PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Ferrante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeung comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in it's right place. Adam Ferrante is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Yeung
vs
Ferrante

225 cm
21
327 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
27
280 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bolo Yeung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Ferrante!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferrante decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferrante wants to pass the guard but Yeung is defending well.

Yeung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yeung gets back to full guard.

Yeung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferrante defends it easily.
Ferrante has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yeung is proving hard to escape from.
Yeung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferrante is looking to stand up but Yeung won't let him.
Ferrante throwing strikes from guard but Yeung blocks nicely.

Yeung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferrante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferrante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yeung keeping full guard, as Ferrante tries to pass.
Ferrante must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrante would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Yeung has his foot on Ferrante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferrante works his way back into a safe position though.

Ferrante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferrante has managed to get both his arms back between Yeung's legs - danger averted.
Yeung has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ferrante has passed into side control.
Yeung tries to improve position but can't.
Yeung can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferrante tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yeung tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrante moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferrante has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yeung is working to get back to half guard.
Ferrante connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Ferrante lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferrante looking to control but Yeung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferrante fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ferrante stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Yeung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferrante gets a double leg takedown into Yeung's guard.
Yeung can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferrante advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Yeung looking for submissions off his back.

Yeung actively working from the bottom here.
Ferrante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yeung keeps working.
Ferrante is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ferrante tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yeung controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrante not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Yeung actively working from the bottom here.
Yeung is looking for a sweep. Ferrante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yeung has a hand on Ferrante's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ferrante takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ferrante working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrante tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yeung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrante tries to control but Yeung wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Ferrante dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ferrante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferrante lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yeung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferrante is aware though and is defending well.

Yeung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferrante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferrante passes Yeung's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adam Ferrante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yeung is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Ferrante there.
Yeung wants to control but Ferrante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Ferrante is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ferrante landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yeung looking for submissions off his back.
Ferrante trying to control the action but Yeung is working from the bottom.
Yeung tries to get to full guard but Ferrante has control of the leg.
Ferrante trying to mount his opponent but Yeung defends it.
Yeung tries to get to full guard but Ferrante has control of the leg.
Ferrante is looking to take a break and control but Yeung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Adam Ferrante has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Ferrante gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferrante stands up.

Ferrante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferrante lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferrante would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Yeung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferrante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferrante throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yeung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferrante accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ferrante stands up and waves to Yeung to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Yeung.
Ferrante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeung was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferrante.

Ferrante decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferrante wants to stand but Yeung has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ferrante is taking a breather. Yeung says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yeung gets full guard.

Yeung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ferrante gets to his feet - Yeung follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrante closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yeung to the mat! Yeung manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Yeung is working an open guard so Ferrante takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ferrante throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Bolo Yeung has been cut.

Ferrante closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yeung to the mat! Yeung manages to get full guard.

Yeung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferrante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeung is keeping the position for now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferrante. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Yeung has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ferrante is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yeung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Ferrante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bolo Yeung's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No joy there for Ferrante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yeung connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferrante's hands.

Ferrante decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferrante performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ferrante tries to stand and escape but Yeung is controlling the position.

Yeung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ferrante decides to return to a standing position.
Adam Ferrante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ferrante gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferrante wants to stand but Yeung has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeung wants to control but Ferrante passes into side.
Yeung is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferrante's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yeung works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferrante slips nicely into half guard.
Ferrante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yeung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yeung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Yeung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yeung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yeung keeping moving, preventing Ferrante from controlling successfully.

Ferrante gets to his feet. Yeung looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Yeung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferrante tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yeung is in Ferrante's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeung trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ferrante manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Yeung keeping moving, preventing Ferrante from controlling successfully.
Yeung 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yeung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferrante advances position into side control!
Ferrante has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Ferrante is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yeung has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ferrante controlling the pace for now.
Ferrante is landing with some decent strikes but Yeung is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrante lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yeung tries to hold on but Ferrante postures up.
Ferrante with shots to the head and body - Yeung looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yeung is looking to improve his position but Ferrante isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrante scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yeung?
Adam Ferrante is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferrante trying to control but Yeung is having none of it.
Yeung regains half guard.
Bolo Yeung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrante keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Ferrante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferrante 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Ferrante!