PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo comes to the cage accompanied by Bawitdaba. Ferrall has chosen Megadeth's Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Araujo
vs
Ferrall

178 cm
23
174 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

White Gorilla Nutrition

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gustavo Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Ferrall!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferrall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferrall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Araujo rushes Ferrall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Araujo pushes Ferrall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Araujo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferrall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Araujo up against the cage.
Ferrall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Araujo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Araujo tried to score with a low kick but Ferrall checks it.
Araujo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferrall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Araujo is fending him off so far but Ferrall persists. Nope, Araujo circles away and we're back to standing.
Araujo misses with a kick to the body.
Araujo takes a swing at Ferrall's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to clinch.
Ferrall swings for the body but Araujo moves out of range.
Ferrall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo tries to clinch there but Ferrall circles away.
Araujo wants to land a leg kick but Ferrall is out of range.
Gustavo Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrall lands with a nice body punch.
Ferrall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araujo moves away.
Araujo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Araujo moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferrall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ferrall misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferrall tries to score a body lock takedown but Araujo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Araujo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferrall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Araujo lands a shoulder strike.
Ferrall misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Ferrall has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Araujo is trying to keep an underhook but Ferrall manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Araujo is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Araujo has hold of Ferrall's hands but Ferrall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferrall is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Araujo kicks Ferrall off and gets back to his feet.
Ferrall blocks a head kick by Araujo.
Araujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferrall throws out the jab.
Ferrall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gustavo Araujo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferrall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrall shoots in but Araujo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustavo Araujo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Ferrall.
Araujo tries to clinch up.
Araujo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Araujo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferrall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferrall throws a sloppy head kick
and Araujo counters with a left and a right that stings Ferrall.
Ferrall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Araujo rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo lands a jab to the nose.

Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Ferrall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Araujo is trying to keep Ferrall in close.
Ferrall distracts Araujo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferrall lands a couple of elbows.
Ferrall trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Ferrall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferrall is in close to Araujo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferrall stops Araujo from standing up.
Ferrall lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferrall defends it easily.
Ferrall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Araujo's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferrall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferrall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferrall with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrall wants to control the pace but Araujo is squirming around nicely.
Ferrall working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Araujo is looking to escape.
Araujo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Ferrall dominated that round.
That's time! Araujo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ferrall moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferrall shoots for a double leg takedown but Araujo sprawls well. He's pushed Ferrall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ferrall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrall blocks a head kick by Araujo.
Ferrall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Araujo at a distance.
Araujo misses the jab.

Araujo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferrall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Araujo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferrall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferrall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gustavo Araujo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Ferrall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferrall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Araujo scores with a push kick.
Araujo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo thows a body kick. Ferrall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Araujo throws a nice head kick!

Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Ferrall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferrall won't allow Araujo to get back to his feet.

Araujo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Araujo tries a low kick but Ferrall avoids it.
Araujo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferrall throws a lazy right hand but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferrall swats away the attempt to clinch by Araujo.
Gustavo Araujo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araujo misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ferrall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferrall.
Ferrall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferrall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo lands a head kick. Ferrall smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferrall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferrall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferrall.
Ferrall moves in looking to clinch but Araujo pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferrall. Araujo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferrall's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferrall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferrall throws out a powerful jab.
Ferrall connects with a single shot there.
Ferrall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Ferrall.
Araujo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ferrall misses the shot to the body.
Ferrall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Araujo darts in trying to clinch
and Ferrall counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall digs a good body shot into Araujo's ribs.
Ferrall dodges the punch combination from Araujo.
Araujo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Araujo wants to clinch
and Ferrall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferrall avoids the head kick by Araujo.
Ferrall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Araujo.

Ferrall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferrall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ferrall working Araujo over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking to escape.
Ferrall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferrall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferrall prevents Araujo from standing back up.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Ferrall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferrall connects with a nice short shot to Araujo's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Ferrall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ferrall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Araujo counters with a good low kick that Ferrall was not able to check.
Araujo misses with a body kick.
Araujo closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ferrall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferrall stops Araujo from getting back to his feet.
Araujo won't allow Ferrall to pass to mount.
Araujo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferrall.
Ferrall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Araujo is looking to escape.
Scott Ferrall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrall scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Ferrall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferrall lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Ferrall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferrall connects with a nice short shot to Araujo's temple.
Araujo is trying to stand.
Araujo tries to roll over but Ferrall keeps him under control.
Araujo is not content to let Ferrall control the position.
Ferrall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ferrall stops Araujo from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Araujo moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferrall.
Araujo clinches but Ferrall breaks the clinch

and Ferrall counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Araujo!
Araujo wants to get back to his feet.
Ferrall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Araujo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ferrall landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ferrall won't let Araujo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Ferrall looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Ferrall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ferrall looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ferrall in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ferrall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Araujo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ferrall landing strikes from the mount.
Araujo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The referee warns Araujo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall landing punches.
Ferrall cracks Araujo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ferrall lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferrall is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Araujo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ferrall looking to control but Araujo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Araujo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Scott Ferrall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Araujo is trying to escape the mount.
Gustavo Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araujo tries to buck Ferrall off but he can't manage it.
Ferrall working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Ferrall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferrall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Ferrall!