PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Acidos Lixados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heytor Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lixados
vs
Ferreira

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Acidos Lixados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heytor Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lixados manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferreira on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferreira's guard now, I'm sure.
Ferreira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lixados trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Lixados throws a strike but Ferreira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lixados is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lixados looking for a guillotine here but Ferreira defends easily.
Lixados is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferreira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferreira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ferreira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lixados has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferreira has managed to get both his arms back between Lixados's legs - danger averted.

Lixados has his foot on Ferreira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferreira works his way back into a safe position though.

Ferreira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Lixados keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lixados looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in Foundations: Rio inform me that Ferreira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ferreira stays in close to Lixados's body and controls the position.

Ferreira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lixados knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira on the ground.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lixados is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lixados is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lixados haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferreira stays in close to Lixados's body and controls the position.

Lixados looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferreira trying to control but Lixados is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heytor Ferreira will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lixados wants to clinch up but Ferreira keeps it at a distance.

Lixados scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lixados working away.
Lixados misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ferreira manages to get back to half guard.
Ferreira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferreira.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lixados pushing down on Ferreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferreira is looking to control Lixados's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferreira avoid being mounted?
Lixados throwing shots but Ferreira is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is pressing down on Lixados's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lixados looking to sit in guard and control but Ferreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lixados keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Ferreira's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lixados is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira stopping the sweep attempt from Lixados.

Lixados looking for a guillotine here but Ferreira defends easily.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lixados is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lixados is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferreira is aware though and is defending well.

Ferreira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferreira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ferreira preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Lixados keeps moving.
Lixados can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferreira controls the pace.
Lixados keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Heytor Ferreira.

Lixados changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferreira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lixados working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heytor Ferreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lixados manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferreira on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferreira's guard now, I'm sure.
Ferreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lixados.
Ferreira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferreira controls Lixados momentarily but Lixados frees himself.
Ferreira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lixados trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ferreira is trying to control the position but Lixados postures up.

Heytor Ferreira has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Ferreira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lixados throws an elbow that misses. Ferreira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lixados's guard. Nice move by Ferreira!
Ferreira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Lixados is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferreira is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Lixados keeps moving.
Acidos Lixados overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Heytor Ferreira wasn't active enough on the ground.

Lixados looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferreira!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lixados tries to advance to mount but Ferreira denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lixados goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferreira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lixados's guard! Nice work there by Ferreira!
Lixados wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Ferreira drops back looking for a leg! Lixados is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lixados manages to kick Ferreira off! Ferreira jumps back into Lixados's guard.
Lixados keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira drops back looking for a leg! Lixados is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lixados manages to kick Ferreira off! Ferreira jumps back into Lixados's guard.

Ferreira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lixados working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Acidos Lixados showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heytor Ferreira!