PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isteve Nhazh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juninho Ferrara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrara has chosen Mat Zo - The Found as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Isteve Nhazh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nhazh
vs
Ferrara

160 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isteve Nhazh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juninho Ferrara!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nhazh drops Ferrara with a beautiful combination! Ferrara stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nhazh is looking for the KO!

Ferrara is rocked!

It looks like Juninho Ferrara has been cut.
Nhazh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrara circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferrara is still on wobbly legs! Can Nhazh finish him?
Isteve Nhazh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ferrara drives through and clinches with Nhazh against the cage.

Ferrara manages to break the clinch.
Ferrara seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferrara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Nhazh doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ferrara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ferrara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nhazh wants to improve his position but Ferrara is controlling well.
Nhazh is staying active underneath Ferrara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nhazh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferrara on the ground.
Ground and pound from Ferrara.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferrara wants to work for an arm triangle but Nhazh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferrara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nhazh pushes Ferrara off looking to stand but Ferrara dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nhazh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferrara.
Ferrara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nhazh is staying active underneath Ferrara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Juninho Ferrara was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Ferrara pushes Nhazh up against the cage in a clinch.
Nhazh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferrara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nhazh tries to land a knee to the head but Ferrara blocks with his arms.
Ferrara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nhazh.

Ferrara breaks the clinch.
Nhazh with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ferrara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ferrara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nhazh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferrara misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ferrara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferrara lands in his opponent's guard.
Ferrara looks gassed!
Nhazh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara wants to control from the top but Nhazh keeps moving.
Nhazh wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nhazh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nhazh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrara swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isteve Nhazh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrara clinches up with Nhazh and pushes him back against the cage.

Ferrara pulls guard effortlessly.

Ferrara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferrara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferrara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nhazh postures up in Ferrara's guard and throws a big left but Ferrara blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nhazh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nhazh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nhazh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nhazh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nhazh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nhazh throwing strikes from guard but Ferrara blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nhazh is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferrara has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nhazh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nhazh throwing strikes from guard but Ferrara blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juninho Ferrara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juninho Ferrara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nhazh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Isteve Nhazh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ferrara pushes Nhazh up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferrara blocking some punches.

Ferrara drags the fight down to the ground.
Ferrara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nhazh throwing strikes but missing.
Ferrara trying to control the position.
Nhazh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nhazh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nhazh throws and elbow that misses. Ferrara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nhazh's guard. Nice move by Ferrara!
Nhazh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferrara is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nhazh is trying to keep Ferrara in close.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nhazh tries for a takedown but Ferrara circles away easily

and Ferrara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nhazh wants to stand and escape but Ferrara is having none of it.
Ferrara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nhazh manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ferrara is breathing heavily.
Ferrara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferrara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nhazh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferrara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nhazh is one step ahead there.

Ferrara manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nhazh throws a sloppy head kick

and Ferrara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nhazh's guard.
Nhazh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nhazh wants to stand and escape but Ferrara is having none of it.
Ferrara trying to control but Nhazh is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Juninho Ferrara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nhazh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nhazh misses with a double jab.
Nhazh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nhazh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Nhazh is predictable there

and Ferrara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferrara throws and elbow that misses. Nhazh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferrara's guard. Nice move by Nhazh!
Nhazh is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferrara has wrist control.
Nhazh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferrara is trying to control the position but Nhazh postures up.
Nhazh throwing strikes from guard but Ferrara blocks nicely.
Nhazh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nhazh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrara throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nhazh is working Ferrara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferrara looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferrara, not yet.
Ferrara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferrara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nhazh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nhazh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nhazh preventing the sweep.
Nhazh with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nhazh throwing strikes but missing.
Ferrara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juninho Ferrara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juninho Ferrara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Nhazh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferrara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nhazh throws a nice looking combination but Ferrara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Ferrara as he checks the leg kick.

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

Ferrara decides to stand up.
Nhazh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nhazh is looking to land body kicks.

Oooooh!!! Nhazh has knocked Ferrara down with a huge combo! Nhazh steps away and waves a wobbly Ferrara back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ferrara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ferrara drives through and clinches with Nhazh against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferrara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nhazh pinned against the cage. Nhazh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferrara blocks a head kick by Nhazh.
Nhazh tries to bum rush Ferrara with a series of wild strikes but Ferrara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferrara blocks a head kick by Nhazh.

Ferrara moves into the clinch successfully.
Nhazh misses with a knee to the head.
Ferrara avoiding damage as Nhazh throws knees to the body.
Ferrara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nhazh misses with a knee to the head.
Nhazh misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nhazh wants to break the clinch but can't.

Ferrara has clasped his hands together around Nhazh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nhazh is pushing Ferrara's head away, looking to escape. Ferrara manages to hold on to the position though.

Ferrara has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Nhazh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nhazh tries to land a leg kick but Ferrara saw it coming and moves away.

Nhazh tries to sprawl but Ferrara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ferrara wants to pass the guard but Nhazh is defending well.
Ferrara is trying to control. Nhazh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juninho Ferrara has got the better of the ground game so far.

Juninho Ferrara has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nhazh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Oooooh!!! Nhazh has knocked Ferrara down with a huge combo! Nhazh steps away and waves a wobbly Ferrara back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

That has opened up Juninho Ferrara's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nhazh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferrara wants it to stay on the feet.
Nhazh misses with a takedown attempt - Ferrara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isteve Nhazh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nhazh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Ferrara closes the distance and pushes Nhazh back into the cage.
Nhazh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nhazh tries a knee to the head but Ferrara blocks it.

Ferrara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ferrara tries to score with some ground and pound. Nhazh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrara tries to move to full mount but Nhazh actually manages to regain half guard.
Isteve Nhazh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juninho Ferrara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Ferrara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juninho Ferrara.
I've got Ferrara 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 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... Juninho Ferrara!