PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Hall (ranked 2254 p4p, 2718 weight class) and Jimmy Navarro (ranked 310 p4p, 366 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Pinball Wizard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hall
vs
Navarro

180 cm
30
180
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
180
2 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Hall with that takedown attempt.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Navarro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro stuffs the takedown.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Navarro cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Navarro stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro works the jab nicely.

Hall is rocked!
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall goes for a double leg but Navarro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Navarro continues to drive forward.
Navarro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Navarro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall jumps guard but Navarro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Hall decides to pull guard.
Navarro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Navarro lands a couple of elbows.
Navarro won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.

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

Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Navarro connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.

Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Navarro looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Navarro pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.

Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Navarro defends it.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro trying to control here.
Navarro is trying to stand back up but Hall is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hall is looking for a kimura here.
Navarro tries to kick Hall off but Hall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Navarro is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hall is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Navarro defending well.

Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice takedown defense from Navarro. No joy for Hall on that attempt.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro stuffs the takedown.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Navarro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt
and Navarro counters with a left to the body.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Navarro.
Nice uppercut there from Navarro.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Navarro as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Ralph Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navarro with a jab.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Navarro, which made it look bad.
Navarro's corner calls for a 1-2. Navarro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Navarro lands a big shot that drops Hall! Can he finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Navarro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Navarro postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
Hall is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hall trying to control the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Navarro won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Navarro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navarro looking to pass the guard.

Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro controlling from the top position.
Navarro lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall is really struggling to control Navarro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Navarro landing with the ground and pound.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Navarro is proving a slippery customer.

Hall is looking for a triangle but Navarro pushes his legs off easily.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A jab from Navarro does it's job there.
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Navarro lands a big shot that drops Hall! Can he finish him?
Navarro lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Navarro is trying to stand.

Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Navarro is looking to escape.
Hall prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
Navarro is not content to let Hall control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Navarro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall passes Navarro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Navarro is looking to escape.
Navarro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall can't escape the position.
Hall just trying to survive but Navarro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Navarro controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
Navarro has good solid back control here.
Hall covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Navarro is punishing Hall with strikes - can he finish him?!
Navarro is punishing Hall with some ground and pound.
Hall trying to control but not successfully.
Navarro has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Navarro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hall.
Hall tries to roll but Navarro sticks to his back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Navarro.
Hall trying to get back to his feet but Navarro is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Navarro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Navarro keeps control of the position as Hall tries to break free.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Navarro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Hall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Navarro is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hall. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Navarro tries to get the hooks in deep but Hall pushed the leg off.
Ralph Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Navarro controlling the position well here. Hall rolled but Navarro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Navarro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Navarro 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro!