PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Folganes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Fereiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Folganes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Folganes
vs
Fereiera

179 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Folganes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Fereiera!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fereiera shoots for a takedown but Folganes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Folganes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Fereiera actively working from the bottom here.
Folganes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Folganes trying to control from half guard but Fereiera is working away.
Folganes controlling the pace.

Folganes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fereiera to stand up.
Fereiera has a takedown stuffed.

Folganes rushes Fereiera and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fereiera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Folganes after a bit of a struggle.
Gustavo Folganes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fereiera.

Fereiera gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Fereiera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Folganes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Folganes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Folganes!

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Folganes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folganes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fereiera is looking for a sweep.
Folganes trying to control the action but Fereiera is working from the bottom.

Folganes stands up.

Folganes rushes Fereiera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fereiera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Folganes after a bit of a struggle.

Fereiera tightens his grip and picks Folganes up, before dumping him to the ground. Folganes manages to land in guard.

Fereiera 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Folganes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Folganes stalls from top position.

Folganes decides to stand back up. Folganes steps back and let's Fereiera get back to his feet.
Gabriel Fereiera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fereiera shoots in for a takedown but Folganes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fereiera looks winded!
Fereiera shoots in looking for a takedown but Folganes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fereiera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fereiera looks for a takedown but Folganes sprawls well.

Folganes rushes Fereiera and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fereiera is working for takedown but Folganes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Folganes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Folganes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Folganes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Folganes forces Fereiera back against the cage and clinches.
Folganes lands a shoulder strike.
Folganes gets through Fereiera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Folganes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fereiera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Folganes fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Folganes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Folganes wants to control but Fereiera is keeping him busy.
Fereiera gets back to half guard.
Folganes controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fereiera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Folganes pulls his head out easily.

Folganes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fereiera to get to his feet.

Folganes closes the distance and pushes Fereiera back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Folganes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fereiera uses from the top position.

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

Fereiera is looking for a triangle but Folganes pushes his legs off easily.

Fereiera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Folganes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Folganes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fereiera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Folganes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Folganes moves into the clinch.

Fereiera works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Folganes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Folganes stands up and beckons Fereiera to his feet.
Folganes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fereiera dives in and grabs Folganes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Folganes pushes down on Fereiera's head and hops out.

Folganes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fereiera goes for a takedown attempt but Folganes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Folganes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gustavo Folganes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fereiera.

Folganes pushes Fereiera up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folganes is pressed up against the cage. Fereiera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Folganes down to the mat. Folganes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fereiera is breathing heavily.

Folganes closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folganes gets through Fereiera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Folganes.

Folganes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fereiera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Folganes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Folganes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

Folganes moves into the clinch successfully.
Folganes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fereiera can do to turn this around?
Fereiera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustavo Folganes has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Folganes pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Folganes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gustavo Folganes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Folganes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Folganes wants to control from the top but Fereiera keeps moving.

Folganes gets to his feet - Fereiera follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Folganes sprawls well. Folganes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fereiera gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Fereiera with that takedown attempt.

Folganes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fereiera is trying to defend but Folganes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fereiera is trying to get back to full guard.

Fereiera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Folganes pulls his head out easily.

Fereiera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Folganes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Folganes looking to score a takedown here. Fereiera is defending well but Folganes drives through and ends up in Fereiera's guard.
Fereiera keeping moving, preventing Folganes from controlling successfully.
Folganes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Fereiera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Folganes gets to his feet - Fereiera follows without any prompting.
Fereiera takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Fereiera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folganes is looking to escape.

Fereiera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Fereiera seems to be working for a kimura but Folganes defends the submission attempt.

Fereiera is working for a kimura but Folganes is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Folganes dominated that second round.
That's time! Folganes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Folganes clinches up with Fereiera and pushes him back against the cage.
Folganes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fereiera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Folganes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Folganes is struggling to control the position.
Fereiera takes a knee to the side of the body.

Folganes manages to break the clinch.
Gustavo Folganes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Folganes thuds his right hand into Fereiera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Folganes.
Fereiera looks for a takedown but Folganes sprawls well.
Fereiera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fereiera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Folganes's waist but Folganes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fereiera off to one side.
Gustavo Folganes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fereiera.

Folganes closes the distance and clinches.
Fereiera wants a takedown.

Folganes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Fereiera gets caught flat footed, as Folganes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Folganes stands and steps away. Fereiera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Folganes has Fereiera up against the cage in a clinch.

Folganes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Folganes.
Folganes scores with a spinning back kick!

Folganes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fereiera to the ground. Folganes is now in Fereiera's guard.

Fereiera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Folganes is stalling in the full guard.

Folganes gets to his feet - Fereiera follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fereiera dives in for a single leg takedown but Folganes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Folganes clinches up against the cage.
Folganes prevents the takedown attempt.
Folganes pushes Fereiera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Folganes lands a left hand.

Folganes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fereiera actively working from the bottom here.

Folganes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fereiera fails to land the takedown.

Folganes looking to score a takedown here. Fereiera is defending well but Folganes drives through and ends up in Fereiera's guard.

Fereiera looking for a guillotine here but Folganes defends easily.
Folganes 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fereiera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Fereiera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Folganes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Folganes stands up and waves to Fereiera to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fereiera.

Folganes clinches up against the cage.

Folganes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Folganes has closed the distance and engaged Fereiera in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Folganes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Folganes pushes Fereiera up against the cage in a clinch.

Folganes manages to pull guard.

Fereiera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Fereiera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fereiera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustavo Folganes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fereiera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Folganes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fereiera has Folganes in his guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Folganes stands up and waves to Fereiera to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Folganes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Folganes 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Folganes!