PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Ferra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferra is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Hanzo Hayabusa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ferra
vs
Hayabusa

185 cm
25
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hendo Ferra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanzo Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferra is breathing heavily.
Hayabusa throws out a loose jab but Ferra uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hayabusa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferra to the mat! Ferra manages to get full guard.

Hayabusa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayabusa throws a big right hand that misses.
Hayabusa throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferra keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
Hayabusa scoring with some ground and pound.
Hayabusa looking to pass the guard.
Hayabusa wants to get up but he can't break Ferra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hayabusa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferra is retaining full guard.
Hayabusa trying to control but Ferra is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayabusa throws a sloppy head kick and Ferra moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferra blocks a head kick by Hayabusa.

Ferra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hayabusa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hayabusa trying to control but Ferra is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hayabusa trying to control but Ferra is working from the bottom.

Ferra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hayabusa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Ferra keeps moving.
Ferra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hayabusa moves into the clinch successfully.
Hayabusa stops a takedown attempt from Ferra.
Hayabusa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hayabusa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hayabusa landing knees to the body.
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!
Hayabusa with a knee to the head.
Hayabusa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferra tries for a takedown but Hayabusa manages to get underhooks.
Hayabusa landing knees to the head.
Hayabusa tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferra avoids the damage to the body.
Ferra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hayabusa looking to throw knees to the head but Ferra is blocking nicely.
Hayabusa scores with a knee to the head.
Ferra tries for a takedown but Hayabusa manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Ferra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa stops a takedown attempt from Ferra.
Hayabusa scores with a knee to the head.
Ferra wants a takedown but no success here.
Hayabusa landing knees to the head.
Hayabusa looking to throw knees to the head but Ferra is blocking nicely.
Hayabusa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hayabusa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hayabusa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Hayabusa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferra tries to score a body lock takedown but Hayabusa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hayabusa tries a knee to the head but Ferra blocks it.
Hayabusa prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ferra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferra wants a takedown.
Hayabusa lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferra won't want to take too many of those.
Hayabusa stops a takedown attempt from Ferra.
Hayabusa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayabusa gets underhooks to prevent Ferra's takedown attempt.
Hayabusa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hayabusa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferra blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hayabusa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hayabusa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferra wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferra has Hayabusa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hayabusa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hayabusa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ferra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hayabusa misses with a knee strike.
Ferra has Hayabusa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hayabusa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hayabusa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hayabusa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferra has Hayabusa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hayabusa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hayabusa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hayabusa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferra.
Hayabusa lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Hayabusa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa works on Ferra's body with a couple of short punches.
Hayabusa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferra's face.
Hayabusa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hayabusa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferra.
Hayabusa looking to throw knees to the head but Ferra is blocking nicely.
Hayabusa landing knees to the head.
Ferra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayabusa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hayabusa misses with a knee to the head.
Hayabusa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayabusa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hayabusa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Ferra works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hayabusa keeping full guard, as Ferra tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hayabusa can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayabusa pulls Ferra in close to prevent any damage.
Ferra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayabusa is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanzo Hayabusa dominated that round.
That's time! Ferra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hayabusa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ferra takes a step back to recover.
Ferra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayabusa tries to clinch up but Ferra circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayabusa is looking to clinch.
Hayabusa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hayabusa is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hayabusa.
A head kick from Hayabusa lands but Ferra takes it in his stride.

Hayabusa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferra did well to prevent Hayabusa getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayabusa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hayabusa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to control but Ferra is keeping him busy.
Ferra is looking for a sweep. Hayabusa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hayabusa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferra is looking for a sweep. Hayabusa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferra is working hard here to advance position.

Ferra looking for submissions off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hayabusa.
Ferra fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hayabusa lands with a slapping head kick.
Hayabusa throws a head kick but Ferra moves out of range.
Hayabusa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hayabusa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferra manages to get to full guard.
Hayabusa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ferra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayabusa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ferra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa preventing the sweep.

Ferra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hayabusa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hayabusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayabusa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferra kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

Ferra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferra keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferra fails with the takedown
and Ferra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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.
Hayabusa is looking to clinch but Ferra is avoiding it.

Hayabusa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferra is trying to defend but Hayabusa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Ferra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayabusa pulls his head out easily.
Ferra taking some punishment here, with Hayabusa in his half guard.
Hayabusa prevents Ferra from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayabusa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Ferra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayabusa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Ferra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayabusa pulls his head out easily.
Hayabusa prevents Ferra from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanzo Hayabusa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hayabusa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hayabusa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferra is looking for a sweep. Hayabusa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hayabusa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferra defends it well.
Hayabusa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayabusa slows the pace down in half guard.
Ferra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hayabusa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hayabusa's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ferra is persistently looking for the submission but Hayabusa is defending it well.
Hayabusa trying to control the hands but Ferra breaks the grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferra is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hayabusa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hayabusa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ferra's guard. Nice work there by Hayabusa.

Ferra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferra is looking to sweep but instead, Hayabusa has passed into half guard.
Hayabusa prevents Ferra from improving his position.
Hanzo Hayabusa has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ferra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferra is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hayabusa moves in looking to clinch but Ferra pushes him off.
Hayabusa lands a head kick!
Hayabusa tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayabusa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferra circles away.
Hayabusa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hayabusa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hayabusa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hayabusa connects with a knee to the head.
Ferra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hayabusa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hayabusa lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hayabusa.
Ferra is trying to drag Hayabusa to the mat but Hayabusa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hayabusa lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferra tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Ferra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferra is trying to drag Hayabusa to the mat but Hayabusa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hayabusa misses with a knee to the head.
Ferra tries for a takedown but Hayabusa manages to get underhooks.

Ferra is trying to trip Hayabusa. He has hold of a leg but Hayabusa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ferra persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ferra tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayabusa is retaining full guard.

Ferra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayabusa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferra forces his way into half guard.
Ferra works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hanzo Hayabusa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferra has a good base and remains in mount.

Ferra has hold of Hayabusa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hayabusa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Ferra has control of Hayabusa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hayabusa regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Ferra goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hayabusa turns into him and now he's in Ferra's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo Hayabusa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayabusa 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanzo Hayabusa!