PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Ferra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Mur will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ferra
vs
Mur

185 cm
25
198 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mur!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mur's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mur duly obliges.
Mur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank Mur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ferra gets caught flat footed, as Mur shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mur controlling from the top position.
Mur trying to control but Ferra is working from the bottom.

Ferra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mur throwing strikes from guard but Ferra blocks nicely.
Mur wants to control from the top but Ferra keeps moving.
Ferra tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ferra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mur advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mur is looking to take a break and control but Ferra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ferra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferra wants to improve his position but Mur is controlling well.
Ferra moves into full guard.
Mur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mur manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mur is on top in guard.
Mur wants to control from the top but Ferra keeps moving.

Ferra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mur defends well.
Ferra is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferra is keeping the position for now.
Mur wants to control from the top but Ferra keeps moving.
Ferra wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferra keeping moving, preventing Mur from controlling successfully.
Ferra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mur manages to get himself to full guard.
Mur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ferra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mur dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mur thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferra keeping moving, preventing Mur from controlling successfully.
Ferra wants to sweep but no luck.
Mur 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.

Mur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mur wants to control from the top but Ferra keeps moving.
Ferra looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferra, not yet.

Ferra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mur has passed into half guard!
Mur trying to control the pace.

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.
Ferra tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mur has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
A nice elbow there by Mur.
Mur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferra is looking to escape.
Mur controlling the pace for now.
Mur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferra is looking to improve his position but Mur isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Mur will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mur throws a nice looking combination but Ferra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferra needs to keep his hands up - Mur had a free shot at his head there.
Mur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferra.
Mur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ferra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mur tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ferra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mur is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferra, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mur trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mur!

Ferra goes for an armbar but Mur turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mur.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mur!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mur has given up his back. Will we see Ferra going for some submissions?

Mur defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ferra's arms.

Ferra is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mur is defending well though. Ferra let's go of the attempt for now.
Mur turns into Ferra and is now in his guard.
Hendo Ferra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mur stands up over Ferra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mur wants to pass the guard but Ferra is keeping the position.
Ferra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mur is one step ahead there.
Mur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mur wants to control from the top but Ferra keeps moving.
Mur passes into half guard.
Ferra tries to get to full guard but Mur has control of the leg.

That's four 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.
Mur is looking to take a break and control but Ferra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferra regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ferra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mur trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Mur.
Mur just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendo Ferra dominated that second round.
That's time! Ferra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferra works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ferra has his foot on Mur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mur works his way back into a safe position though.
Mur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mur wants to pass the guard but Ferra is keeping the position.

Ferra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mur stopping the sweep attempt from Ferra.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ferra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mur defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mur sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Mur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferra wants to sweep here but Mur controlling him for the moment.
Mur trying to control but Ferra is working from the bottom.

Mur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mur has managed to get both his arms back between Ferra's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mur is stalling in the full guard.
Mur stands up over Ferra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mur connects with a couple of short punches.
Mur trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferra wants to sweep but no luck.
Mur slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mur stopping the sweep attempt from Ferra.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mur misses the shot to the body.
Mur misses with a few strikes there.

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

Mur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mur trying to control but Ferra is working from the bottom.
Mur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mur stopping the sweep attempt from Ferra.
Mur tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferra is retaining full guard.
Ferra keeping moving, preventing Mur from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hendo Ferra.
I think Ferra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendo Ferra!