PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Collin Ferreria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Resina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Resina is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ferreria
vs
Resina

225 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
234 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Collin Ferreria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Resina!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resina fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferreria jabs at Resina's body.

Ferreria gets caught flat footed, as Resina shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferreria wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreria keeping full guard, as Resina tries to pass.

Resina drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferreria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Resina has Ferreria in his guard.

Ferreria decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Resina, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Resina as he checks the leg kick.
Ferreria throws a right and a left that Resina avoids nicely.
Collin Ferreria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Resina pushes Ferreria up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreria gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Resina.
Ferreria can't break the clinch.
Resina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferreria's efforts to push away.

Resina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Resina shoots in but no luck this time.
Collin Ferreria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Resina.

Ferreria shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Resina napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferreria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Resina on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Resina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resina is looking for a sweep.
Resina is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Resina keeping control of the position.
Resina looks gassed!
Ferreria controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria prevents Resina from improving his position.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferreria shoots in for a takedown but Resina shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Resina is looking to slow Ferreria down with leg kicks.
Resina dodges the punch combination from Ferreria.
Ferreria misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Resina darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreria really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Resina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonas Resina will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Resina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferreria counters with a two punch combo.
Resina tries to clinch but Ferreria is having none of it.
A punch combination from Resina misses.
Ferreria misses with a combination

and Resina counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ferreria!
Resina throws some wild stikes that Ferreria manages to avoid easily.

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

Ferreria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Resina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferreria has managed to get both his arms back between Resina's legs - danger averted.
Resina looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ferreria puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Resina is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferreria tries to stand and escape but Resina is controlling the position.
Resina is trying to get back to full guard.

Resina with the active half guard here but Ferreria passes nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Resina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreria's best efforts.
Ferreria passes to side control.

Ferreria has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ferreria misses with the combination.
Collin Ferreria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Resina. Ferreria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Resina shoots in for a takedown but Ferreria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferreria avoids the head kick by Resina.
Ferreria fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferreria misses with a leg kick

and Resina moves into the clinch.
Resina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferreria.
Resina scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ferreria's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Resina manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Resina tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Resina wants to improve his position but instead Ferreria has moved into half guard.
Resina wants to control but Ferreria is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Resina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Resina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Resina trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonas Resina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ferreria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ferreria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Resina has his takedown stuffed
and Ferreria counters with a nice body shot.
Ferreria misses with a double jab.

Ferreria gets a clinch.
Resina keeps control of Ferreria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferreria has had enough of the clinch but Resina keeps him there for the moment.
Ferreria is looking to break free of the clinch but Resina has double underhooks.
Ferreria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Resina has him pressed against the cage.
Resina keeps control of Ferreria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferreria tries to break the clinch but Resina is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferreria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Resina has him pressed against the cage.
Resina is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferreria is keeping busy.
Resina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Resina using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Resina looking to stall.
Ferreria is looking to break free of the clinch but Resina has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resina controlling the action here for a moment.

Ferreria breaks the clinch.
Ferreria wants to slow Resina down by chopping away at his legs.
Resina with a poor takedown
and Ferreria counters with an outside leg kick.
Resina fails with the takedown
and Ferreria counters with a good, hard body kick but Resina shrugs it off.
Collin Ferreria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Resina.
Ferreria digs a good hook to Resina's body.
Ferreria lands a jab-cross combination.
Ferreria throws a combination. Resina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Ferreria.
Ferreria looks to land a combination. Resina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice combination there by Ferreria.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria misses with a double jab

and Resina counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferreria won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Resina swings around for an armbar but Ferreria sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Resina's guard.

Ferreria gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ferreria slips under a jab.
Ferreria fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Ferreria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Resina dodges the punch combination from Ferreria.
Ferreria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferreria is looking to clinch but Resina is avoiding it.
Resina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferreria counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria scores with a three punch combo!
Ferreria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Resina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Resina fails with the takedown.
Ferreria misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ferreria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Resina, pushing him back against the cage.
Resina can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreria controls the action.
Ferreria lands an elbow inside.
Resina wants a takedown but no success here.

Ferreria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreria connects with a body shot.
Ferreria lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferreria throws a leg kick that is checked

and Resina counters with a shoot takedown. Ferreria fights it but they end up in guard.
Resina stops Ferreria from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resina cracks Ferreria with a solid left hand.
Ferreria is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Resina is controlling him.
Ferreria keeping full guard, as Resina tries to pass.
Resina is pushing down on Ferreria's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferreria is fighting to maintain full guard but Resina has managed to sneak the leg through.
Resina prevents Ferreria from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Resina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferreria sees it coming and defends easily.
Collin Ferreria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonas Resina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Resina is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferreria doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Resina.

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 Collin Ferreria.
I think Resina 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Resina!