PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Backman (ranked 3328 p4p, 3207 weight class) and Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira-Alves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Mountain - Jucifer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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?

Backman
vs
Ferreira-Alves

181 cm
32
177
10 - 7 - 0

186 cm
36
174
15 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Brooklyn Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman slips a jab and a cross from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a predictable looking body shot

and Backman counters with a single leg into guard. Ferreira-Alves didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Backman wants to control from the top but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Backman preventing the sweep.

Backman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferreira-Alves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Backman has Ferreira-Alves in his guard.

Backman working for a triangle but Ferreira-Alves defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Backman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferreira-Alves defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira-Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Backman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferreira-Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Backman keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferreira-Alves connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira-Alves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferreira-Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Backman keeping moving, preventing Ferreira-Alves from controlling successfully.
Ferreira-Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
My spies in Dillo's Deadly Dojo inform me that Ferreira-Alves has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Ferreira-Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Backman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferreira-Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Backman's legs - danger averted.
Ferreira-Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Backman's head.
Ferreira-Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferreira-Alves distracts Backman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira-Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferreira-Alves with a nice head shot there.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Backman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferreira-Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Backman keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferreira-Alves preventing the sweep.
Ferreira-Alves stands up over Backman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Backman's guard.
Backman is staying active underneath Ferreira-Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira-Alves winds up and cracks Backman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Backman keeps working.
Nice strikes from Ferreira-Alves there.
Ferreira-Alves trying to pass the guard but Backman defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferreira-Alves lands a nice short elbow.
Ferreira-Alves trying to mount his opponent but Backman defends it.
Backman wants to get back to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Backman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Backman wants to control but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Backman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Backman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferreira-Alves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ferreira-Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferreira-Alves slows the pace down in half guard.
Backman wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Backman throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Backman misses with a body kick.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Backman attempts a counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to Backman's midsection.
Ferreira-Alves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Backman. Backman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Backman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Backman moves away.
Backman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Backman moves out of range.
Backman avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Backman attempts a counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Backman moves out of range.
Backman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Backman misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira-Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Backman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Ferreira-Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Backman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Ferreira-Alves misses.
Backman attempts a counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Backman rather than just go for the knockout.
Backman shoots for a takedown but Ferreira-Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Backmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Backman lands a leg kick that knocks Ferreira-Alves off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Backman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Backman looks to land a body kick but Ferreira-Alves moved away.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Backman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman scores with a spinning back kick!
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Backman. Backman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferreira-Alves thuds a left hand into Backman's body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Backman misses with a kick to the body.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Backman moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Backman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Backman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferreira-Alves lands a glancing blow to the side of Backman's head.
Backman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferreira-Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Backman's head.
Ferreira-Alves jabs at Backman's body.
Backman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Backman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferreira-Alves is fending him off so far but Backman persists. Nope, Ferreira-Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backman.
Ferreira-Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Backman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira-Alves takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves throws a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Backman attempts a counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Backman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferreira-Alves lands a glancing blow to the side of Backman's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferreira-Alves.
Backman blocks a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves jabs Backman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Backman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreira-Alves's waist but Ferreira-Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Backman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Backman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Backman lands a front kick.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferreira-Alves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Backman at a distance.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Backman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Backman with an open hand slap.
Backman takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira-Alves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Backman is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Backman on the side of the head.
Oh Backman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira-Alves moves out of range easily.
Ferreira-Alves jabs Backman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a nice cross there... Backman is looking wobbly and Ferreira-Alves recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Backman to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ferreira-Alves jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked the fans post fight for their support.