PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hipolito Adalberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ferreira
vs
Adalberto

186 cm
25
197 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
190 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Crippler's Corner
Convicted

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hipolito Adalberto !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adalberto .
Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Adalberto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adalberto shoots for a takedown but Ferreira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adalberto shoots for a takedown but Ferreira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adalberto fails with the takedown.
Ronaldo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Ferreira scores with a punch to the head.
Ferreira slaps away a takedown attempt from Adalberto , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adalberto misses the shot to the body.

Adalberto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferreira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferreira wants to control but Adalberto postures up.
Ferreira defending against the ground and pound.
Ferreira is looking to regain half guard here but Adalberto keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Adalberto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferreira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferreira is trying to buck Adalberto off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Adalberto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferreira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adalberto but great work by Ferreira.

Ferreira decides to stand back up. Ferreira steps back and let's Adalberto get back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira.
A head kick misses from Ferreira.
Adalberto checks a low kick from Ferreira.
Adalberto misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Adalberto slips the punch.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the body.
Adalberto swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adalberto throws out the jab.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adalberto throws out the jab.
Adalberto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira shows good takedown defense.
Ferreira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adalberto .
Adalberto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adalberto throws a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a right hand that Adalberto ducks under and follows up with a left that Adalberto also avoids with ease.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adalberto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferreira rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira scores with a nice head shot.
Ferreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adalberto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adalberto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adalberto manages to avoid it.
Adalberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adalberto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adalberto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adalberto looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with the combination.
Ferreira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Ferreira.
Ronaldo Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Adalberto .
Adalberto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adalberto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ferreira duly obliges.
Ferreira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adalberto in his tracks.
Ferreira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adalberto .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Ferreira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Adalberto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adalberto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adalberto jabs at Ferreira's body.
Ronaldo Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Adalberto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferreira misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adalberto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adalberto is breathing heavily.
Adalberto uses his free foot to push down on Ferreira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ferreira.
Ferreira can't escape the position.
Adalberto thowing shots but they're missing.
Ferreira is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adalberto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ferreira has worked his arm free - good work by Ferreira!
Adalberto throws a strike aimed at the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adalberto working away.
Adalberto lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ferreira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferreira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adalberto 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Adalberto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adalberto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep. Adalberto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferreira is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adalberto trying to work for an americana but Ferreira has managed to regain full guard.
Ferreira wants to stand but Adalberto is controlling the position.
Adalberto throws and elbow that misses. Ferreira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adalberto 's guard. Nice move by Ferreira!
Ferreira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Adalberto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adalberto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Ferreira stands up and waves to Adalberto to follow him.
Ferreira wants to clinch.

Adalberto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferreira's half guard.
Adalberto moves into full mount! Ferreira won't be happy about that!
Adalberto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adalberto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hipolito Adalberto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adalberto .
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferreira throws a head kick but Adalberto moves out of range.
Adalberto shoots in but no luck this time.
Ronaldo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Adalberto avoids the head kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adalberto .
Adalberto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adalberto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferreira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adalberto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira avoids it really well and circles away.
Adalberto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adalberto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Adalberto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
Ferreira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adalberto momentarily.
Ronaldo Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Adalberto with a poor takedown
and Ferreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adalberto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a low kick, right behind Adalberto 's knee.
Ferreira with a hook.
Adalberto moves out of range of the strikes.
Adalberto takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Adalberto misses
and Adalberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adalberto .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferreira throws a head kick that Adalberto semi-blocks.
Ferreira lands a jab to the nose.
Adalberto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferreira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ferreira throws a right hand that Adalberto ducks under and follows up with a left that Adalberto also avoids with ease.
Adalberto tries to move into range but Ferreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferreira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adalberto digs a good body shot into Ferreira's ribs.
Adalberto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hipolito Adalberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adalberto with a poor takedown
and Ferreira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferreira cracks Adalberto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto slips a jab from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a leg kick which misses Adalberto 's front leg but catches the back leg as Adalberto tries to avoid it.
Ferreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adalberto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferreira counters with a nice leg kick.
Adalberto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adalberto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Ferreira clinches.
Ferreira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adalberto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ferreira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferreira lands a shoulder strike.
Ferreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adalberto .
Ferreira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferreira lands with a short shot to the head.

Ferreira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferreira.
Ferreira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adalberto 's head backwards.
Adalberto with a poor takedown
and Ferreira counters with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Adalberto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Adalberto fails with the takedown
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adalberto can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adalberto has his takedown stuffed
and Adalberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Ferreira clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferreira scores with a head kick.
Ferreira throws a head kick but Adalberto moves out of range.
Adalberto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Adalberto has his takedown stuffed
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adalberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronaldo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Adalberto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Ferreira circles away easily
and Ferreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Adalberto is just out of range.
Adalberto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Adalberto shoots and misses
and Ferreira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adalberto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferreira lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adalberto was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a head kick. Adalberto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adalberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adalberto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferreira tries a low kick but Adalberto avoids it.
Adalberto ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a straight right.
Adalberto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferreira counters with a big head kick but Adalberto shrugs it off.

Ferreira takes the fight into the clinch.

Ferreira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adalberto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adalberto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Adalberto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adalberto has his takedown stuffed
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Adalberto .
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Ferreira circles away easily
and Ferreira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Adalberto avoids them all with ease.
Adalberto avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Adalberto moves out of range.

Adalberto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ferreira makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A combination from Ferreira does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adalberto shoots and misses
and Ferreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Ferreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Ferreira had his way with Hipolito Adalberto in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Adalberto with a poor takedown
and Ferreira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ferreira takes one to the side of the head.
Adalberto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adalberto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adalberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adalberto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferreira misses with a double jab.
Adalberto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adalberto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Ferreira does no damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Adalberto .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a left and a right that stings Adalberto .
Ronaldo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Ferreira throws a right hand that Adalberto ducks under and follows up with a left that Adalberto also avoids with ease.
Ferreira misses with a hook.
Donk. Ferreira catches Adalberto right on the button with a cross.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a two punch combo.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Adalberto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adalberto dodges the punch combination from Ferreira.
Ferreira wants to land a leg kick but Adalberto is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira takes a swing at Adalberto 's ribcage but misses.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira lands a body shot.
Adalberto moves forwards but Ferreira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferreira is looking to slow Adalberto down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adalberto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira. Ferreira obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferreira tries to clinch up but Adalberto circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto has his takedown stuffed
and Ferreira counters with a three punch combo that has Adalberto backing up. Adalberto nods at Ferreira to acknowledge the strikes.
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Ferreira circles away easily
and Ferreira counters with a stiff right hand.
Adalberto takes one to the chin there.
Ferreira lunges at Adalberto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adalberto 's hand.
Adalberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Adalberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adalberto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Adalberto avoids them all with ease.
Ferreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses.
Adalberto shoots and misses
and Ferreira counters with a low kick, right behind Adalberto 's knee.
Adalberto throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hipolito Adalberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Adalberto .

Ferreira instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Ronaldo Ferreira!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Ronaldo Ferreira!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ronaldo Ferreira!

Ronaldo Ferreira wins by unanimous decision!
Ronaldo Ferreira retains his middleweight title!