PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Bryan Batungbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Green's choice of entrance music: i kill you bitch!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bryan Batungbakal
vs
Green

195 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Green!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Batungbakal counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Green's guard now.
Batungbakal looking to pass the guard.

Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batungbakal advances to half guard.

Batungbakal is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Green is looking for a sweep. Batungbakal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batungbakal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green tries to kick Batungbakal off but Batungbakal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Batungbakal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Batungbakal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batungbakal tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.

Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Batungbakal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Batungbakal seems to be looking for submissions.

Batungbakal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Batungbakal eventually gives up the hold.

Batungbakal is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Batungbakal to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green gets back to full guard.
Green is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Batungbakal throwing strikes but missing.
Batungbakal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green is trying to control the position but Batungbakal postures up.
Green 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.

Batungbakal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Batungbakal feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Green looks gassed!

Batungbakal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard.
Batungbakal passes into half guard.
Batungbakal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green pushes Batungbakal off looking to stand but Batungbakal dives back in and keeps control.

Batungbakal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Batungbakal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green!
Green wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Batungbakal.

Batungbakal looking for a guillotine from mount but Green is having none of it.
Green blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Batungbakal wants to finish this one by submission but Green is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Batungbakal.
Batungbakal looking to finish with strikes here!

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.
Green is working to get back to half guard.

Batungbakal is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Green has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Batungbakal lands a heavy elbow.
Batungbakal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Batungbakal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Green is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Batungbakal with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Green is bucking up trying to escape but Batungbakal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Batungbakal working for a guillotine from mount but Green is in no mood to give up.
Batungbakal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Green is trying to escape the mount.

Batungbakal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Green manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Green gets back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
Batungbakal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green!
Batungbakal unloads with some shots from mount but Green bucks and avoids them well.
Batungbakal throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Green holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Batungbakal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Batungbakal throws some wild stikes that Green manages to avoid easily.
Batungbakal landing strikes from the mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Batungbakal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Batungbakal landing strikes from the mount and Green is in trouble!
Batungbakal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Batungbakal is landing with some decent strikes but Green is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Batungbakal throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Green defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Batungbakal.
Batungbakal throws some wild stikes that Green manages to avoid easily.

Batungbakal working for a guillotine from mount but Green is in no mood to give up.
Batungbakal lands a big elbow.
Green really wants to buck Batungbakal off and get back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal looking to ground and pound but Green is blocking nicely.
Batungbakal working the ground and pound effectively.
Batungbakal lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batungbakal misses with a head shot.

Batungbakal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
BOOM! Batungbakal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Green wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Batungbakal.

Batungbakal working for a submission but Green is keeping him at bay.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal unloading with bombs!

Batungbakal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Green turns into him and now he's in Batungbakal's guard.
Green trying to move into half guard but instead Batungbakal has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Batungbakal is proving a slippery customer.
Batungbakal pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Batungbakal throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Bryan Batungbakal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Batungbakal is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Batungbakal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batungbakal shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green lands a jab to the nose.
Green blocks the body kick.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Batungbakal counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batungbakal shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Bryan Batungbakal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Green.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Batungbakal slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Batungbakal misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Batungbakal shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batungbakal throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Green counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batungbakal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batungbakal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batungbakal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batungbakal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Josh Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batungbakal walks into a left hand.
Batungbakal connects with a high kick.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Batungbakal pushes him off.
Green blocks a head kick by Batungbakal.
Green goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green lands with a slapping head kick.
Batungbakal fails to land the takedown.
Green lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batungbakal is defended easily by Green.
Jab from Green.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Green misses.
A combination from Batungbakal does no damage.
Green moves to clinch but Batungbakal breaks away
letting Batungbakal counter with a right hand.
A big left from Green misses.
Batungbakal wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Green throws a right and a left that Batungbakal avoids nicely.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss

and Batungbakal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
Batungbakal passes into half guard.

Batungbakal is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Green won't allow Batungbakal to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to kick Batungbakal off but Batungbakal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Batungbakal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green is looking for a sweep. Batungbakal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Batungbakal connects with a nice short shot to Green's temple.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from Batungbakal.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from Batungbakal.
Green is trying to stand up here but Batungbakal is controlling him well.
Batungbakal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Batungbakal works his foot free and advances to mount.

Batungbakal looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Green that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Batungbakal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Green has worked his arm free - good work by Green!

Batungbakal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Batungbakal has a takedown stuffed.
Green works Batungbakal's body with a nice hook.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Green throws a series of punches but Batungbakal moves out of range.

Batungbakal clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.

Batungbakal successfully pulls guard.
Batungbakal is trying to keep Green in close.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Batungbakal is retaining full guard.
Green wants to get up but he can't break Batungbakal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacob Bryan Batungbakal just wasn't active enough.
Green misses with a shot to the body

and Batungbakal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Batungbakal prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green tries to break the clinch but Batungbakal is controlling the position.

Batungbakal jumps guard.

Batungbakal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green is looking to stand up but Batungbakal won't let him.
Jacob Bryan Batungbakal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batungbakal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control but Batungbakal is working from the bottom.

Batungbakal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green wants to stand and escape but instead Batungbakal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Batungbakal scoring with some ground and pound.
Batungbakal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.

Batungbakal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Batungbakal scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Batungbakal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Green defending well though.

Batungbakal is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Batungbakal prevents Green from standing back up.

Batungbakal seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Batungbakal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Batungbakal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.

Batungbakal seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Batungbakal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Green.
Josh Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Batungbakal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacob Bryan Batungbakal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Batungbakal stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Green.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!

Jacob Bryan Batungbakal wins by unanimous decision!