PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edu Navarro (ranked 4308 p4p, 3799 weight class) and Nos Ferartu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edu Navarro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Navarro
vs
Ferartu

183 cm
25
183
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
170
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edu Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nos Ferartu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferartu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferartu scores with a four punch combination!
Navarro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Navarro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Navarro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferartu sprawls well. He's pushed Navarro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ferartu closes the distance and pushes Navarro back into the cage.
Ferartu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferartu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edu Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ferartu jumps into guard, dragging Navarro to the mat.
Navarro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferartu is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferartu wants to stand up but Navarro is controlling him.

Navarro stands and steps away. Ferartu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Ferartu as Navarro shoots in.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferartu enables Navarro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferartu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferartu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferartu, not yet.

Navarro stands up and waves to Ferartu to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferartu's waist but Ferartu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Navarro off to one side.

Navarro gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferartu is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Navarro postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ferartu to stand up.
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro fails with a takedown attempt.
Edu Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown but Ferartu shows good takedown defense.
Navarro dives in and grabs Ferartu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferartu pushes down on Navarro's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Ferartu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Navarro is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Navarro is defended easily by Ferartu.
Ferartu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Navarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferartu's waist but Ferartu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Navarro off to one side.
Navarro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferartu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Navarros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Navarro misses with a takedown
and Ferartu counters with a big head kick but Navarro shrugs it off.
Navarro shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Ferartu.
Ferartu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Navarro.
Navarro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferartu.

Ferartu rushes Navarro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Navarro has Ferartu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferartu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Navarro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferartu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferartu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Ferartu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferartu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferartu as he jumps to the side.
Navarro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferartu counters with a three punch combo that has Navarro backing up. Navarro nods at Ferartu to acknowledge the strikes.
Ferartu lands with a slapping head kick.

Ferartu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nos Ferartu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Navarro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Ferartu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Navarro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Navarro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferartu pinned against the cage. Ferartu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferartu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Navarro with a poor takedown
and Ferartu counters with a left and a right that stings Navarro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edu Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferartu counters with a series of strikes. Navarro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nos Ferartu seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Ferartu clinches up with Navarro and pushes him back against the cage.

Ferartu jumps into guard, dragging Navarro to the mat.
Ferartu wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferartu wants to get back to his feet but Navarro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro fails to land the takedown.
Ferartu fakes the leg kick and cracks Navarro in the body.
Navarro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferartu at a distance.

Navarro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ferartu controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself.
Ferartu wants to stand and escape but Navarro is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Navarro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferartu, up you get!
Navarro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferartu swivels and escapes.
Nos Ferartu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navarro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferartu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferartu! But no joy.
Ferartu dives in for a single leg takedown but Navarro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Navarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferartu's waist but Ferartu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Navarro off to one side.
Ferartu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Navarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferartu's waist but Ferartu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Navarro off to one side.
Ferartu lands a high kick!
Navarro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferartu sprawls well. He's pushed Navarro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Ferartu lands but Navarro takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferartu lands a high kick!
Navarro goes for a double leg but Ferartu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferartu continues to drive forward.
Ferartu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferartu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferartu tries to break the clinch but Navarro is controlling the position.
Ferartu connects with a knee to the head.
Navarro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Ferartu.
Ferartu is trying to maintain a safe position but Navarro gets an underhook and turns Ferartu into the cage.
Navarro can't get the takedown.

Ferartu jumps into guard, dragging Navarro to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Navarro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Navarro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Ferartu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferartu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferartu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferartu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferartu lands a knee to the body.
Navarro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferartu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Navarro takes an elbow to the temple.
Navarro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferartu prevents it.
Ferartu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferartu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Navarro dodges an elbow strike from Ferartu.
Ferartu stops a takedown attempt from Navarro.
Ferartu lands an elbow inside that Navarro shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nos Ferartu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Navarro fails with the takedown.

Ferartu clinches.
Ferartu is trying to force a seperation but Navarro has the dominant position.
Ferartu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ferartu prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ferartu jumps guard and drags Navarro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Navarro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferartu was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
No luck for Navarro with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edu Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Navarro or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferartu, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferartu stuffs the takedown.
Navarro tries for a takedown but Ferartu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferartu fails with a takedown attempt.
Navarro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferartu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferartu scores with a head kick.

Navarro shoots in and bounces Ferartu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferartu wants to stand and escape but Navarro is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Navarro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferartu, up you get!
Navarro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Navarro goes for a double leg but Ferartu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferartu continues to drive forward.
Ferartu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Ferartu manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro fails with the takedown
and Ferartu counters with a series of strikes. Navarro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferartu misses with a wild combination.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferartu as he avoids it easily.
Navarro looks for a takedown but Ferartu sprawls well.
Ferartu looks for a takedown but Navarro sprawls well.
Ferartu lands with a kick to the temple. Navarro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Navarro swings for the body but Ferartu moves out of range.

Ferartu moves into the clinch successfully.
Edu Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro is working for takedown but Ferartu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferartu is trying to break the clinch but Navarro has him pressed against the cage.
Navarro prevents Ferartu from breaking the clinch.

Navarro tightens his grip and picks Ferartu up, before dumping him to the ground. Ferartu manages to land in guard.
Ferartu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferartu is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Navarro is looking to escape.
Navarro trying to hold on to Ferartu's head to control him but Ferartu postures up.
Nos Ferartu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferartu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nos Ferartu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferartu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nos Ferartu!