PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killah Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee has chosen Wu Tang Killa Beez - Killa Beez as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ferdinand
vs
Bee

190 cm
24
197 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

175 cm
31
195 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

****160Q Energy for $150****

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 11 - 6 - 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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Killah Bee!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee lands a front kick.
Bee with a jab.
Bee throws a chopping leg kick but Ferdinand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bee lands with a nice body punch.
Bee lands with a good body shot.
Ferdinand blocks a head kick by Bee.
Ferdinand tries for a takedown but Bee circles away easily
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand.
Bee misses with a hook. Ferdinand ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand has his takedown stuffed
and Bee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bee digs a good body shot into Ferdinand's ribs.
Ferdinand blocks a head kick by Bee.
Bee misses with a two punch combination.
Bee fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Ferdinand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferdinand slips under a jab from Bee.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Bee.

It looks like Bob Ferdinand has been cut.
Ferdinand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee misses with a looping right.
Ferdinand looks for a takedown but Bee sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferdinand defending well as Bee loads up on a big left hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ferdinand. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ferdinand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferdinand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand moves forwards but Bee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferdinand's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ferdinand looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bee!
Ferdinand will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferdinand thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killah Bee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Ferdinand's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bee throws a head kick that misses.
Killah Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferdinand ducks right into an uppercut from Bee.
Ferdinand fails with the takedown.
Ferdinand moves out of range of the leg kick from Bee.
Ferdinand shoots and misses
and Bee counters with a body kick that stops Ferdinand in his tracks momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee misses with a lunging right hand

and Ferdinand counters with a shoot takedown. Bee fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferdinand stops Bee from standing up.
Ferdinand trying to control the position from guard on top but Bee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferdinand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferdinand engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferdinand looking to sit in guard and control but Bee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bee wanted to stand there but Ferdinand had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bee wants to stand but Ferdinand has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bee 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.
Bee wants to stand and escape but instead Ferdinand has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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!
Bee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferdinand is controlling him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand controlling Bee's posture.
Ferdinand is looking to stand back up but Bee counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ferdinand.
Bee seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Ferdinand looking for submissions off his back.
Bee tries to stand and escape but Ferdinand is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee wants to pass to mount but Ferdinand is defending the position.
Ferdinand tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bee controlling the pace for now.
Ferdinand is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Killah Bee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob Ferdinand'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. This is the final round!

Bee looks to throw a body kick

and Ferdinand counters with a shoot takedown. Bee fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferdinand connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferdinand is pushing down on Bee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bee is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferdinand has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferdinand not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferdinand not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferdinand tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bee is trying to stand up here but Ferdinand is controlling him well.
Ferdinand trying to control from Bee's half guard. Bee has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ferdinand wants to pass the guard but Bee is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand wants to control from the top but Bee keeps moving.
Bob Ferdinand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bee pulls Ferdinand in close to prevent any damage.
Ferdinand postures up in Bee's guard and throws a big left but Bee blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand looking to sit in guard and control but Bee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferdinand looking to control.

Ferdinand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bee wants to get up but he can't break Ferdinand's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ferdinand lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bee!
Ferdinand looking to control but Bee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is really struggling to control Bee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ferdinand content just to control the position here.

Ferdinand goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bee is on top in guard.
Ferdinand working a defensive guard but Bee manages to pass into side control anyway.
Killah Bee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee advances nicely into full mount.
Bee trying to control but Ferdinand is having none of it.
Ferdinand working to try and regain half guard.

Bee stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Ferdinand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bee 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killah Bee!
During a confident post fight interview, Killah Bee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.