PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by D-Nox & Beckers - One Shot (Flame On Fire Remix) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Ferro
vs
Bastos

187 cm
31
215 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

190 cm
21
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Ferro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Bastos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bastos tries for a takedown but Ferro circles away easily
and Ferro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bastos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bastos misses with a takedown
and Ferro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Ferro misses.
Bastos closes the distance and clinches up with Ferro, looking for a takedown. Bastos pushes Ferro against the ropes but Ferro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruno Ferro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Bastos.
Ferro scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Ferro does no damage.
Bastos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastos shoots in for a double leg but Ferro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from Ferro both land. Nice combination.
Bastos misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bastos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferro misses with a double jab.
Bastos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bastos looks gassed!
Ferro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bastos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferro, pushing him back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferro digs a right hand into Bastos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bastos's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Ferro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bastos can't get the takedown.
Ferro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bastos avoids it.
Ferro works on Bastos's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferro trying to land knees to the body.
Ferro with a knee to the head.

It looks like Andreas Bastos has been cut.
Ferro lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Ferro.
Ferro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bastos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ferro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferro can't find room to land a body shot as Bastos controls the action.
Ferro misses with a knee strike.
Ferro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastos controls his hands.
Ferro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bastos backwards.
Ferro works on Bastos's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferro misses with a body punch.
Ferro tries a body shot but Bastos blocks it.
Bastos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bastos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferro walks away with a smile on his face. Bastos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferro works over Bastos's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferro throws a series of punches but Bastos moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferro throws a head kick that half lands.
Ferro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferro misses with a few strikes there.
Bastos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bastos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ferro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bastos.
Ferro throws a right and a left that Bastos avoids nicely.
Bastos wants to clinch
and Ferro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bastos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastos tries to clinch there but Ferro circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Ferro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Bastos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bastos shoots and misses
and Ferro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferro misses with the combination.
Ferro lands with a nice combination. Bastos backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Ferro. Those never looked like landing.
Bastos with a poor takedown
enabling Ferro to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastos wants to clinch
and Ferro counters with a body kick.
Ferro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruno Ferro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bastos is breathing heavily.
Ferro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Ferro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bastos shoots and misses
and Ferro counters with a head kick. That will keep Bastos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bruno Ferro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Bastos.
Bastos dodges the punch combination from Ferro.
Bastos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastos blocks a head kick by Ferro.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferro. That's going to slow Bastos down.
Ferro throws a series of strikes that have Bastos backpedaling.
Ferro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferro throws a series of punches but Bastos avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferro sprawls well. Ferro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bastos gets slowly back to his feet.

Ferro gets a clinch.
Ferro pushes Bastos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastos jumps guard but Ferro stands there with Bastos around his waist. Bastos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferro misses with a punch to the body.
Ferro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferro lands a shoulder strike.
Ferro tries to work over Bastos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastos can do to turn this around?
Knees to the body from Ferro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferro misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferro misses with a punch to the body.
Ferro tries to work over Bastos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferro tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastos avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferro obliges.
Come on Ferro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bastos is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferro misses with a knee to the head.
Bastos tries a knee to the head but Ferro blocks it.
Bastos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferro scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Ferro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Bastos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Ferro scores with a four punch combination!
Ferro fakes the leg kick and cracks Bastos in the body.
Bastos misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferro counters with a three punch combo that has Bastos backing up. Bastos nods at Ferro to acknowledge the strikes.
Ferro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastos.
Ferro misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferro, right into the meat.
Bastos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferro throws a series of punches but Bastos moves out of range.
Ferro misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ferro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferro.

Ferro clinches up against the ropes.
Ferro cracks Bastos with a nice body shot.
Ferro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastos controls his hands.
Ferro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ferro lands a knee to the body.
Ferro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ferro.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bastos as Ferro tries to tie him up.
A short right from Ferro.
Ferro tries a body shot but Bastos blocks it.
Ferro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bastos.
Ferro is working Bastos over against the ropes.
Ferro lands an uppercut.
Ferro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferro crunches a lovely knee into Bastos's ribcage.
Ferro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ferro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferro can't find room to land a body shot as Bastos controls the action.
Ferro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastos's elbow.
Bastos prevents a body shot from Ferro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferro tries to work over Bastos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ferro.
Ferro misses with a knee to the head.
Ferro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bastos swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferro lands with a left to the head.
Bastos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bastos looking for a takedown.
Bruno Ferro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Bastos.
Ferro tries a body shot but Bastos blocks it.
Bastos fails to pull guard.
Ferro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastos controls his hands.
Bastos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferro tries a body shot but Bastos blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferro tries to work over Bastos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferro is trying to stall.
Ferro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastos controls his hands.
Bastos prevents a body shot from Ferro.

Ferro breaks from the clinch.
Bastos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferro swivels and escapes.
Ferro lands a two punch combo.
Andreas Bastos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruno Ferro is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastos. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Ferro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bruno Ferro!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Bruno Ferro!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Bruno Ferro!

Bruno Ferro wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Bruno Ferro gave a big smile as he said 'Yuya Inoue, you absolutely suck! I want a rematch, and Jolon, I want a belt on the line!'.