PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 1632 p4p, 2299 weight class) and Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 180 p4p, 239 weight class). Skywalker comes to the cage accompanied by Skywalker Theme. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Skywalker
vs
Nagashima

168 cm
22
158
5 - 5 - 1

178 cm
23
150
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker takes a swing at Nagashima's ribcage but misses.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima feints the counter takedown.
Nagashima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skywalker jabs at Nagashima's body.
Nagashima misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nagashima's knee momentarily.

Nagashima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nagashima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker is looking to improve his position.
Nagashima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nagashima is trying to work for a kimura but Skywalker is defending well.
Skywalker is holding on to half guard well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to get to full guard but Nagashima has control of the leg.
Skywalker wants to control but Nagashima is keeping busy.
Nagashima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Skywalker is defending against the submission attempts here by Nagashima.

Nagashima is working for a kimura but Skywalker is defending it quite comfortably.
Nagashima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

Nagashima seems to be looking for submissions.

Nagashima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skywalker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skywalker manages to get to full guard.
Nagashima landing with the ground and pound.
Nagashima works over Skywalker with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagashima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skywalker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagashima stopping the sweep attempt from Skywalker.
Nagashima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nagashima landing with the ground and pound.
Nagashima throwing strikes but missing.
Nagashima landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagashima lands a couple of elbows.
Nagashima scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagashima chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagashima advances to half guard.
Skywalker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Nagashima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skywalker defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker won't allow Nagashima to pass to mount.
Skywalker wants to control but Nagashima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nagashima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skywalker taking some punishment here, with Nagashima in his half guard.
Skywalker taking some punishment here, with Nagashima in his half guard.

Nagashima is trying to work for a kimura but Skywalker is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nagashima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skywalker sees it coming and defends easily.

Nagashima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Nagashima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Nagashima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skywalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nagashima checks it well.
Nagashima wants to counter the offense by Skywalker and move into the clinch position.
A combination from Skywalker does no damage.
Skywalker lands a body shot.
Nagashima ducks right into an uppercut from Skywalker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skywalker's waist but Skywalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nagashima off to one side.
Nagashima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a straight right hand.
Skywalker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagashima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
Nagashima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skywalker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nagashima.
Nagashima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skywalker swings for the body but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima tries to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Skywalker. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Nagashima blocks the low kick.
Nagashima fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to land a leg kick but Nagashima saw it coming and moves away.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Skywalker misses.
Skywalker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagashima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagashima fails with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with an outside leg kick.
Nagashima fails with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body.
Skywalker is looking to wear down Nagashima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagashima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagashima should have avoided that one.
Skywalker throws a low kick but Nagashima avoids it.
Nagashima wants to counter with a clinch but Skywalker pushes him away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skywalker, as that shot connected.
Nagashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagashima shoots in and drives through. Skywalker sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Skywalker misses the target.
Nagashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Nagashima tries to counter it with a takedown but Skywalker pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a shot to the body.
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Skywalker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagashima.
Skywalker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nagashima just manages to avoid it.
Nagashima tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagashima checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Skywalker as Nagashima shoots in.
As Nagashima looks to move away, Skywalker throws a big counter combo but Nagashima just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker dominated that second round.
That's time! Skywalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagashima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skywalker defends it well.
Nagashima closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Nagashima pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nagashima fails with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Skywalker punishes Nagashima's body with a nice straight punch.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagashima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skywalker.
Nagashima wants to counter with a clinch but Skywalker pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker swings for the body but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skywalker finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagashima's head.
Skywalker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Nagashima moved away.
Nagashima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagashima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nagashima is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Nagashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagashima fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
Nagashima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima shoots in but no luck this time.
Skywalker connects with a body shot that sends Nagashima's belly button to the back.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Nagashima has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a three punch combo that has Nagashima backing up. Nagashima nods at Skywalker to acknowledge the strikes.
Nagashima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skywalker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagashima under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
Skywalker takes a swing at Nagashima's ribcage but misses.
Nagashima moves out of range as Skywalker strikes.
Skywalker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagashima's hands.
Nagashima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagashima somewhat.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
Nagashima wants to counter the offense by Skywalker and move into the clinch position.
Nagashima wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Skywalker misses its target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands a jab to Nagashima's midsection.
Skywalker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nagashima.
A little feinted left hand from Skywalker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skywalker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skywalker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skywalker tests Nagashima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skywalker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skywalker lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skywalker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:26
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
Luke Skywalker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.