PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travadera Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furion Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fernandes
vs
Stormrage

180 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

186 cm
19
206 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travadera Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Furion Stormrage!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormrage.
Stormrage looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandes is just out of range.
Stormrage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Stormrage. No joy for Fernandes on that attempt.
Stormrage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Travadera Fernandes has been cut.

Fernandes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stormrage sprawls well initially but Fernandes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stormrage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fernandes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stormrage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stormrage is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fernandes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stormrage is just riding it out for now. Fernandes eventually gives up the hold.
Fernandes is looking to advance position but Stormrage won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernandes seems to be looking for submissions.
Fernandes could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stormrage is trying to stand up here but Fernandes is controlling him well.
Fernandes wants to take a breather but Stormrage is having none of it.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stormrage as he jumps to the side.
Stormrage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furion Stormrage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandes shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travadera Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandes.
Fernandes fails with a takedown attempt.
Stormrage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stormrage misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stormrage wants it to stay on the feet.
Stormrage misses with a wild body shot.
Stormrage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernandes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stormrage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernandes rather than just go for the knockout.
Stormrage lands a jab to Fernandes's midsection.
Stormrage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fernandes doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormrage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernandes.
Stormrage scores with a hook to the body. Fernandes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fernandes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stormrage thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stormrage misses the shot to the body.
Stormrage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernandes.
Stormrage lands a nice looking body shot.
Stormrage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stormrage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandes moves away.
Stormrage scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormrage. Fernandes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stormrage misses the shot to the body.
Stormrage swings for the body but Fernandes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Furion Stormrage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travadera Fernandes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stormrage throws a body punch but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown. Stormrage tries to sprawl out of it but Fernandes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stormrage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to de liver by Stormrage. Beautiful body shot.
Stormrage jabs at Fernandes's body.
Stormrage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stormrage punishes Fernandes's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stormrage just misses with a punch to the body.
Stormrage connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage just misses with a punch to the body.
Furion Stormrage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stormrage takes a swing at Fernandes's ribcage but misses.
Stormrage lands with a shot to the body.
Stormrage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stormrage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stormrage misses with a body shot.
Stormrage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Stormrage misses with a two punch combination.
Stormrage throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stormrage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormrage punishes Fernandes's body with a nice straight punch.
Stormrage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stormrage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fernandes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stormrage misses with a wild body shot.
Travadera Fernandes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stormrage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stormrage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernandes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stormrage thows a body shot but no joy.
Stormrage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage throws a body punch but Fernandes moves out of range.
Stormrage lands with a shot to the body.
Stormrage scores with a jab to the body.

Stormrage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fernandes's guard.
Stormrage pushes down on Fernandes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stormrage works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stormrage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormrage in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stormrage lands a few punches from side control.
Stormrage landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage working away.
Stormrage is looking to take a break and control but Fernandes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stormrage wants to control but Fernandes is keeping him busy.
Stormrage in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fernandes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stormrage scoring with punches from side control.

Travadera Fernandes's cut is getting worse.
Stormrage scores with punches from side control.
Stormrage scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stormrage cracks Fernandes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fernandes is not content to let Stormrage control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Furion Stormrage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travadera Fernandes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stormrage stuns Fernandes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stormrage just misses with a punch to the body.
Stormrage looks to land a combination. Fernandes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stormrage lands a nice hook to Fernandes's body. Fernandes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stormrage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stormrage takes a swing at Fernandes's ribcage but misses.
Stormrage lands a with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage lands a slapping body shot.
Stormrage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandes was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormrage.
Stormrage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stormrage lands a jab to Fernandes's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Stormrage there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormrage misses the shot to the body.
Stormrage works Fernandes's body with a nice hook.
Stormrage misses with a body shot.
Stormrage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandes was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormrage.
Stormrage scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fernandes doesn't seem bothered though.
Fernandes avoids the body shot from Stormrage.
Stormrage swings for the body but Fernandes moves out of range.
Stormrage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stormrage misses with a wild body shot.
Stormrage thows a body shot but no joy.
Fernandes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fernandes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stormrage lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage lands with a nice body punch.
Stormrage scores with a hook to the body. Fernandes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stormrage thows a body shot but no joy.
Stormrage scores with a hook to the body. Fernandes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stormrage lands a head shot.

Travadera Fernandes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stormrage scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandes slips a jab and a cross from Stormrage.
Stormrage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stormrage scores with a hook to the body. Fernandes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Travadera Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stormrage throws a shot to the body.
Fernandes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stormrage throws a shot to the body.
Stormrage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stormrage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Furion Stormrage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stormrage lands a right hook to the body.
Stormrage lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Furion Stormrage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stormrage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furion Stormrage!