PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Marakatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ville Marakatti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bambino
vs
Marakatti

185 cm
19
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

180 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Roy Bambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ville Marakatti!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambino looks to land a combination. Marakatti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Ville Marakatti has been cut.
Marakatti looks for a takedown but Bambino sprawls well.
Bambino throws the left hand but Marakatti avoids the punch easily.

Marakatti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bambino is trying to defend but Marakatti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Marakatti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bambino sees it coming and defends easily.

Marakatti is looking for a kimura but Bambino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marakatti to get the leverage.
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!

Marakatti wants to work for an arm triangle but Bambino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Marakatti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Marakatti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambino is staying active underneath Marakatti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Marakatti is trying to work for a kimura but Bambino is defending well.

Marakatti is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bambino as he works his way to full guard.
Marakatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bambino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bambino wants to get back to his feet but Marakatti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marakatti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bambino is trying to keep Marakatti in close.

Marakatti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Marakatti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bambino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marakatti has Bambino in his guard.
Bambino wants to stand and escape but instead Marakatti has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is stalling in the full guard.
Bambino trying to keep a closed guard but Marakatti is proving a slippery customer.
Marakatti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marakatti trying to control but Bambino is working from the bottom.
Marakatti throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Roy Bambino wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bambino closes the distance and clinches up with Marakatti, looking for a takedown. Bambino pushes Marakatti against the cage but Marakatti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marakatti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bambino but Bambino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bambino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bambino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bambino just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bambino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bambino misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ville Marakatti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ville Marakatti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bambino takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bambino.
A hook to the body from Bambino.

Marakatti is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bambino is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marakatti to the mat. Marakatti regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bambino trying to control but Marakatti is working from the bottom.

Marakatti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bambino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Marakatti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Marakatti working for a triangle but Bambino defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marakatti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bambino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bambino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Bambino defends easily.
Bambino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Marakatti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bambino is looking to pass into half guard but Marakatti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marakatti is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marakatti has gone for a leg lock! Bambino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marakatti's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bambino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marakatti is trying to keep Bambino in close.

Bambino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Marakatti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bambino defends well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambino trying to control but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
Bambino looking to sit in guard and control but Marakatti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bambino controls Marakatti momentarily but Marakatti frees himself.
Marakatti postures up in Bambino's guard and throws a big left but Bambino blocks it.

Bambino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bambino trying to keep a closed guard but Marakatti is proving a slippery customer.
Bambino keeping moving, preventing Marakatti from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambino can't keep his opponent in guard - Marakatti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Marakatti is working for a kimura but Bambino is defending it quite comfortably.
Bambino is trying to get back to full guard.

Marakatti is looking for a kimura here.
Ville Marakatti has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bambino is not content to let Marakatti control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Marakatti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ville Marakatti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bambino closes the distance and clinches.
Bambino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marakatti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Bambino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Marakatti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bambino on his heels. He'll look to pass Bambino's guard now, I'm sure.
Bambino wants to stand but Marakatti is controlling the position.
Marakatti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marakatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Bambino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marakatti looking to pass the guard.

Bambino has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Marakatti is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bambino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marakatti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bambino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marakatti jumps guard but Bambino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roy Bambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Marakatti.
Bambino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Bambino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bambino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marakatti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bambino pinned against the cage. Bambino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bambino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marakatti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bambino somewhat.
Marakatti blocks a head kick by Bambino.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti throws a head kick that misses.
Marakatti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bambino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bambino throws a jab when Marakatti was well out of range.

Bambino clinches up with Marakatti and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marakatti fails to pull guard.
A short right from Bambino.
Bambino lands with a short shot to the head.
Roy Bambino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marakatti is trying to pull guard but Bambino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Bambino manages to break the clinch.
Bambino lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambino looks to land a combination but Marakatti avoids it well.

Marakatti dives in and scores a takedown into Bambino's guard.
Marakatti prevents Bambino from getting back to his feet.
Bambino trying to keep a closed guard but Marakatti is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bambino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marakatti pushing down on Bambino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marakatti controlling the pace.

Marakatti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bambino sees it coming and defends easily.

Marakatti is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bambino is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ville Marakatti!