PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Fereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Lytle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cristiano Fereira's chin.

Fereira
vs
Lytle

189 cm
23
188 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

189 cm
25
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristiano Fereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demian Lytle!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fereira takes a step back to recover.
Fereira looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Lytle moves into the clinch successfully.
Lytle missing with knees to the body.
Fereira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lytle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lytle.
Lytle slows down the pace here.
Lytle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fereira.
Lytle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fereira.
Lytle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fereira takes an elbow to the temple.
Lytle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lytle receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demian Lytle.
Lytle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lytle closes the distance and clinches.
Fereira avoiding damage as Lytle throws knees to the body.
Lytle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lytle.
Lytle lands a damaging elbow.
Lytle has Fereira pushed against the cage.
Lytle lands an elbow inside that Fereira shrugs off.
Lytle trying to land knees to the body.
Lytle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fereira is defending well for now.
Lytle is pushing Fereira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lytle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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.
Stalling in the clinch from Lytle.
Lytle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fereira.
Lytle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fereira up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demian Lytle.
Lytle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fereira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Lytle closes the distance and clinches.
Lytle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fereira up against the cage.
Lytle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lytle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fereira avoids it.
Lytle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fereira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Lytle.
Lytle lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fereira being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demian Lytle.
Lytle lands a nice looking body kick.

Lytle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fereira, pushing him back against the cage.
Lytle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lytle continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lytle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Lytle.
Fereira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lytle leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demian Lytle.
Lytle scores with a spinning back kick!

Lytle clinches with his opponent.
Fereira being controlled against the cage.
Lytle lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Lytle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Lytle's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demian Lytle.

Lytle moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Lytle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Lytle.

Lytle moves into the clinch.
Lytle stalling against the cage.
Fereira managing to block the knees to the body from Lytle.
Lytle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fereira avoids it.
Lytle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fereira up against the cage.
Lytle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lytle taking a breather.
Lytle lands an elbow inside.
Lytle lands an elbow inside that Fereira shrugs off.
Lytle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fereira avoiding damage as Lytle throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lytle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fereira managing to block the knees to the body from Lytle.
Nice elbow from Lytle.
Fereira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fereira letting Lytle take a breather here.
Lytle trying to land knees to the body.
Fereira being controlled against the cage.
Lytle missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Lytle.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demian Lytle.

Lytle moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Lytle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fereira avoiding damage as Lytle throws knees to the body.
Fereira takes an elbow to the temple.
Fereira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fereira is trying to drag Lytle to the mat but Lytle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lytle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demian Lytle.
Fereira avoids the head kick by Lytle.

Lytle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fereira, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lytle.
Lytle lands an elbow inside that Fereira shrugs off.
Fereira takes an elbow to the temple.
Fereira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lytle stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demian Lytle.
Lytle throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lytle!
Lytle misses with a head kick.

Lytle drives through and clinches with Fereira against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fereira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fereira takes an elbow to the temple.
Fereira letting Lytle take a breather here.
Fereira managing to block the knees to the body from Lytle.
A bit of stalling here from Lytle.
Lytle tries to land knees in the clinch but Fereira avoids the damage to the body.
Fereira wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Fereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle stalls.
Lytle lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lytle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demian Lytle.
Fereira avoids the head kick by Lytle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Lytle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fereira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lytle takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lytle.
Lytle trying to land knees to the body.
Lytle is pressed up against the cage. Fereira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lytle down to the mat. Lytle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Lytle clinches.
Lytle stalling in the clinch.
Fereira avoiding damage as Lytle throws knees to the body.
Lytle stalling the fight.
Fereira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lytle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fereira is defending well for now.
Fereira letting Lytle take a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lytle trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demian Lytle.

Lytle has managed to clinch.
Lytle stalls.
Lytle tries to land knees in the clinch but Fereira avoids the damage to the body.
Fereira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lytle fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lytle closes the distance and clinches.
Lytle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fereira is defending well for now.
Fereira letting Lytle take a breather here.
Lytle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lytle stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fereira avoiding damage as Lytle throws knees to the body.
Lytle controlling the action here for a moment.
Lytle lands an elbow that stopped Fereira in his tracks for a moment.
Fereira tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Fereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle is stalling here.
Fereira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lytle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lytle prevents the takedown attempt.
Lytle lands a damaging elbow.
Lytle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lytle is struggling to control the position.
Lytle lands a nice elbow.
Come on Lytle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demian Lytle.
Nice body kick there by Lytle.

Lytle moves into range and clinches up with Fereira.
Lytle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fereira is defending well for now.
Lytle effectively controlling the action here.
Lytle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fereira.
Lytle lands a nice elbow.
Lytle missing with knees to the body.
Demian Lytle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lytle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fereira avoids it.
Lytle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fereira avoids it.
Fereira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lytle fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lytle closes the distance and pushes Fereira back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle lands an elbow inside.
Lytle is pushing Fereira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fereira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lytle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fereira goes for a takedown attempt but Lytle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lytle has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lytle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fereira.
Lytle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fereira can't get the takedown.
Cristiano Fereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demian Lytle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lytle controlling the action here for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Lytle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lytle 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Lytle!