PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bambang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Suicidal Tendencies - Nobody Hears. Gabriel Ferreira will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bambang
vs
Ferreira

177 cm
27
212 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

193 cm
25
223 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arto Bambang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambang shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bambang is looking to clinch.
Ferreira looks for a takedown but Bambang sprawls well.

Bambang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferreira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Bambang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ferreira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Bambang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira gets back to full guard.
Bambang preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is trying to keep Bambang in close.
Ferreira has control of Bambang's left arm, preventing Bambang from doing any damage.
Bambang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bambang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferreira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bambang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bambang moves out of range as Ferreira strikes.

Ferreira dives in and scores a takedown into Bambang's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bambang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferreira looking to pass the guard.

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

Bambang has his foot on Ferreira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferreira works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferreira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ferreira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bambang striking off his back but it's not causing Ferreira any problems.

Bambang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferreira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bambang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferreira defends well.
Bambang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bambang wants to sweep here but Ferreira controlling him for the moment.

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

Bambang looking for a triangle here. Ferreira is fighting it but it looks tight! Bambang pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ferreira is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arto Bambang!
A very excited looking Arto Bambang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.