PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinando Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodrigues's choice of entrance music: New Order Blue Monday. Leandro Rodrigues is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ferrari
vs
Rodrigues

178 cm
28
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
184 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Ferrari was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferrari.
Ferrari misses with a straight right.
Ferrari throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferrari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferrari dips to his left and cracks Rodrigues with an uppercut!
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Ferrari avoids them all with ease.
Ferrari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Ferrari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferrari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferrari closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Ferrari pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigues tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferrari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferrari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdinando Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ferrari rushes Rodrigues and presses him up against the cage.
Rodrigues looking for a takedown.
Ferrari prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferrari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferrari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferrari misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrari tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodrigues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferrari drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodrigues pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Ferrari scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodrigues should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodrigues has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferdinando Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodrigues's calf.
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Ferrari ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrari also avoids with ease.
Ferrari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leandro Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferrari dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Ferrari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodrigues's calf.
Ferrari lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferrari.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but Ferrari keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferrari lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferrari working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrari is working Rodrigues over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ferrari working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ferrari landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rodrigues taking a bit of punishment here - Ferrari scoring with strikes.
Rodrigues is pushing Ferrari's head away, looking to escape. Ferrari manages to hold on to the position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues tries to buck Ferrari off but Ferrari is having none of it.
Ferrari cracks Rodrigues with a big elbow.
Ferrari lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari trying to control the position but Rodrigues is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdinando Ferrari dominated that round.
That's time! Ferrari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Good leg kick by Ferrari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferrari looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Ferrari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferrari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferrari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrari is looking to clinch.
Ferrari defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Ferrari throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ferrari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Ferrari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodrigues quickly recovers to half guard.
Ferrari is trying to control. Rodrigues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ferrari seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodrigues pushes Ferrari off looking to stand but Ferrari dives back in and keeps control.
Ferrari trying to control from half guard but Rodrigues is working away.
Ferrari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferrari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferrari wants to take a breather but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Ferrari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
Ferrari has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferrari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodrigues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferrari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari prevents Rodrigues from standing back up.
Rodrigues has hold of Ferrari's hands but Ferrari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues taking some punishment here, with Ferrari in his half guard.
Rodrigues has hold of Ferrari's hands but Ferrari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Ferrari is controlling well.
Ferdinando Ferrari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigues trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ferrari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Ferrari goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rodrigues is on top in guard.
Rodrigues postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodrigues with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ferrari manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferrari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferrari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferrari. That's going to slow Rodrigues down.
Ferrari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
Rodrigues's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodrigues takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodrigues chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferrari can pounce on him.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferrari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferrari lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdinando Ferrari dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ferrari cracks Rodrigues with a good jab.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferrari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferrari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferdinando Ferrari is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues lands with a nice combination. Ferrari backs away looking to recover.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut
and Ferrari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Ferrari moves away and avoids it.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferrari on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferrari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Ferrari persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Ferrari counters with a good low kick that Rodrigues was not able to check.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferrari.
Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top.
Leandro Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferrari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Ferrari moves out of range.
Rodrigues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferrari.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdinando Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrari connects with a looping right hand.

Ferrari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrari misses with the ground and pound.
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound.

Ferrari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodrigues stops Ferrari from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari working away.
Ferrari grinds an elbow into Rodrigues's temple.
Ferrari trying to control the position but Rodrigues is working away.
Rodrigues struggling a bit here.
Ferdinando Ferrari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Ferrari stalls from top position.

Ferrari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep.
Ferrari tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rodrigues is pushing Ferrari's head away, looking to escape. Ferrari manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodrigues tries to buck Ferrari off but Ferrari is having none of it.
Ferrari is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Ferrari.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari slows the pace down.
Ferrari trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Ferrari controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinando Ferrari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferrari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinando Ferrari!
During a confident post fight interview, Ferdinando Ferrari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.