PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Ferriera (ranked 1344 p4p, 1910 weight class) and Drake Jones (ranked 119 p4p, 171 weight class). Drake Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ferriera
vs
Jones

175 cm
27
149
8 - 3 - 1

180 cm
27
148
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Ferriera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drake Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Ferriera shoots in.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferriera.

Jones clinches.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferriera's elbow.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferriera up against the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Jones's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera misses with a punch to the body.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferriera.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ferriera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferriera avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferriera swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferriera pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferriera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferriera avoiding damage.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferriera misses with the head strike.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferriera misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferriera.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferriera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Ferriera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferriera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferriera has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Ferriera scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ferriera is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones working over Ferriera with some ground and pound. Ferriera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferriera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferriera's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drake Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ferriera looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Ferriera slips the punch.
Ferriera defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferriera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferriera off to one side.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ferriera.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Ferriera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Ferriera moved out of range.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferriera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Ferriera moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferriera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones slips under a jab.
Ferriera shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Ferriera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Ferriera. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Ferriera ducks down to avoid it.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Ferriera blocks the low kick.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferriera throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Ferriera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferriera missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Ferriera is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferriera has time to react.

Ferriera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Ferriera trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Ferriera has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferriera's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferriera working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ferriera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferriera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jones throws a lazy right hand but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Ferriera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up in Ferriera's guard and throws a big left but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera controlling Jones's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferriera is keeping the position for now.

Ferriera has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Ferriera's brow.
Ferriera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferriera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Ferriera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Ferriera has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones won't allow Ferriera to sweep him here.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferriera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones cracks Ferriera with a solid left hand.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones trying to control but Ferriera is working from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut.
Ferriera shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferriera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked

so Ferriera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones wants to control but Ferriera passes easily into half guard.
Ferriera is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ferriera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferriera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drake Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferriera is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.

Ferriera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to control but Ferriera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodrigo Ferriera.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Jones!