PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fenili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiggum Ralph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Fenili could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wiggum Ralph's chin.

Fenili
vs
Ralph

168 cm
19
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
140 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Fenili!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wiggum Ralph!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralph motions for Fenili to come forward. Ralph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ralph lands a nice hook to Fenili's body. Fenili takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fenili with a poor takedown
letting Ralph counter with a right hand.
Fenili blocks a leg kick.
Fenili on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fenili moves forwards but Ralph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ralph misses with a low kick as Fenili jumps back.
Fenili doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ralph throws a low kick but Fenili avoids it.
Ralph is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ralph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ralph leaves Fenili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ralph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fenili.
Ralph throws a right hand that Fenili ducks under and follows up with a left that Fenili also avoids with ease.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ralph as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fenili. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fenili gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ralph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Ralph.
A head kick misses from Ralph.
Ralph tries a head kick but it misses.
Ralph leaves Fenili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fenili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ralph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ralph wants it to stay on the feet.
Fenili shoots in looking for a takedown but Ralph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fenili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fenili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenili moves away.
Fenili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ralph swivels and escapes.
Ralph moves out of range of the strikes.
Ralph throws a predictable looking body shot

and Fenili counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Ralph tries to get to full guard but Fenili has control of the leg.
Ralph blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fenili.

Fenili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ralph doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fenili.
Fenili trying to mount his opponent but Ralph defends it.
Ralph keeping hold of Fenili's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph is trying to get back to full guard.
Ralph is trying to control but can't.
Ralph tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fenili has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ralph wants to control but Fenili is having none of it.
Fenili tries to push Ralph's head away but Ralph is holding on tight.
Ralph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili throwing strikes here but Ralph is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fenili looking to control but Ralph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fenili avoids the attempt from Ralph to control.
Ralph really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ralph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ralph is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ralph taking shots to the head.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenili misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ralph is looking to get to half guard.
Fenili throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiggum Ralph 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.

Ralph throws a nice head kick!
Ralph thumps Fenili with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fenili checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ralph is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ralph scores with a leg kick.
Fenili avoids the body shot from Ralph.
Fenili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fenili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ralph's waist but Ralph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fenili off to one side.
Fenili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ralph's waist but Ralph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fenili off to one side.
Ralph throws a low kick but Fenili avoids it.
Fenili throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ralph misses the target.
Fenili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ralph's waist but Ralph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fenili off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fenili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ralph lunges at Fenili with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fenili's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ralph tries to avoid it but Fenili manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ralph to the ground. Ralph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ralph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fenili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ralph swivels and escapes.
Wiggum Ralph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fenili fails with the takedown
and Ralph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fenili misses with a body shot.
Ralph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenili was well out of range. Poor timing from Ralph.
Fenili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fenili takes a swing at Ralph's ribcage but misses.
Ralph scores with a jab to the body.
Fenili misses with a takedown attempt - Ralph sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ralph works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ralph throws a head kick that misses.
Fenili looks to land a combination but Ralph avoids it well.
Ralph throws a sloppy head kick and Fenili moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ralph. No joy for Fenili on that attempt.
Ralph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Ralph. That snapped Fenili's head back.
Fenili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiggum Ralph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ralph throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ralph cracks Fenili with an open hand slap.
Ralph scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph misses with a head kick.
Fenili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ralph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ralph digs a good hook to Fenili's body.
Ralph misses with a low kick.
Fenili has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ralph.
Fenili scores with a jab to the head.
Wiggum Ralph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fenili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fenili lands the left hand.
Fenili changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ralph tries to avoid it but Fenili manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ralph to the ground. Ralph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Ralph.
Fenili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ralph.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ralph wants to slow Fenili down by chopping away at his legs.

Fenili looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ralph!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Ralph wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fenili trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fenili looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fenili throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fenili is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ralph has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ralph!

Fenili working for a triangle but Ralph defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiggum Ralph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Ralph.
Fenili fails with a takedown attempt.
Ralph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ralph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ralph misses the shot to the body.
Ralph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ralph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fenili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ralph. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ralph swings for the body but Fenili moves out of range.
Ralph throws a jab but it's blocked by Fenili.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph misses with a leg kick
and Fenili counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ralph leaves Fenili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ralph stuffs the takedown attempt from Fenili. Fenili gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fenili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenili on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ralph. Ralph obviously looking to wear him down.
Fenili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ralph as he avoids it easily.
Fenili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ralph sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fenili somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenili misses with a body shot.
Ralph jabs at Fenili's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fenili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ralph throws a head kick that misses.
Ralph lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ralph throws a sloppy head kick and Fenili moves out of range easily.
Fenili takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Ralph throws a push kick but Fenili slaps the foot to one side.
Ralph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ralph throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fenili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fenili fails with a takedown attempt.
Ralph throws the kick towards the body but Fenili avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph lands with an uppercut that bounces Fenili off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ralph.
Fenili misses with a takedown attempt
and Ralph counters with a thumping low kick.
Fenili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ralph misses the shot to the body.
Fenili fails to land the takedown.
Ralph is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fenili rather than just go for the knockout.
Ralph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ralph connects with a body shot.
Ralph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili closes the distance and clinches up with Ralph, looking for a takedown. Fenili pushes Ralph against the cage but Ralph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ralph lands with a kick to the temple. Fenili shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ralph connects with a nice looking jab.
Gabriel Fenili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ralph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenili manages to avoid it.
Ralph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ralph stuffs the takedown attempt from Fenili. Fenili gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ralph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fenili.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ralph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ralph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fenili's hands.
Gabriel Fenili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralph cracks Fenili with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wiggum Ralph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ralph winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiggum Ralph! Wiggum Ralph retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Wiggum Ralph started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.