PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Afonso Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri TW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Afonso Ferreira has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Afonso Ferreira seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ferreira
vs
TW

177 cm
23
201 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afonso Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henri TW!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TW is defended easily by Ferreira.
TW fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but TW moves out of range.
TW takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

TW gets a takedown into half guard.

TW is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
TW wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferreira keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking to control TW's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferreira avoid being mounted?
Ferreira is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferreira is in trouble now - TW has advanced to mount!
Ferreira is trying to escape the mount.

TW looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

TW with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TW goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferreira is on top in guard.

TW throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

TW is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferreira is aware though and is defending well.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but TW is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

TW is looking for a triangle but Ferreira pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but TW keeps moving.
Ferreira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
TW keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.

Ferreira got a little sloppy there for a moment and TW has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferreira has managed to get both his arms back between TW's legs - danger averted.
TW keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Afonso Ferreira just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
TW fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Afonso Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri TW.
TW shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferreira as he jumps to the side.
TW shoots in for a double leg but Ferreira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

TW closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferreira to the mat! Ferreira manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri TW dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

TW shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferreira lands with a nice body punch.

TW scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferreira pushes TW off but TW dives into side control.

TW tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

TW tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TW has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TW swings around for an armbar but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into TW's guard.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but TW keeps moving.

Ferreira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferreira is looking to stand up but TW won't let him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

TW working for a triangle but Ferreira defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TW had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferreira defends it easily.
Ferreira trying to control but TW is working from the bottom.

TW working for a triangle but Ferreira defends it easily.

TW looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but TW is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

TW looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira trying to control but TW is working from the bottom.

TW working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
TW tries to land a sweep but no joy.

TW looking for a guillotine here but Ferreira defends easily.
Ferreira stopping the sweep attempt from TW.
Ferreira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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 trying to control but TW is working from the bottom.
TW trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
TW thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
TW keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
TW throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferreira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri TW showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

TW misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Afonso Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TW.
TW dives in and grabs Ferreira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes down on TW's head and hops out.
Afonso Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri TW.
TW shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferreira sprawls well. Ferreira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TW gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TW fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TW takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira connects with a body shot.
Ferreira shoots in but TW avoids the takedown attempt easily.
TW gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferreira counters with a one-two to the body.

Ferreira gets caught flat footed, as TW shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferreira working a defensive guard here.
TW wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Henri TW is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is trying to control the position but TW postures up.
TW controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

TW is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Afonso Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TW with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
TW gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
TW tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferreira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
TW misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a one-two to the body.
TW doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ferreira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferreira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Ferreira breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Ferreira lands.
TW shoots and misses
and Ferreira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
TW tries for a takedown but Ferreira circles away easily
and Ferreira counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira connects with the punch.
TW with a poor takedown
and Ferreira counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TW misses with a takedown
and Ferreira counters with a body kick that stops TW in his tracks momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afonso Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TW 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri TW!