PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ferrall
vs
Underwood

180 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wilson Ferrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferrall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Ferrall pulls guard effortlessly.
Underwood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferrall looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferrall, not yet.
Ferrall is trying to control the position but Underwood postures up.
Underwood pushes down on Ferrall's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Underwood seems to be working for a kimura but Ferrall defends the submission attempt.
Ferrall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Underwood is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrall is looking to escape.

Underwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferrall is just riding it out for now. Underwood eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferrall trying to control from the bottom.
Ferrall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Underwood seems to be looking for submissions.
Ferrall wants to get back to full guard.
Underwood scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underwood working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Underwood is looking to take a break and control but Ferrall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Underwood is nestled in close to Ferrall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Underwood is keen to just control but Ferrall is a slippery customer.
Ferrall has hold of Underwood's hands but Underwood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Ferrall is defending against the submission attempts here by Underwood.
Underwood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall tries to get to full guard but Underwood has control of the leg.

Underwood is working for a submission of some sort.
Underwood trying to control the action but Ferrall is working from the bottom.
Ferrall regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Underwood drops back looking for a leg! Ferrall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferrall manages to kick Underwood off! Underwood jumps back into Ferrall's guard.
Ferrall trying to keep a closed guard but Underwood is proving a slippery customer.
Underwood with a nice head shot there.
Underwood lands a couple of elbows.
Underwood slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrall trying to control here.
Underwood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Underwood 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.

Ferrall takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferrall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Underwood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Underwood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferrall prevents it.

Underwood is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ferrall is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Underwood to the mat. Underwood regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Underwood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ferrall throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrall tries to kick Underwood off but Underwood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Underwood is trying to work for a kimura but Ferrall is defending well.
Frank Underwood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Underwood wants to control but Ferrall is keeping him busy.
Ferrall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Underwood landing with the ground and pound.
Ferrall keeping moving, preventing Underwood from controlling successfully.
Underwood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Underwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Underwood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferrall's head.
Underwood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferrall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Underwood trying to control but Ferrall is working from the bottom.
Underwood forces his way into half guard.
Underwood working the head and body with strikes.
Underwood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Underwood connects with a nice short shot to Ferrall's temple.

Underwood is looking for a kimura here.
Underwood working Ferrall over with strikes.
Underwood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferrall is refusing to be controlled, as Underwood sits in half guard.

Underwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Underwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Underwood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferrall trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Underwood in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Underwood.

Underwood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferrall sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Underwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferrall connects with a crisp jab.
Ferrall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Underwood tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferrall pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Underwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Underwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferrall is trying to maintain the position but Underwood is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferrall defending well though.
Ferrall taking some punishment here, with Underwood in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferrall tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Underwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferrall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferrall.
Underwood advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Underwood trying to control from half guard but Ferrall is working away.
Ferrall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Underwood.
Underwood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferrall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Underwood 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.
Underwood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferrall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Underwood seems to be working for a kimura but Ferrall defends the submission attempt.
Underwood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ferrall trying to hold on to Underwood's head to control him but Underwood postures up.

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

Underwood seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Underwood.

Underwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferrall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferrall is staying active underneath Underwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferrall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Underwood scoring with some ground and pound.
Underwood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Underwood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Underwood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Underwood goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferrall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Underwood's guard! Nice work there by Ferrall!
Underwood controls Ferrall momentarily but Ferrall frees himself.

Underwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferrall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Underwood wants to control but Ferrall passes easily into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Underwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Underwood 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Frank Underwood!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Frank Underwood!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Frank Underwood!

Frank Underwood wins by unanimous decision!