PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bungradidoa
vs
Ballantine

178 cm
25
250 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

195 cm
28
230 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ballantine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bungradidoa, pushing him back against the cage.

Bungradidoa has Ballantine pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bungradidoa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ballantine tumbling to the mat - Bungradidoa dives into Ballantine's guard.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Ballantine keeps moving.
Bungradidoa pushing down on Ballantine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bungradidoa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ballantine to regain full guard.
Bungradidoa is stalling in the full guard.
Bungradidoa passes Ballantine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bungradidoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ballantine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bungradidoa throwing shots but Ballantine is blocking nicely.
Bungradidoa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bungradidoa 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.
Bungradidoa trying to control from half guard but Ballantine is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ballantine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ballantine has his hands on Bungradidoa's head, controlling the position.
Bungradidoa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bungradidoa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ballantine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Mophaf Bungradidoa has been cut.
Bungradidoa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Bungradidoa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ballantine sprawls well initially but Bungradidoa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bungradidoa trying to pass the guard but Ballantine defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is keen to just control but Ballantine is a slippery customer.
Bungradidoa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ballantine wants to get back to full guard.

Bungradidoa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ballantine defends it well.
Ballantine wants to get back to full guard but Bungradidoa has passed into side control.
Ballantine tries to escape but Bungradidoa is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bungradidoa with the ground and pound but Ballantine regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bungradidoa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bungradidoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ballantine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballantine is refusing to be controlled, as Bungradidoa sits in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mophaf Bungradidoa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mophaf Bungradidoa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ballantine gets caught napping as Bungradidoa dives in and scores a takedown. Ballantine manages to retain guard.
Bungradidoa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballantine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bungradidoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bungradidoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballantine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bungradidoa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Ballantine keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ballantine is trying to control the position but Bungradidoa postures up.
Bungradidoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballantine can do to turn this around?
Bungradidoa throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ballantine jabs at Bungradidoa's body.
Ballantine is looking to clinch but Bungradidoa is avoiding it.

Bungradidoa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ballantine has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bungradidoa is on him like a limpet, forcing Ballantine back against the cage.
Ballantine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bungradidoa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ballantine prevents Bungradidoa from breaking the clinch.
Ballantine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bungradidoa breaks the clinch.
Bungradidoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ballantine defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bungradidoa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ballantine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballantine is looking for the big counter here.
Bungradidoa misses with a takedown attempt - Ballantine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mophaf Bungradidoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bungradidoa tries for a takedown but Ballantine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Ballantine's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bungradidoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ballantine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bungradidoa backs up against the cage.
Bungradidoa shoots in but Ballantine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ballantine lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Bungradidoa goes down and covers up as Ballantine starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Ballantine!
Bill Ballantine decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.