PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Crawford (ranked 5174 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujiro Nakombi (ranked 4460 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujiro Nakombi looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Crawford
vs
Nakombi

184 cm
24
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Crawford!
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, Fujiro Nakombi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crawford tries to sprawl but Nakombi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crawford is pressing down on Nakombi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crawford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crawford continues to stall.

Crawford working for a triangle but Nakombi defends it easily.
Nakombi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crawford is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crawford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakombi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crawford chips away with some ground and pound.

Crawford gets to his feet. Nakombi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nakombi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Nakombi in a clinch.

Crawford breaks from the clinch.

Nakombi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crawford was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakombi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nakombi looks winded!
Crawford pulls Nakombi in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakombi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crawford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crawford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nakombi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crawford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakombi working a defensive guard but Crawford manages to pass into side control anyway.

Crawford stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nakombi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crawford checks it well.

Nakombi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crawford's half guard.
Crawford is holding on to half guard well.
Crawford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crawford.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crawford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
More hug and hope from Crawford.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Crawford 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.

Crawford is looking to clinch.

Nakombi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Crawford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Javier Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Crawford is working for a submission of some sort.

Crawford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakombi is just riding it out for now. Crawford eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Crawford is trying to work for a kimura but Nakombi is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakombi tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg.

Crawford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two 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.

Crawford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakombi is looking for a sweep. Crawford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Crawford is looking for a kimura but Nakombi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crawford to get the leverage.
Nakombi wants to control but Crawford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakombi is breathing heavily.
Nakombi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakombi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Crawford manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crawford working for a submission but Nakombi is keeping him at bay.
Crawford lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Crawford with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nakombi working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crawford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crawford raining down shots from the mount!
Crawford looking to control and managing it successfully.

Crawford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Crawford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakombi can do to turn this around?

Crawford has Nakombi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crawford pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nakombi tumbling to the mat - Crawford dives into Nakombi's guard.
Crawford is in close to Nakombi's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Nakombi working for submissions but it's allowed Crawford to get to half guard.

Crawford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakombi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crawford.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakombi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakombi trying to hold on to Crawford's head to control him but Crawford postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crawford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakombi is looking for a sweep. Crawford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Crawford is looking for a kimura here.

Crawford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Crawford is working for a kimura but Nakombi is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakombi trying to control from the bottom.
Nakombi tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg.

Crawford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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.

Crawford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakombi trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakombi is looking to improve his position.
Nakombi is trying to control but can't.

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 fight!
Javier Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crawford, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Crawford!