PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marley Bobby Ii (ranked 3938 p4p, 4009 weight class) and Giancarlo Ferrari (ranked 451 p4p, 354 weight class). Ferrari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Me in honey. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bobby Ii
vs
Ferrari

184 cm
24
154
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
20
141
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

EFC Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marley Bobby Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giancarlo Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bobby Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrari manages to avoid it.
Ferrari wants to counter the offense by Bobby Ii and move into the clinch position.
Bobby Ii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bobby Ii lands a nice shot that snaps Ferrari's head back.
Bobby Ii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferrari counters with a three punch combo that has Bobby Ii backing up. Bobby Ii nods at Ferrari to acknowledge the strikes.
Bobby Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrari dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobby Ii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bobby Ii throws a nice looking combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferrari throws a counter combo.
A punch combination from Bobby Ii misses.
Bobby Ii misses with a double jab.
Bobby Ii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bobby Ii wants it to stay on the feet.
Bobby Ii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferrari manages to circle out of the way.
Bobby Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bobby Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bobby Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferrari has double underhooks.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marley Bobby Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
Ferrari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferrari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobby Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferrari is leaning against Bobby Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bobby Ii is trying to force a seperation but Ferrari has the dominant position.
Ferrari wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobby Ii won't allow it.
Bobby Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Bobby Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferrari blocks a body shot from Bobby Ii.
Ferrari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bobby Ii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bobby Ii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferrari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bobby Ii closes the distance and clinches.
Bobby Ii tries a knee to the head but Ferrari blocks it.
Bobby Ii tries a body shot but Ferrari blocks it.
Bobby Ii lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bobby Ii.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii won't allow it.
Bobby Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bobby Ii scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bobby Ii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferrari wants to stall.
Bobby Ii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Bobby Ii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bobby Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Ii is leaning against Ferrari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferrari misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferrari is stalling here.
Bobby Ii digs a right hand into Ferrari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferrari's gas tank.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bobby Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bobby Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Bobby Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bobby Ii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bobby Ii gets through Ferrari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bobby Ii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferrari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bobby Ii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferrari goes for a takedown attempt but Bobby Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Bobby Ii as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Ii scores with a punch to the head.

Bobby Ii moves into the clinch.
Ferrari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bobby Ii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bobby Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrari.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ferrari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bobby Ii is not content to let Ferrari control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marley Bobby Ii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bobby Ii instigates a clinch.
Bobby Ii wants to break free but Ferrari has control.
Bobby Ii misses with a knee strike.
Bobby Ii works on Ferrari's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferrari managing to block the knees to the body from Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Ferrari wants a takedown.
Bobby Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Bobby Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Bobby Ii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferrari up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Ii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferrari fails to pull guard.
Marley Bobby Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby Ii gets underhooks to prevent Ferrari's takedown attempt.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown.
Bobby Ii tries to break free but Ferrari pushes him back against the cage.
Ferrari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Ferrari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferrari jumps guard but Bobby Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferrari managing to block the knees to the body from Bobby Ii.
Marley Bobby Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferrari is working for takedown but Bobby Ii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferrari is breathing heavily.
Bobby Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferrari won't allow it.
Ferrari tries for a takedown but Bobby Ii manages to get underhooks.
Bobby Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobby Ii tries to land a knee to the head but Ferrari blocks with his arms.
Ferrari fails to pull guard.
Bobby Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bobby Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
Bobby Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferrari jumps guard but Bobby Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Ii is trying to force a seperation but Ferrari has the dominant position.
Ferrari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferrari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobby Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrari can do to turn this around?
Bobby Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferrari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferrari jumps guard but Bobby Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bobby Ii prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been informed that Ferrari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bobby Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bobby Ii as Ferrari tries to tie him up.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bobby Ii works on Ferrari's body with a couple of short punches.
Bobby Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferrari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii won't allow it.
Ferrari wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobby Ii won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bobby Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bobby Ii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bobby Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobby Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bobby Ii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobby Ii digs a right hand underneath Ferrari's ribcage. Ferrari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bobby Ii tries to break the clinch but Ferrari is controlling the position.
Bobby Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobby Ii tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobby Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bobby Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferrari avoids the damage to the body.
Bobby Ii digs a right hand into Ferrari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferrari's gas tank.
Ferrari is trying to break free.
Ferrari looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferrari has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bobby Ii after a bit of a struggle.
Bobby Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown.
Bobby Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage.
Ferrari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bobby Ii to keep the fight standing.

Ferrari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley Bobby Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bobby Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobby Ii tries to break free but Ferrari pushes him back against the cage.
Bobby Ii lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Bobby Ii.
Ferrari takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marley Bobby Ii dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bobby Ii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bobby Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bobby Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bobby Ii throws a hook but Ferrari avoids it easily.
Bobby Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferrari. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobby Ii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bobby Ii digs a good body shot into Ferrari's ribs.
Marley Bobby Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Ferrari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice leg kick from Ferrari, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bobby Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferrari. Ferrari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Ferrari looking to score a takedown here. Bobby Ii is defending well but Ferrari drives through and ends up in Bobby Ii's guard.
Ferrari wants to control from the top but Bobby Ii keeps moving.

Bobby Ii has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferrari off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobby Ii as he avoids it easily.

Bobby Ii has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ferrari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferrari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii throws a right hand that Ferrari ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrari also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby Ii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferrari on the side of the head.
Ferrari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Bobby Ii has Ferrari up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Bobby Ii on the inside.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferrari drops back down to his feet.
Marley Bobby Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bobby Ii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferrari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobby Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bobby Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bobby Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferrari has Bobby Ii pressed against the cage, preventing Bobby Ii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferrari stalling in the clinch but Bobby Ii improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Ii pushes Ferrari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferrari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bobby Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Ferrari tightens his grip and picks Bobby Ii up, before dumping him to the ground. Bobby Ii manages to land in guard.
Bobby Ii wants to stand and escape but Ferrari is having none of it.

Ferrari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bobby Ii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bobby Ii has escaped and now he's on top!

Bobby Ii gets to his feet. Ferrari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bobby Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Bobby Ii lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Ii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferrari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bobby Ii looks to land a right hand but Ferrari moved out of range.
Bobby Ii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferrari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrari shoots in looking for a takedown but Bobby Ii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bobby Ii lands with a cross.
Ferrari misses with a takedown attempt - Bobby Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobby Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferrari. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marley Bobby Ii clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice cross by Bobby Ii.
Ferrari swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii misses with a wild combination.
Bobby Ii moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFerrari.

Bobby Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Bobby Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Ferrari wants to take the fight to the mat but Bobby Ii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bobby Ii lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby Ii misses with a knee to the head.
Ferrari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferrari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bobby Ii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marley Bobby Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
A body shot lands from Bobby Ii.
Ferrari is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bobby Ii digs a right hand underneath Ferrari's ribcage. Ferrari let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Ferrari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobby Ii lands the left hand.

Ferrari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bobby Ii manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bobby Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobby Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferrari or not.
Bobby Ii is trying to break the clinch but Ferrari is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii avoiding damage.
Bobby Ii is trying to force a seperation but Ferrari has the dominant position.
Bobby Ii pushes Ferrari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferrari drops back down to his feet.
Bobby Ii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferrari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bobby Ii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Ferrari pulls guard.
Ferrari wants to sweep but no luck.

Ferrari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bobby Ii stands and steps away. Ferrari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ferrari with that takedown attempt.
Bobby Ii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bobby Ii misses with a wild combination.
Ferrari takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bobby Ii instigates a clinch.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bobby Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Bobby Ii prevents the takedown attempt.

Ferrari works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Bobby Ii is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari tries to work over Bobby Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Ferrari breaks from the clinch.

Bobby Ii clinches up against the cage.
Giancarlo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Ii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferrari blocks it with crossed arms.
Bobby Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
Bobby Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marley Bobby Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bobby Ii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Marley Bobby Ii!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Marley Bobby Ii!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Marley Bobby Ii!

Marley Bobby Ii wins by unanimous decision!