PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto Fernandes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ali
vs
Fernandes

190 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes shoots in but Ali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fernandes misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ali wants to clinch up but Fernandes keeps it at a distance.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Fernandes.
Fernandes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernandes shoots in but Ali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernandes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernandes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fernandes seems to be working for a kimura but Ali defends the submission attempt.
Fernandes blocks the strikes from Ali.
Ali won't allow Fernandes to pass to mount.
Fernandes trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fernandes wants to pass to mount but Ali is defending the position.

Ali looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fernandes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Fernandes misses.

Fernandes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands a damaging elbow.
Fernandes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ali fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernandes looks gassed!
Fernandes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernandes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fernandes showed some decent athleticism there.
Fernandes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fernandes wants to free his trapped foot but Ali is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Fernandes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ali doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fernandes.
Fernandes trying to mount his opponent but Ali defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fernandes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fernandes's back!
Fernandes is taking damage to the body and head.
Fernandes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ali.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ali lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandes is covering up but some of the strikes from Ali are getting through and doing damage.
Ali scores with punches and elbows.
Ali has the hooks in. Fernandes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ali scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Fernandes is looking for a way out.
Ali scores with punches to the body.
Fernandes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fernandes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fernandes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ali chips away with some ground and pound.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandes.
Fernandes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fernandes trying to keep a closed guard but Ali is proving a slippery customer.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fernandes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ali circles away.
Fernandes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Fernandes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fernandes lands in his opponent's guard.

Ali is looking for a triangle but Fernandes pushes his legs off easily.
Ali keeping full guard, as Fernandes tries to pass.
Fernandes stands and throws Ali's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom.
Ali prevents Fernandes from moving into mount.
Fernandes avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ali.
Ali regains half guard.

Ali is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fernandes pulls his head out easily.
Fernandes wants to pass the guard but Ali is defending well.
Ali wants to control but Fernandes passes into side.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ali is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fernandes advances to full mount.

Fernandes wants to finish this one by submission but Ali is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fernandes.
Ali is bucking up trying to escape but Fernandes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Fernandes wants to finish this one by submission but Ali is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fernandes.
Fernandes trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ali is looking to improve his position but Fernandes isn't that keen on the idea.
Fernandes working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Fernandes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ali can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ali tries to reverse the position but Fernandes maintains control.

Fernandes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ali really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Fernandes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernandes 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Augusto Fernandes!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Augusto Fernandes!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Augusto Fernandes!

Augusto Fernandes wins by unanimous decision!