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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Batungbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Feelgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batungbakal comes to the cage accompanied by The Only. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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249 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Batungbakal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vernon Feelgood!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batungbakal has his takedown stuffed
and Feelgood counters with a single leg into guard. Batungbakal didn't expect that.
Feelgood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Feelgood drops back looking for a leg! Batungbakal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batungbakal manages to kick Feelgood off! Feelgood jumps back into Batungbakal's guard.
Batungbakal keeping full guard, as Feelgood tries to pass.
Feelgood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Feelgood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Batungbakal dives on top into guard.
Batungbakal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feelgood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batungbakal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batungbakal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Feelgood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Feelgood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batungbakal is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batungbakal wants to get up but he can't break Feelgood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Batungbakal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Batungbakal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Feelgood has his foot on Batungbakal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Batungbakal works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Feelgood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batungbakal is aware though and is defending well.
Feelgood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Feelgood wriggles free and stands up.
Batungbakal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Feelgood counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Batungbakal's guard now.
Batungbakal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feelgood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Batungbakal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Batungbakal has escaped and now he's on top!
Batungbakal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batungbakal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feelgood wriggles free and stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batungbakal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batungbakal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Batungbakal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Feelgood looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal uses his free foot to push down on Feelgood's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Feelgood.
Feelgood looks gassed!
Batungbakal 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.
Batungbakal looking to finish with strikes here!
Feelgood wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Batungbakal.
Batungbakal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Feelgood's face.
Feelgood in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batungbakal unloads with some shots from mount but Feelgood bucks and avoids them well.
Feelgood is looking to get to half guard.
Feelgood regains half guard.
Feelgood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Batungbakal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Batungbakal's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feelgood is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Batungbakal is defending well though. Feelgood let's go of the attempt for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feelgood is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Batungbakal knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Batungbakal for a finish.
Feelgood working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Batungbakal trying to get back to his feet but Feelgood is in full control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feelgood is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Batungbakal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Feelgood dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Batungbakal shoots and misses
and Feelgood counters with a single leg into guard. Batungbakal didn't expect that.
Feelgood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Batungbakal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Feelgood drops back looking for a leg! Batungbakal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batungbakal manages to kick Feelgood off! Feelgood jumps back into Batungbakal's guard.
Feelgood 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.
Feelgood forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feelgood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Feelgood is breathing heavily.
Batungbakal is defending against the submission attempts here by Feelgood.
Feelgood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feelgood blocks the strikes from Batungbakal.
That's two 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.
Feelgood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batungbakal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Feelgood seems to be looking for submissions.
Feelgood seems to be looking for submissions.
Feelgood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batungbakal sees it coming and defends easily.
Feelgood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batungbakal sees it coming and defends easily.
Feelgood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Batungbakal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batungbakal wants to control but Feelgood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feelgood is working for a kimura but Batungbakal is defending it quite comfortably.
Feelgood is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Batungbakal still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Batungbakal has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
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.
Batungbakal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Batungbakal stands up and beckons Feelgood to his feet.
Batungbakal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Feelgood counters with a shoot takedown. Batungbakal fights it but they end up in guard.
Feelgood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Batungbakal is looking to stand up but Feelgood isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Feelgood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Feelgood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Batungbakal trying to hold on to Feelgood's head to control him but Feelgood postures up.
Feelgood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batungbakal sees it coming and defends easily.
Feelgood seems to be working for a kimura but Batungbakal defends the submission attempt.
Feelgood seems to be looking for submissions.
Feelgood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Feelgood is looking for a kimura but Batungbakal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Feelgood to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feelgood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Batungbakal missing with punches from the bottom.
Batungbakal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Batungbakal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Feelgood on the ground.
Feelgood has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Batungbakal regains half guard.
Feelgood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feelgood seems to be working for a kimura but Batungbakal defends the submission attempt.
Feelgood is trying to work for a kimura but Batungbakal is defending well.
Feelgood is pressing down on Batungbakal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batungbakal is holding on for now.
Batungbakal is defending against the submission attempts here by Feelgood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feelgood is trying to work for a kimura but Batungbakal is defending well.
Batungbakal throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Batungbakal tries to kick Feelgood off but Feelgood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Feelgood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feelgood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batungbakal has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Feelgood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Batungbakal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Feelgood.
Feelgood is looking for a kimura but Batungbakal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Feelgood to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batungbakal trying to hold on to Feelgood's head to control him but Feelgood postures up.
Feelgood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batungbakal is just riding it out for now. Feelgood eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon Feelgood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Feelgood 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vernon Feelgood!
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