea.

Builder goes for an armbar but Pitts turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pitts.
Builder is breathing heavily.
Pitts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Builder has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pitts off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Pitts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Builder to the ground. Pitts is now in Builder's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitts throwing strikes from guard but Builder blocks nicely.
Pitts throws a big right hand that misses.
Builder has a closed guard, preventing Pitts from standing up.
Bob Builder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pitts throws an elbow that misses. Builder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pitts's guard. Nice move by Builder!

Builder advances to half guard.
Pitts wants to improve his position but Builder is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Builder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pitts sees it coming and defends easily.

Builder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pitts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Builder working Pitts over with strikes.
Pitts missing with punches from the bottom.
Builder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Builder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pitts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pitts looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pitts keeping moving, preventing Builder from controlling successfully.
Builder connects with a couple of short punches.
Pitts trying to control the position.
Builder wants to pass the guard but Pitts is keeping the position.
Pitts has momentary wrist control but Builder slips an elbow through the middle.

Builder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pitts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Builder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pitts's guard.

Pitts kicks Builder off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Builder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pitts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Builder!

Builder throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Builder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Builder trying to control but Pitts is working from the bottom.
Pitts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Pitts looking for a guillotine here but Builder defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Builder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pitts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Builder swings around for an armbar but Pitts sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Builder's guard.

Pitts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pitts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pitts postures up and lands a big shot to Builder's brow.
Builder wants to stand up but Pitts is controlling him.
Pitts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Builder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pitts is looking to work some ground and pound but Builder has wrist control.
Bob Builder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Builder holds on and takes a little breather.

Pitts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Builder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pitts's guard.
Builder tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitts is retaining full guard.

Pitts has his foot on Builder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Builder works his way back into a safe position though.
Builder chips away with some ground and pound.
Builder wants to pass the guard but Pitts is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pitts is working an open guard so Builder takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pitts wants to clinch up but Builder keeps it at a distance.
Builder unleashes a big counter combination but Pitts bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Builder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Builder working away.
Pitts is looking to reverse the position.

Builder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pitts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Builder decides to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Builder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Builder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Builder!