PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor OShea (ranked 2472 p4p, 4355 weight class) and Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 348 p4p, 515 weight class). Ferreira-Alves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Mountain - Jucifer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

OShea
vs
Ferreira-Alves

210 cm
37
180
12 - 18 - 0

186 cm
28
174
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Carnage

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 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferreira-Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OShea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ferreira-Alves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for OShea!
OShea is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira-Alves's attempts to control the action.
OShea regains half guard.
Ferreira-Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
OShea taking some punishment here, with Ferreira-Alves in his half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control. OShea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

OShea makes his way to full guard, as Ferreira-Alves worked for a kimura.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OShea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves passes OShea's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves prevents OShea from standing back up.

Ferreira-Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira-Alves is pressing down on OShea's thigh, looking to free his foot. OShea is holding on for now.
OShea wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OShea wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferreira-Alves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but OShea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Ferreira-Alves looking to score a takedown here. OShea is defending well but Ferreira-Alves drives through and ends up in OShea's guard.
OShea 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.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but OShea keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but OShea keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OShea is trying to hold Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent damage but Ferreira-Alves has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a strike but OShea avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ferreira-Alves looking to sit in guard and control but OShea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

OShea will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Ferreira-Alves is working an open guard so OShea takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OShea really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferreira-Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OShea on the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OShea lands with a cross.
OShea fails with an attempt to clinch.

OShea tries to keep at a distance but Ferreira-Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira-Alves tries to work over OShea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OShea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OShea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferreira-Alves to keep the fight standing.
OShea tries a knee to the head but Ferreira-Alves blocks it.

OShea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ferreira-Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab and a cross from OShea.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OShea.
OShea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab from OShea.
OShea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OShea.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but OShea defends it well.

Ferreira-Alves shoots in and bounces OShea off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves prevents OShea from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves passes OShea's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Ferreira-Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OShea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control. OShea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves tries to pass to full mount but OShea defends it.
OShea trying to control here.
Ferreira-Alves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ferreira-Alves jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… OShea is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by OShea and Ferreira-Alves has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
OShea is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
OShea struggling a bit here.
OShea trying to remain calm as Ferreira-Alves controls from the top position.
OShea tries to buck Ferreira-Alves off but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but OShea keeps working.
OShea is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ferreira-Alves tries to move to mount but OShea blocks the move with his legs.

Ferreira-Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but OShea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
OShea is trying to improve his position.
Ferreira-Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

OShea throws Ferreira-Alves to one side and escapes!
Conor OShea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira-Alves moves out of range easily.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OShea rather than just go for the knockout.
OShea thows a left - swing and a miss!
OShea shoots for a takedown but Ferreira-Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferreira-Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferreira-Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor OShea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShea fails with the takedown.

Ferreira-Alves feints and as OShea raises his hands in defense, Ferreira-Alves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OShea is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ferreira-Alves cracks OShea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OShea fails in his attempt to clinch.
OShea misses the shot to the body.

Ferreira-Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Ferreira-Alves on the inside.
OShea tries to circle away but Ferreira-Alves has him pinned against the cage.
OShea gets underhooks to prevent Ferreira-Alves's takedown attempt.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves is working OShea over against the cage.
OShea is trying to push Ferreira-Alves away but Ferreira-Alves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferreira-Alves blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OShea.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but OShea prevents it.
OShea tries to pull guard but Ferreira-Alves holds him up against the cage and eventually OShea drops back down to his feet.
OShea is trying to pull guard but Ferreira-Alves has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
OShea tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor OShea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira-Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira-Alves cracks OShea with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OShea.
OShea misses with the head strike.
OShea is trying to push Ferreira-Alves away but Ferreira-Alves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OShea is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

OShea manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OShea to score with a decent uppercut.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira-Alves moves out of range easily.
Ferreira-Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OShea throws out the jab.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OShea is looking to clinch.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OShea shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferreira-Alves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OShea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira-Alves drives through and clinches with OShea against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira-Alves.
OShea letting Ferreira-Alves take a breather here.
OShea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OShea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira-Alves.
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!
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
OShea is pressed up against the cage. Ferreira-Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OShea down to the mat. OShea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferreira-Alves thuds a left hand into OShea's body.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to OShea's midsection.
OShea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Ferreira-Alves looking to score a takedown here. OShea is defending well but Ferreira-Alves drives through and ends up in OShea's guard.
Ferreira-Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Ferreira-Alves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OShea is just riding it out for now. Ferreira-Alves eventually gives up the hold.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ferreira-Alves working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira-Alves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OShea has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ferreira-Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OShea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OShea does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

OShea is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves works his way into full mount!
Conor OShea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OShea stops Ferreira-Alves from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferreira-Alves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

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