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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tsukimi Nagata (ranked 4534 p4p, 580 weight class) and Bob Builider (ranked 25478 p4p, 915 weight class). Tsukimi Nagata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 cm
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207 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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211 cm
25
211 lbs
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Brawler
KO power
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Decent boxing
Prefers standup
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tsukimi Nagata! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Builider! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Builider avoids a kick to the body.
Nagata misses with a two punch combination.
Builider tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nagata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Nagata throws a low kick but Builider avoids it. Nagata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Builider throws a head kick that misses and Nagata moves into the clinch. Nagata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Builider is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Nagata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagata drives through and clinches with Builider against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nagata breaks from the clinch.
Nagata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Builider, pushing him back against the ropes. Nagata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nagata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagata wants to clinch but Builider slips to the side and Builider counters with a one-two to the body. Builider is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round. Builider doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagata circles away.
Builider fails to land with a series of punches.
Builider sizes up Nagata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Builider gets in close and instigates a clinch. Builider tries to break the clinch but Nagata is controlling the position. Nagata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Builider is looking to break free of the clinch but Nagata has double underhooks. Builider is looking to break free of the clinch but Nagata has double underhooks. A body shot lands from Nagata.
Nagata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Builider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagata at a distance.
Nagata tries to work over Builider's front leg with a kick but Builider checks it. Nagata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nagata stalling in the clinch.
Builider tries to circle away but Nagata has him pinned against the ropes. Nagata tries to land knees in the clinch but Builider avoids the damage to the body. Nagata stalling the fight.
Nagata tries to work over Builider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Builider has had enough of the clinch but Nagata keeps him there for the moment. Nagata tries to land knees in the clinch but Builider avoids the damage to the body. Nagata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Builider forces Nagata back against the ropes and clinches. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Builider as Nagata tries to tie him up. Builider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagatas head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Builider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nagata avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsukimi Nagata dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nagata moves into the clinch. Nagata manages to break the clinch.
Builider tries to keep at a distance but Nagata has taken the fight into the clinch. Builider tries to break the clinch but Nagata is controlling the position. Nagata is trying to maintain a safe position but Builider gets an underhook and turns Nagata into the ropes. Nagata breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Builider and Nagata counters by moving into the clinch. Builider lands a shot to the body. Builider is trying to force a seperation but Nagata has the dominant position. Tsukimi Nagata has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nagata taking a breather. Nagata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Builider takes the fight into the clinch. Builider has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nagata managing to block the knees to the body from Builider.
Nagata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nagata prevents Builider from breaking the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Nagata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Builider wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagata has him pressed against the ropes. Nagata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Builider has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Builider wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagata has him pressed against the ropes. Nagata throws an elbow but it misses.
Nagata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Builider tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nagata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nagata misses with a body shot.
Builider let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Nagata throws a sloppy head kick and Builider counters with a left and a right that stings Nagata. Builider moves out of range of the body kick from Nagata.
Despite the aggression on Builider's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Builider throws a wild body kick that Nagata sees coming a mile off. Builider throws a head kick that misses. Nagata blocks a head kick by Builider.
Nagata throws a lazy head kick and Builider counters by clinching up. Nagata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nagata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Builider is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsukimi Nagata dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Builider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Builider circles away from the clinch attempt.
Builider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nagata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Builider has time to react. Nagata tries to keep at a distance but Builider has taken the fight into the clinch. Builider wants to break the clinch but can't.
Builider is looking to control Nagata's arms but Nagata gets an underhook and turns him. Now Builider has his back to the ropes. Nagata breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nagata clinches up against the ropes. Builider tries to circle away but Nagata has him pinned against the ropes. Builider tries to break the clinch but Nagata is controlling the position. Nagata manages to break the clinch.
Nagata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nagata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nagata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Builider throws a big counter head kick but Nagata avoids it with no problem. Builider scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Tsukimi Nagata has been cut. Nagata wants to clinch. Nagata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Builider closes the distance and pushes Nagata back into the ropes. Nagata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Builider.
Nagata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Builider's elbow. Builider scores with a nice hook to the head. Nagata controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Builider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Nagata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Builider clinches. Builider wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagata has him pressed against the ropes. Nagata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Builider has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nagata manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nagata throws a head kick but Builider moves out of range.
Builider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Builider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nagata avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Builider really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tsukimi Nagata's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Builider tries to clinch but Nagata is having none of it. Tsukimi Nagata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Builider is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nagata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Builider closes the distance and clinches. Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch. Builider throws an elbow that misses.
Nagata avoiding damage as Builider throws knees to the body.
Nagata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Builider avoiding damage as Nagata throws knees to the body.
Nagata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagata looking to stall.
Builider wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nagata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Builider gets a clinch. Nagata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Builider throws a nice looking combination but Nagata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The fight stays on the outside here - Nagata looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Builider throws a low kick but Nagata avoids it. Builider swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagata. Builider tries to clinch up. Builider wants to clinch. Nagata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Builider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Nagata was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Builider tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nagata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Builider tries to clinch but Nagata moves out of range. Nagata throws a big counter combination but Builider scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nagata moves in looking to clinch but Builider pushes him off. Builider throws a sloppy head kick and Nagata moves out of range easily. Builider tries a head kick but it misses.
Builider misses with a body kick. Nagata instigates a clinch. Nagata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Builider's efforts to push away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nagata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Builider scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Builider dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Tsukimi Nagata's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Builider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Builider wants to clinch. Nagata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nagata tries to clinch but Builider is having none of it. Nagata checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Builider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagata misses the shot to the body. Builider tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nagata tries to clinch up but Builider circles away and keeps his distance. Builider tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagata checks a leg kick. Nagata is looking to clinch but Builider is avoiding it.
Builider moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Builider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nagata paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nagata lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch but Builider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nagata throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Builider is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagata with a body shot. Builider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagata darts in trying to clinch and Builider counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Nagata wants to clinch and Builider counters with a right hand to the body. Builider tries a head kick but it misses.
Builider circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagata misses with a body kick. Builider unleashes a big counter combination but Nagata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nagata clinches up against the ropes. Nagata is trying to maintain a safe position but Builider gets an underhook and turns Nagata into the ropes. Builider wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Builider throws an elbow but misses. Builider has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nagata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Bob Builider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Builider 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Builider!
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FIGHT
RATING
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