PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Dresdner (ranked 23352 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Ferreira Carvalho (ranked 23355 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dresdner
vs
Ferreira Carvalho

169 cm
27
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

168 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Dresdner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Erick Ferreira Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

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

Dresdner drives through and clinches with Ferreira Carvalho against the cage.
Ferreira Carvalho stops a takedown attempt from Dresdner.
Ferreira Carvalho tries to circle away but Dresdner has him pinned against the cage.

Ferreira Carvalho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira Carvalho wants to clinch up but Dresdner keeps it at a distance.
Dresdner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferreira Carvalho defends it nicely.
Dresdner sets himself, and Ferreira Carvalho steps forward looking for the clinch! Dresdner avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferreira Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt

and Dresdner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marco Dresdner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Ferreira Carvalho.
Ferreira Carvalho tries to pull guard but Dresdner holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferreira Carvalho drops back down to his feet.

Dresdner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresdner scores with a head kick. Ferreira Carvalho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Dresdner drives through with a takedown into Ferreira Carvalho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dresdner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dresdner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dresdner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferreira Carvalho's guard.
Dresdner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ferreira Carvalho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ferreira Carvalho working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresdner stays in close to Ferreira Carvalho's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresdner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferreira Carvalho's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dresdner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dresdner tries to counter with a takedown but Ferreira Carvalho is quick to defend against it.
Ferreira Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt - Dresdner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferreira Carvalho shoots in and drives through. Dresdner sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Carvalho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferreira Carvalho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira Carvalho.
Ferreira Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dresdner counters with a three punch combo that has Ferreira Carvalho backing up. Ferreira Carvalho nods at Dresdner to acknowledge the strikes.

Dresdner has closed the distance and engaged Ferreira Carvalho in a clinch.
Dresdner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Dresdner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dresdner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dresdner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dresdner wants to sweep here but Ferreira Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira Carvalho being controlled here momentarily.
Dresdner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira Carvalho on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresdner wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira Carvalho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferreira Carvalho wanted to stand there but Dresdner had control of the position.

Dresdner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferreira Carvalho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresdner pulls Ferreira Carvalho in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Dresdner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ferreira Carvalho takes a kick to the side of the head.

Dresdner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferreira Carvalho was covering up waiting for the punch and Dresdner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dresdner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresdner throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira Carvalho blocks nicely.
Ferreira Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dresdner controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresdner looking to pass the guard.
Dresdner stops Ferreira Carvalho from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dresdner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferreira Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dresdner has managed to get both his arms back between Ferreira Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
Dresdner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferreira Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira Carvalho misses with a head kick.
Dresdner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferreira Carvalho.

Dresdner gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferreira Carvalho trying to hold on to Dresdner's head to control him but Dresdner postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresdner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dresdner is thwarting Ferreira Carvalho's attempts to control the position.
Dresdner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferreira Carvalho can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresdner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferreira Carvalho trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dresdner wants to stand but Ferreira Carvalho has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dresdner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferreira Carvalho back to the cage. Dresdner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Dresdner pushes Ferreira Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.

Dresdner has Ferreira Carvalho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dresdner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ferreira Carvalho tumbling to the mat - Dresdner dives into Ferreira Carvalho's guard.
Ferreira Carvalho is looking to stand back up but Dresdner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ferreira Carvalho.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Dresdner is very close to passing his half guard.
Dresdner wants to pass to mount but Ferreira Carvalho is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ferreira Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dresdner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dresdner lands a head kick. Ferreira Carvalho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dresdner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dresdner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dresdner.
Dresdner trying to control the action but Ferreira Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Ferreira Carvalho regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Dresdner is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira Carvalho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Dresdner gets to his feet - Ferreira Carvalho follows without any prompting.
Ferreira Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Dresdner.
Dresdner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dresdner counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferreira Carvalho.

Dresdner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Carvalho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dresdner working Ferreira Carvalho over with strikes.
Dresdner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dresdner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Ferreira Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dresdner pulls his head out easily.
Ferreira Carvalho trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresdner prevents Ferreira Carvalho from improving his position.
Ferreira Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Dresdner is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferreira Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.
Dresdner is controlling the pace.

Dresdner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferreira Carvalho sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dresdner is keen to just control but Ferreira Carvalho is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferreira Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Ferreira Carvalho misses
and Dresdner counters with a three punch combo that has Ferreira Carvalho backing up. Ferreira Carvalho nods at Dresdner to acknowledge the strikes.
Dresdner scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira Carvalho has a takedown stuffed.
Ferreira Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dresdner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferreira Carvalho tries to avoid it but Dresdner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferreira Carvalho to the ground. Ferreira Carvalho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dresdner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferreira Carvalho tries to avoid it but Dresdner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferreira Carvalho to the ground. Ferreira Carvalho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ferreira Carvalho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dresdner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferreira Carvalho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Dresdner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dresdner 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Dresdner!