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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tefy Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira has chosen Til I Colapse as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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172 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tefy Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferreira pinned against the cage. Ferreira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machado fails with the takedown.
Ferreira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Machado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferreira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ferreira tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Ferreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferreira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Machado defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ferreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a heavy elbow.
Ferreira working Machado over with strikes here.
Machado is trying desperately to improve position.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.
Ferreira wants to finish this one by submission but Machado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ferreira.
Machado looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to control the hands but Ferreira won't let him.
Machado rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Machado trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferreira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tefy Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Ferreira looks gassed!
Machado will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira drops back looking for a leg! Machado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machado manages to kick Ferreira off! Ferreira jumps back into Machado's guard.
Machado keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira stops Machado from standing up.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Machado with a poor takedown
and Ferreira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machado has his foot on Ferreira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferreira works his way back into a safe position though.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Ferreira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machado dives on top into guard.
Machado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferreira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Ferreira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machado jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Ferreira counters with a shoot takedown. Machado fights it but they end up in guard.
Machado will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferreira trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ferreira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Machado trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira stays in close to Machado's body and controls the position.
Machado trying to control the position.
Machado trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Machado 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Ferreira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferreira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Machado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machado.
Ferreira trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Andre Ferreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado looking to control but Ferreira passes into half guard.
Machado wants to control but Ferreira is keeping busy.
Machado moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado 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 postures up.
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira has gone for a leg lock! Machado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Machado is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferreira's head.
Ferreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferreira. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Machado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machado decides to stand back up.
Machado scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ferreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tefy Machado will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferreira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferreira walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tefy Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Ferreira counters with a single leg into guard. Machado didn't expect that.
Machado throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferreira passes into side control.
Ferreira blocks the strikes from Machado.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ferreira wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira advances to full mount.
Ferreira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ferreira works his way to his opponent's back.
Machado wants to escape the position.
Ferreira working for a choke but Machado is defending well.
Ferreira struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to control but not successfully.
Machado is in bad spot here.
Machado tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Machado gets back to half guard.
Machado flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Ferreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Ferreira is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura here.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
Machado gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machado throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ferreira wants to stand but Machado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Machado is looking for a triangle here but Ferreira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machado gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Ferreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferreira 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Andre Ferreira!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Andre Ferreira!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Andre Ferreira!
Andre Ferreira wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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