PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teotonio Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Fernandez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fernandez
vs
Azevedo

210 cm
23
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

186 cm
23
244 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Pacheco Labratories Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teotonio Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo.

Fernandez moves into range and clinches up with Azevedo.
Fernandez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azevedo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fernandez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Azevedo up against the cage.
Azevedo controlling the action here for a moment.
Fernandez has Azevedo pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azevedo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Azevedo is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandez has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernandez is trying to trip Azevedo. He has hold of a leg but Azevedo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fernandez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Azevedo 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.
Azevedo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Azevedo wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Fernandez clinches up with Azevedo and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernandez.

Fernandez has hold of one of Azevedo's legs. Azevedo is fighting the takedown attempt but Fernandez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Azevedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azevedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez looking to pass the guard.

Fernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernandez preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azevedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fernandez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azevedo's guard.
Azevedo wants to get back to his feet.

Fernandez is looking for a kimura but Azevedo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandez to get the leverage.
Azevedo is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo looks gassed!
Azevedo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.

Fernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fernandez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Azevedo wants to stand and escape but Fernandez is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Azevedo wants to sweep but no luck.
Azevedo controls Fernandez momentarily but Fernandez frees himself.
Fernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Teotonio Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fernandez rushes Azevedo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Azevedo tries to stall but Fernandez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Azevedo can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Fernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Azevedo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azevedo has his takedown stuffed

and Fernandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Azevedo has Fernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fernandez prevents Azevedo from breaking the clinch.
Azevedo can't get the takedown.
Freddy Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teotonio Azevedo.
Azevedo tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo is trying to break free.

Azevedo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azevedo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo is breathing heavily.
Azevedo wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to pass the guard but Azevedo is keeping the position.
Fernandez works over Azevedo with some ground and pound from guard.
Fernandez passes into half guard.
Fernandez blocks the strikes from Azevedo.
Fernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azevedo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Azevedo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandez is working away from the top position though.
Fernandez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fernandez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Azevedo?
Fernandez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
Fernandez landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Fernandez is working for a guillotine from mount but Azevedo frees his head quite easily.
Azevedo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Azevedo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Azevedo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fernandez's guard.
Azevedo preventing the sweep.
Azevedo throwing strikes from guard but Fernandez blocks nicely.
Azevedo wants to stand but Fernandez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azevedo is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo tries to stand but Fernandez is controlling from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Azevedo scores with a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azevedo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo working a defensive guard here.
Azevedo wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling the position.
Fernandez forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Azevedo is looking to improve his position.
Fernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Azevedo won't allow Fernandez to pass to mount.
Fernandez working over Azevedo with some ground and pound. Azevedo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Azevedo is trying to control but can't.
Azevedo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Fernandez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fernandez moves into the clinch.
Azevedo looking to slow down the pace here.
Azevedo is pressed up against the cage. Fernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Azevedo down to the mat. Azevedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azevedo pinned against the cage. Azevedo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Azevedo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to control but Fernandez is keeping him busy.
Freddy Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez is in trouble now - Azevedo has advanced to mount!
Azevedo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fernandez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fernandez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Azevedo lands a heavy elbow.
Fernandez is squirming around, avoiding Azevedo's attempts to control the action.
Fernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fernandez wants to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.
Azevedo lands a nice shot to the head.
Fernandez is squirming around, avoiding Azevedo's attempts to control the action.
Azevedo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fernandez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fernandez is in a horrible position here. Azevedo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Azevedo with a couple of short strikes.
Fernandez tries to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.
Fernandez regains half guard.
Fernandez is trying to control but can't.
Azevedo wants to take a breather but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
Fernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Freddy Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azevedo 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.
Fernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azevedo stands and throws Fernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Fernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Azevedo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Azevedo misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Fernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Azevedo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Teotonio Azevedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azevedo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Azevedo trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Azevedo 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.
Fernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Azevedo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Azevedo 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.
Fernandez trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teotonio Azevedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Fernandez!