PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne comes to the cage accompanied by UFC - Face the Pain. Gabriel Ferreira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Browne
vs
Ferreira

201 cm
30
257 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

193 cm
24
223 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Browne !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Browne moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira misses with a hook. Browne ducked under it nicely.
Browne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferreira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Browne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ferreira's guard.
Browne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet but Browne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Browne is working Ferreira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browne 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Browne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne won't allow Ferreira to get back to his feet.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Browne is controlling him.
Browne postures up in Ferreira's guard and throws a big left but Ferreira blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to stand and escape but Browne is having none of it.
Ferreira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Browne is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira has wrist control.
Browne cracks Ferreira with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Browne passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne is keen to just control but Ferreira is a slippery customer.
Browne winds up and cracks Ferreira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Browne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferreira is just riding it out for now. Browne eventually gives up the hold.

Browne is looking for a kimura but Ferreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Browne to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira pushes Browne off looking to stand but Browne dives back in and keeps control.
Browne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Browne is nestled in close to Ferreira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferreira is staying active underneath Browne , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Browne thows a huge punch but Ferreira dodges it nicely.
Browne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Browne throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ferreira to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Browne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferreira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferreira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferreira wants to stand but Browne is controlling the position.
Ferreira 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.
Browne is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira has wrist control.
Browne throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferreira is on top in guard.

Browne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Browne trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Browne is looking for a triangle here but Ferreira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Browne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferreira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Browne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Browne 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ferreira slaps away a takedown attempt from Browne , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Browne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferreira but Ferreira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Browne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferreira counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Browne . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Browne shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferreira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Browne 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ferreira connects with a body shot that sends Browne 's belly button to the back.
Browne slips under a jab from Ferreira.
Ferreira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Browne .
Ferreira misses with a head kick.
Ferreira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Browne moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Browne moves away from the strike by Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a looping left.
Ferreira is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Browne blocks a jab.
Browne staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira leaves Browne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Browne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Browne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferreira wants to clinch.
Travis Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Browne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferreira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ferreira as Browne shoots in.
Ferreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Browne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferreira lands a nice looking body shot.
Browne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferreira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decent striking displayed by Ferreira there.
Ferreira scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne shoots for a takedown but Ferreira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Browne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Ferreira wants to clinch.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Browne .
Browne has a takedown stuffed.
Ferreira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira lands a slapping body shot.

Browne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ferreira's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferreira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Browne postures up in Ferreira's guard and throws a big left but Ferreira blocks it.

Ferreira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ferreira lands a right hand.
Browne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferreira pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira digs a right hand underneath Browne 's ribcage. Browne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ferreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferreira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira works on Browne 's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferreira lands a right hand.
Ferreira is trying to stall.
Ferreira taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Ferreira.
Ferreira misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a nice looking combination but Browne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Browne dives in and grabs Ferreira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes down on Browne 's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Browne shoots in and gets a takedown into Ferreira's guard.
Travis Browne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferreira wants to stand but Browne is controlling the position.

Ferreira pushes Browne off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Browne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferreira finds it's way round the side to connect with Browne 's head.
Browne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Browne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferreira as he jumps to the side.
Gabriel Ferreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira cracks Browne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Travis Browne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Browne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Browne 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Browne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferreira tries to avoid it but Browne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferreira to the ground. Ferreira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Browne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira swings for the body but Browne moves out of range.

Browne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferreira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Browne looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ferreira is avoiding damage well.
Browne creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ferreira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ferreira tries to improve position but can't.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet but Browne drags him back down.
Ferreira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

It looks like Gabriel Ferreira has been cut.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferreira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferreira stopping the sweep attempt from Browne .

That's one minute gone in the round.

Browne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferreira defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira controlling from the top position.
Browne looking for a sweep. Not yet Browne , not yet.
Browne is working hard here to advance position.
Ferreira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferreira trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Ferreira wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ferreira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Browne .
Browne working away.
The strikes coming from Browne are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Browne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferreira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Browne 's guard! Nice work there by Ferreira!
Browne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne looking for a sweep. Not yet Browne , not yet.
Ferreira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Ferreira wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ferreira slaps away a takedown attempt from Browne , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Browne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Browne is defended easily by Ferreira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Browne . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ferreira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Browne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferreira, not yet.
Browne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Browne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Browne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Browne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Browne !