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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Batungbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabo Ringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabo Ringo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Batungbakal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabo Ringo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Jabo Ringo has been cut.
Ringo shoots in for a takedown but Batungbakal shows good takedown defense.
Ringo thumps Batungbakal with a low kick.
Batungbakal misses with a takedown attempt
and Ringo counters with a single leg into guard. Batungbakal didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ringo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Batungbakal working for a triangle but Ringo defends it easily.
Ringo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batungbakal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ringo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ringo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ringo is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal keeping moving, preventing Ringo from controlling successfully.
Ringo is looking to work some ground and pound but Batungbakal has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batungbakal is wriggling around but Ringo manages to pass to half guard.
Ringo trying to control the action but Batungbakal is working from the bottom.
Ringo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batungbakal sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal is staying active underneath Ringo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ringo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jabo Ringo.
Ringo clinches up with Batungbakal and pushes him back against the cage.
Batungbakal letting Ringo take a breather here.
Ringo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Batungbakal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ringo pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ringo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ringo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ringo is working an open guard so Batungbakal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Batungbakal has his takedown stuffed
and Ringo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Batungbakal!
Batungbakal is breathing heavily.
Batungbakal taking shots to the head.
Ringo is looking to work his way around to Batungbakal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batungbakal tries to lock up and control but Ringo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ringo controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabo Ringo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabo Ringo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ringo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Batungbakal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ringo controls the pace.
Ringo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batungbakal is keeping the position for now.
Ringo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Batungbakal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ringo is keen to just control but Batungbakal is a slippery customer.
Ringo 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 Ringo.
Batungbakal is trying to stand up here but Ringo is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ringo passes to full mount!
Batungbakal tries to hold on but Ringo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Ringo 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.
Ringo landing shots from mount.
Ringo controlling from mount.
Batungbakal is in a horrible position here. Ringo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ringo controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batungbakal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ringo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabo Ringo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jabo Ringo's cut.
That's time! Batungbakal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ringo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Batungbakal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ringo is looking to escape.
Batungbakal tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ringo.
Ringo trying to control here.
Batungbakal trying to control the action but Ringo is working from the bottom.
Ringo wants to improve his position but Batungbakal is controlling well.
Batungbakal tries to stand and escape but Ringo is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ringo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ringo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ringo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ringo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Batungbakal has his takedown stuffed
and Ringo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Batungbakal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Batungbakal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ringo has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal tries to pull guard but Ringo holds him up against the cage and eventually Batungbakal drops back down to his feet.
Batungbakal stops a takedown attempt from Ringo.
Batungbakal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ringo.
James Batungbakal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabo Ringo.
Ringo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batungbakal's efforts to push away.
Ringo is trying to drag Batungbakal to the mat but Batungbakal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Batungbakal missing with knees to the body.
Ringo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Batungbakal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ringo moves into the clinch.
Ringo blocks the elbow strike.
Ringo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ringo trying to control but Batungbakal is working from the bottom.
Ringo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Batungbakal, up you get!
Ringo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ringo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batungbakal's guard.
Ringo wanted to stand there but Batungbakal had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ringo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ringo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batungbakal stops Ringo from passing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batungbakal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ringo's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabo Ringo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ringo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jabo Ringo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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