PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sydal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Ferdinand has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ferdinand
vs
Sydal

190 cm
22
201 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Sydal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferdinand's waist but Ferdinand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sydal off to one side.
Ferdinand shoots in but no luck this time.
Sydal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ferdinand counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sydal!
Sydal avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ferdinand throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sydal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sydal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ferdinand tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You get the feeling that Sydal really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sydal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ferdinand tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydal is squirming around, avoiding Ferdinand's attempts to control the action.
Sydal is controlling an arm, preventing Ferdinand from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Ferdinand with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sydal is controlling an arm, preventing Ferdinand from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Ferdinand is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sydal can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
You get the feeling that Sydal really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand controlling his opponent.
Ferdinand thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ferdinand lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ferdinand controlling from the full mount.

Ferdinand goes for an armbar but Sydal turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sydal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sydal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ferdinand is tightening it up a little... Sydal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sydal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sydal taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ferdinand!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob Ferdinand!
Bob Ferdinand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.