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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beeboy Batongbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Ferrall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Beeboy Batongbakal's chin.
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180 cm
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175 lbs
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184 cm
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Ferrall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beeboy Batongbakal! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferrall shoots in looking for a takedown. Batongbakal tries to sprawl out of it but Ferrall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batongbakal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Batongbakal leaves Ferrall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ferrall shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Ferrall. That's going to take a lot out of him. Batongbakal leaves Ferrall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batongbakal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferrall's half guard. Ferrall is trying to escape back to his feet but Batongbakal uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ferrall's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferrall trying to remain calm as Batongbakal controls from the top position. Ferrall wants to control but Batongbakal postures up. Ferrall tries to control but Batongbakal manages to take his back. Ferrall wants to escape the position.
Batongbakal biding his time, controlling Ferrall. Ferrall is trying to get back to his feet but Batongbakal has full control of the position and if anything, Ferrall has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Batongbakal avoiding Ferrall 's attempts to control his hands. Batongbakal is riding his opponent, not letting Ferrall buck him off. Let's hope that Batongbakal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ferrall trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferrall is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Ferrall trying to control the hands but Batongbakal breaks the grip. Batongbakal scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ferrall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Batongbakal.
Ferrall wants to get back to his feet. Batongbakal gets his hands free as Ferrall looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferrall is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Ferrall trying to control the action but Batongbakal just sinks the hooks in. Ferrall can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ferrall trying to get back to his feet but Batongbakal is in full control for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ferrall trying to control the action but Batongbakal just sinks the hooks in. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beeboy Batongbakal dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Batongbakal misses with a head kick.
Ferrall wants to clinch. Batongbakal has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Ferrall with a lazy takedown attempt and Batongbakal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Ferrall looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ferrall is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batongbakal controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Batongbakal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferrall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Batongbakal is figuring out what he wants to do next. Ferrall wants to control the action here but instead Batongbakal manages to pass to full mount! Ferrall wants to hold on but Batongbakal pushes him away. Ferrall is trying to stand up. Ferrall wants to hold on but Batongbakal pushes him away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Batongbakal controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferrall tries to hold on but Batongbakal postures up. Ferrall really wants to buck Batongbakal off and get back to his feet. Batongbakal controlling from the full mount. Ferrall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Ferrall is trying to maintain the position but Batongbakal is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Batongbakal slows the pace down in half guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Beeboy Batongbakal has got the better of the ground game so far. Ferrall is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Batongbakal slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferrall, before circling back to the center of the mat. Batongbakal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A head kick by Ferrall misses and Batongbakal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferrall won't be happy with that. Batongbakal controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Batongbakal has control of an arm but Ferrall manages to advance to Batongbakal's back! The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ferrall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ferrall is persistently looking for the submission but Batongbakal is defending it well.
Batongbakal really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Ferrall's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beeboy Batongbakal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Ferrall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ferrall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batongbakal's waist but Batongbakal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrall off to one side. Batongbakal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ferrall shoots and misses and Batongbakal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Batongbakal. Ferrall is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Batongbakal dives into side control.
Batongbakal has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ferrall is trying to escape the position but Batongbakal is controlling the position. Batongbakal prevents Ferrall from escaping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferrall is trying to control Batongbakal's posture but Batongbakal avoids it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ferrall is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferrall is being controlled here. Batongbakal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. You can see the frustration on Ferrall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Batongbakal happy to just control the position for now. Ferrall tries to get back to half guard but can't. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. You can see the frustration on Ferrall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ferrall fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Batongbakal feints the counter takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Ferrall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferrall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batongbakal.
Ferrall shoots in for a takedown but Batongbakal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ferrall tries to clinch but Batongbakal moves away and Batongbakal counters with a takedown into side control. Ferrall is trying to buck Batongbakal off. Batongbakal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. More stalling from Batongbakal. Beeboy Batongbakal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferrall trying to control but Batongbakal flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ferrall is trying to get back to his feet but Batongbakal has full control of the position and if anything, Ferrall has just worked his way into a worse spot. Wilson Ferrall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! I would not like to be Ferrall right now.
And that's the end of the fight! Beeboy Batongbakal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Batongbakal 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beeboy Batongbakal!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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