PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Brasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Builder comes to the cage accompanied by The Bob Builder theme song. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Builder
vs
Brasky

188 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Builder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Brasky!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Builder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Builder shoots in and bounces Brasky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Brasky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Builder is working Brasky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brasky looking for a sweep. Not yet Brasky, not yet.
Builder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Brasky working for submissions but it's allowed Builder to get to half guard.
Brasky trying to hold on to Builder's head to control him but Builder postures up.

Builder wants to work for an arm triangle but Brasky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasky trying to control but Builder postures up.

Builder is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Brasky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brasky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Builder is working away from the top position though.
Builder is tying to control. Brasky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Builder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brasky moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Brasky looking for a guillotine here but Builder defends easily.
Builder postures up.
Builder looking to pass the guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Builder trying to control the position from guard on top but Brasky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Builder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Builder scoring with some ground and pound.
Builder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Builder is working hard here to advance position.
Builder passes into half guard.

That's four 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.
Builder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brasky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brasky wants to sweep here but Builder controlling him for the moment.
Brasky keeping full guard, as Builder tries to pass.
Brasky being controlled here, momentarily.
Builder trying to control but Brasky is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Builder dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Builder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Builder swinging wilding here.
Builder slips a jab and a cross from Brasky.
Brasky misses with a combination

and Builder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brasky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Builder.
Builder is looking to take a break and control but Brasky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Builder trying to pass the guard but Brasky defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasky is looking to escape.

Brasky is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Builder pulls his head out easily.
Brasky is breathing heavily.
Brasky is trying to get back to full guard.
Builder works his way into side control.
Brasky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Builder throws a combination that misses
and Brasky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Brasky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Builder is looking to improve his position.
Brasky trying to pass the guard but Builder defending well.
Builder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brasky is working away from the top position though.
Builder lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Brasky tries to stand but can't do so whilst Builder controls his leg.
Builder manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasky wants to pass the guard but Builder is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brasky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Builder tries to close the distance and clinch but Brasky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brasky works over Builder's head and body with a nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Builder or perhaps it was just good defense by Brasky which made him look bad.
Brasky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Builder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Builder misses with a combination

and Brasky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brasky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Builder keeps working.
Brasky wants to free his trapped foot but Builder is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Brasky is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brasky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Brasky 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. This is the final round!

Builder falls off balance throwing a combination

so Brasky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Builder has his foot on Brasky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brasky works his way back into a safe position though.
Brasky looking to pass the guard.

Brasky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Builder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Builder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Builder!
Brasky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Builder off and has taken his back!
Brasky is trying to stick to Builder's back but Builder is turning into Brasky. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brasky's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Builder.
Builder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Builder scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brasky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Builder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Brasky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Builder has passed into half guard!

Builder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasky wants to control but Builder is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Brasky is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Builder pulls his head out easily.

Brasky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Brasky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Builder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Builder's back!

Brasky is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Builder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Brasky moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Builder has worked his arm free - good work by Builder!
Builder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brasky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Brasky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Builder won't allow Brasky to sweep him here.

Brasky looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Builder passes into half guard.

Builder is working for a kimura but Brasky is defending it quite comfortably.
Brasky gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Brasky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brasky 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Brasky!