PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Nishimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Job (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Job is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Need A Dollar. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Nishimura
vs
Job

168 cm
25
177 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

178 cm
23
184 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Nishimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Job!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Job misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nishimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Job throws a series of punches but Nishimura avoids them all with ease.
Job moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Job.
Job misses with a wild combination.
Job throws a series of punches but Nishimura avoids them all with ease.
Job misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Job!
Steve Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nishimura misses with a head kick.

Nishimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Nishimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Job doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nishimura.

Nishimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nishimura is stalling here. Job is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nishimura seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Job has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Job scores with punches from side control.
Nishimura prevents Job from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishimura trying to remain calm as Job controls from the top position.
Job advances to full mount.
Job looking to control but Nishimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nishimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Nishimura is working hard here to advance position.
Nishimura wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job controlling the position easily from mount.

Job goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nishimura is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nishimura forces his way into half guard.
Nishimura prevents Job from improving his position.
Nishimura trying to control from half guard but Job is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nishimura trying to mount his opponent but Job defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Job slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Nishimura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Job is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nishimura, into his guard.
Job wants to pass the guard but Nishimura is keeping the position.
Job slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nishimura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Job.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Job dominated that 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.

Nishimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Job takes a swing at Nishimura's ribcage but misses.
Job throws a right and a left that both miss.

Nishimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Job regains full guard. Nicely done.

Nishimura has gone for a leg lock! Job slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nishimura's guard.
Nishimura wants to sweep but no luck.

Nishimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Job defends it easily.
Job trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nishimura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishimura advances to half guard.
Job is looking to control Nishimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Job avoid being mounted?
Nishimura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Nishimura seems to be working for a kimura but Job defends the submission attempt.

Nishimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Job is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nishimura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Job manages to get to full guard.
Nishimura trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Job wants to sweep but no luck.
Job looking to control.
Nishimura is looking to stand up but Job won't let him.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Job just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve Job is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nishimura counters with a nice leg kick.
Nishimura doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Job counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Job.

Nishimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nishimura wants to stand but Job is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nishimura is trying to control the position but Job postures up.
Job passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Job tries to pass to full mount but Nishimura defends it.
Job wants to control but Nishimura is keeping him busy.
Nishimura is looking to control Job's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nishimura avoid being mounted?
Job is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Job is trying to control. Nishimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job prevents Nishimura from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Job 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. This is the final round!

Job fails to land with a series of punches.
Job throws a series of punches but Nishimura avoids them all with ease.
Nishimura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Job misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Job!
Nishimura misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Job.

Nishimura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nishimura moves into full mount! Job won't be happy about that!
Job is working to get back to half guard.
Job takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nishimura landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nishimura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Job turns into him and now he's in Nishimura's guard.

Nishimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Job defends well.
Job tries to free his leg and advance position but Nishimura is retaining full guard.
Nishimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Nishimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nishimura throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Job wants to control from the top but Nishimura keeps moving.

Steve Job has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nishimura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Job scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Job lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Nishimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Job advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishimura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Job thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nishimura's head.
Shinji Nishimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nishimura wants to control but Job is keeping busy.
Nishimura is looking for a sweep. Job is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nishimura punching from the bottom.
Job is trying to control. Nishimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Job is looking for a kimura here.
Job thows a huge punch but Nishimura dodges it nicely.
Job looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Job comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Job 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Job!