PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ill Boogie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginaldo Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ginaldo Madrigal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boogie
vs
Madrigal

168 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ill Boogie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginaldo Madrigal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Madrigal gets a clinch.
Madrigal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boogie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boogie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boogie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boogie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boogie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madrigal is trying to force a seperation but Boogie has the dominant position.

Madrigal pulls guard effortlessly.
Boogie trying to control but Madrigal is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Madrigal has his feet on Boogie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boogie misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boogie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boogie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boogie - that will leave a mark!

Madrigal gets a clinch.
Boogie misses with the head strike.
Boogie misses with a punch to the body.
Boogie tries to throw a body punch but Madrigal avoids it by throwing Boogie back against the cage.
Madrigal is trying to break the clinch but Boogie is controlling him.
Madrigal blocks a body shot from Boogie.

Madrigal breaks the clinch.
Ill Boogie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boogie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madrigal will feel that in the morning.
Boogie punishes Madrigal's body with a nice straight punch.
Madrigal shoots in and drives through. Boogie sprawls well.
Boogie scores with a spinning back kick!
Boogie pushes Madrigal away with a front kick.
Boogie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Madrigal digs a good body shot into Boogie's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madrigal throws a hook but Boogie blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boogie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Madrigal darts in and clinches Boogie up against the cage.
Madrigal is trying to force a seperation but Boogie has the dominant position.
Madrigal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madrigal working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Madrigal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Madrigal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Madrigal scores with a shot to the side of Boogie's head.
Boogie taking a breather.
Boogie throws a head punch that misses.
Madrigal managing to block the knees to the body from Boogie.
Madrigal blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boogie misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boogie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madrigal's elbow.
Madrigal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boogie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Madrigal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madrigal is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boogie.
Boogie working aggressively here.
Boogie blocks an elbow strike from Madrigal.
Madrigal slows down the pace here.
Madrigal tries to break free but Boogie pushes him back against the cage.
Boogie misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boogie trying to stall but Madrigal improves his position.
Boogie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Madrigal lands an uppercut.
Madrigal has had enough of the clinch but Boogie keeps him there for the moment.
Madrigal tries to pull guard but Boogie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ill Boogie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ginaldo Madrigal.
Madrigal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Madrigal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boogie up against the cage.
Boogie stalling in the clinch but Madrigal improves position.
Madrigal tries to break the clinch but Boogie is controlling the position.
Boogie is trying to stall.
Madrigal has had enough of the clinch but Boogie keeps him there for the moment.
Boogie misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Ill Boogie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Madrigal takes a swing at Boogie's ribcage but misses.
Madrigal tries to bum rush Boogie with a series of wild strikes but Boogie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madrigal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boogie cracks the inside of Madrigal's front leg.
Madrigal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boogie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Madrigal's sensitive parts.
Boogie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Madrigal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boogie scores with a jab to the body.

Madrigal closes the distance and clinches.
Madrigal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Madrigal is looking to break free of the clinch but Boogie has double underhooks.
Boogie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Madrigal blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boogie swings wildly with an uppercut but Madrigal uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madrigal is trying to pull guard but Boogie has him pressed against the cage.
Boogie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madrigal's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madrigal.
Madrigal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boogie.
A frustrated look appears on Madrigal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Madrigal scores with a shoulder strike.
Madrigal tries for a takedown but Boogie manages to get underhooks.
Boogie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boogie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madrigal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boogies head.
Boogie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boogie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Madrigal.
Ill Boogie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ginaldo Madrigal.
Madrigal tries to break the clinch but Boogie is controlling the position.
Boogie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madrigal.
Madrigal lands a shoulder strike.
Madrigal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Madrigal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boogie working aggressively here.
Madrigal lands with a light punch inside.
Madrigal tries to circle away but Boogie has him pinned against the cage.
Madrigal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madrigal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Madrigal lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Madrigal.
Madrigal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madrigal is trying to break the clinch but Boogie is controlling him.
Boogie tries to throw a body punch but Madrigal avoids it by throwing Boogie back against the cage.
Boogie misses with the head strike.

Madrigal breaks from the clinch.
Boogie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Madrigal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Boogie.
Boogie trying to control the position but instead, Madrigal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boogie into the cage.
Madrigal is trying to force a seperation but Boogie has the dominant position.
Boogie looking to stall.

Madrigal drags the fight down to the ground.
Boogie wants to pass the guard but Madrigal is keeping the position.
Boogie postures up in Madrigal's guard and throws a big left but Madrigal blocks it.
Madrigal wants to stand but Boogie is controlling the position.
Boogie wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Madrigal pushes Boogie off and gets back to his feet.
Madrigal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Madrigal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ginaldo Madrigal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Boogie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A slapping body kick lands there for Boogie.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Madrigal wants to break free but Boogie has control.
Madrigal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
Boogie swings wildly with an uppercut but Madrigal uses good head movement to avoid it.

Madrigal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ill Boogie is winning the standup battle so far.

Madrigal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boogie, pushing him back against the cage.
Madrigal wants to break free but Boogie has control.
Madrigal blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madrigal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boogie tries to throw a body punch but Madrigal avoids it by throwing Boogie back against the cage.
Boogie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boogie is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal lands with a left to the head.
Boogie is trying to stall.
Madrigal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boogie working aggressively here.

Madrigal jumps into guard, dragging Boogie to the mat.
Boogie prevents Madrigal from getting back to his feet.
Boogie trying to move into half guard but instead Madrigal has managed to sweep!

Boogie is working an open guard so Madrigal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Madrigal rushes Boogie and presses him up against the cage.
Ginaldo Madrigal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boogie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boogie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Madrigal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Madrigal prevents a body shot from Boogie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Madrigal decides to pull guard.
Boogie wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.
Boogie tries to free his leg and advance position but Madrigal is retaining full guard.
Madrigal wants to stand up but Boogie is controlling him.
Madrigal keeping moving, preventing Boogie from controlling successfully.
Boogie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madrigal is keeping the position for now.
Boogie wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madrigal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boogie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boogie stalling in the clinch but Madrigal improves position.

Madrigal decides to pull guard.

Madrigal wriggles free and stands up.
Madrigal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boogie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boogie keeps Madrigal at a distance using the push kick.
Boogie feints and then cracks Madrigal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madrigal down.
Madrigal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boogie. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boogie lands a leg kick that knocks Madrigal off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boogie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boogie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Madrigal moves into the clinch.
Boogie can't find room to land a body shot as Madrigal controls the action.
Madrigal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A frustrated look appears on Madrigal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boogie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madrigal's elbow.
Boogie misses with a punch on the inside.
Boogie tries a body shot but Madrigal blocks it.
Madrigal can't break the clinch.
Boogie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madrigal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boogie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ill Boogie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ginaldo Madrigal.
Madrigal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boogie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boogie working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ginaldo Madrigal.
I think Madrigal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!