PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chop Suey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pereira
vs
Fertit

175 cm
22
172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juliano Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fertit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fertit trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.

Pereira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pereira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pereira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fertit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Pereira actively working from the bottom here.
Fertit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pereira!
Pereira is desperately trying to improve his position but Fertit has a good base and remains in mount.
Fertit lands a big shot there that rocks Pereira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pereira regains half guard.

Fertit is trying to work for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fertit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pereira sees it coming and defends easily.
Fertit winds up and cracks Pereira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Fertit.

Pereira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fertit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Fertit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pereira sees it coming and defends easily.
Pereira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fertit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fertit throwing strikes but missing.
Fertit trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Fertit controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fertit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pereira's guard.

Pereira is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fertit pulls his head out easily.

Fertit is working for a kimura but Pereira is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fertit lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Pereira has his foot on Fertit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fertit works his way back into a safe position though.
Fertit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fertit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fertit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fertit passes into half guard.

Fertit is trying to work for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.

Pereira is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fertit pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit wants to free his trapped foot but Pereira is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Pereira actively working from the bottom here.
Fertit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Pereira looking for submissions off his back.
Fertit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fertit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Fertit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Pereira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fertit working Pereira over with strikes.
Fertit winds up and cracks Pereira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fertit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fertit lands in his opponent's guard.
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fertit.

Fertit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Fertit from controlling successfully.

Fertit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pereira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fertit!

Pereira wants to finish this one by submission but Fertit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pereira.

Pereira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit is trying desperately to improve position.
Fertit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Pereira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fertit is desperately trying to improve his position but Pereira has a good base and remains in mount.

Pereira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fertit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fertit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fertit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Fertit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Pereira frees his head nicely. Oh but Fertit has switched to an armbar! Pereira is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lou Fertit!