PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ziyardi Batukayev (ranked 3799 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Ferreira Carvalho (ranked 6120 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Batukayev
vs
Ferreira Carvalho

184 cm
23
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ziyardi Batukayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erick Ferreira Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Batukayev closes the distance and clinches.

Batukayev successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batukayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira Carvalho should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ferreira Carvalho wants to stand but Batukayev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ferreira Carvalho wants to control from the top but Batukayev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Carvalho postures up.
Ferreira Carvalho stops Batukayev from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira Carvalho is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Batukayev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferreira Carvalho did well to prevent Batukayev getting side control.
Ferreira Carvalho wants to get back to full guard but Batukayev has mounted him!

Batukayev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ferreira Carvalho can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ferreira Carvalho is squirming around, avoiding Batukayev's attempts to control the action.
Ferreira Carvalho tries to hold on but Batukayev pushes him away.
Batukayev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferreira Carvalho is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batukayev blocks Ferreira Carvalho's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ferreira Carvalho is working to get back to half guard.
Ferreira Carvalho blocking the ground and pound.

Batukayev has hold of Ferreira Carvalho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ferreira Carvalho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ferreira Carvalho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferreira Carvalho wants to hold on but Batukayev pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Carvalho is looking to improve his position but Batukayev isn't that keen on the idea.
Ferreira Carvalho wants to hold on but Batukayev pushes him away.
Batukayev controlling from mount.
Batukayev thowing shots but they're missing.
Ferreira Carvalho can't escape the position.
Ferreira Carvalho is still trying to improve position.
Ferreira Carvalho holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Batukayev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ferreira Carvalho has eaten all the pies!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Carvalho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferreira Carvalho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ferreira Carvalho wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Batukayev.
Batukayev looking to control but Ferreira Carvalho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira Carvalho is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ziyardi Batukayev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ferreira Carvalho has his takedown stuffed
and Batukayev counters with a one-two to the body.
Ferreira Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira Carvalho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira Carvalho misses with a double jab
and Batukayev counters with a straight right hand.
Ziyardi Batukayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira Carvalho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Batukayev counters with a stiff right hand.

Ferreira Carvalho forces Batukayev back against the cage and clinches.
Ferreira Carvalho tries for a takedown but Batukayev manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Carvalho trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Batukayev.

Ferreira Carvalho manages to break the clinch.
Batukayev fails with the takedown.
Ferreira Carvalho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batukayev avoids the head kick by Ferreira Carvalho.
Batukayev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ferreira Carvalho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Batukayev counters with a two punch combo.
Ziyardi Batukayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Ferreira Carvalho.
Batukayev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferreira Carvalho with a poor takedown
and Batukayev counters with a left and a right that stings Ferreira Carvalho.
Batukayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferreira Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Ferreira Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Batukayev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Ferreira Carvalho misses.
Batukayev works Ferreira Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batukayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreira Carvalho's waist but Ferreira Carvalho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Batukayev off to one side.

Batukayev has Ferreira Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Carvalho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Batukayev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batukayev tries to circle away but Ferreira Carvalho has him pinned against the cage.
Ferreira Carvalho jumps guard but Batukayev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Batukayev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferreira Carvalho tries for a takedown but Batukayev manages to get underhooks.
Ferreira Carvalho is trying to pull guard but Batukayev has him pressed against the cage.

Batukayev jumps guard and drags Ferreira Carvalho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Batukayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Batukayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Batukayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferreira Carvalho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Carvalho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Batukayev wants to sweep but no luck.
Batukayev trying to keep a closed guard but Ferreira Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferreira Carvalho trying to control but Batukayev is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Ferreira Carvalho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batukayev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Batukayev wants to clinch.
Batukayev fails with a takedown attempt.
Batukayev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferreira Carvalho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferreira Carvalho slaps away a takedown attempt from Batukayev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Batukayev. No joy for Ferreira Carvalho on that attempt.
Batukayev scores with a head kick. Ferreira Carvalho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Batukayev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ziyardi Batukayev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ferreira Carvalho moves into the clinch successfully.
Batukayev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Batukayev pulls guard effortlessly.
Ferreira Carvalho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batukayev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreira Carvalho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batukayev looking to control.
Batukayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.

Batukayev is looking to stand up but Ferreira Carvalho won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira Carvalho controlling Batukayev's posture.
Batukayev tries to stand but Ferreira Carvalho is controlling from the bottom.
Batukayev controlling from the top position.
Ferreira Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Batukayev from controlling successfully.

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.
Batukayev throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Batukayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira Carvalho circles away.
Batukayev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferreira Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batukayev darts in looking for a takedown but Ferreira Carvalho gets double underhooks and turns Batukayev into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ziyardi Batukayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ferreira Carvalho rushes Batukayev and presses him up against the cage.
Batukayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferreira Carvalho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Ferreira Carvalho.

Ferreira Carvalho manages to break the clinch.

Ferreira Carvalho moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batukayev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batukayev tries to break free but Ferreira Carvalho pushes him back against the cage.
Batukayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferreira Carvalho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Batukayev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ferreira Carvalho closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira Carvalho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Batukayev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferreira Carvalho has him pressed against the cage.
Batukayev working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ferreira Carvalho.

Ferreira Carvalho has picked Batukayev up - he's going for a ride! Ferreira Carvalho dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batukayev gets back to full guard.

Batukayev working for a triangle but Ferreira Carvalho defends it easily.
Batukayev keeping moving, preventing Ferreira Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Batukayev trying to keep a closed guard but Ferreira Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Erick Ferreira Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ziyardi Batukayev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira Carvalho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Ferreira Carvalho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Batukayev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziyardi Batukayev!