PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Ferraro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Halo-Street Fighter. Colin Ferraro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vasquel
vs
Ferraro

180 cm
24
192 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

184 cm
20
200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prince Vasquel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colin Ferraro!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquel blocks a head kick by Ferraro.
Vasquel tried to score with a low kick but Ferraro checks it.
Vasquel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasquel scores with a four punch combination!
Vasquel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasquel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferraro sprawls well. Ferraro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasquel gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferraro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasquel as he jumps to the side.
Vasquel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquel throws a body kick that misses.
Vasquel shoots in and drives through. Ferraro sprawls well.
Good leg kick by Vasquel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasquel takes a swing at Ferraro's ribcage but misses.

Vasquel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferraro, pushing him back against the cage.

Ferraro pulls guard successfully.
Vasquel postures up.
Ferraro is looking to stand up but Vasquel isn't so interested in that idea.
Vasquel throws and elbow that misses. Ferraro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasquel's guard. Nice move by Ferraro!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vasquel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferraro is aware though and is defending well.

Ferraro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferraro throwing strikes but missing.
Vasquel 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.
Vasquel is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferraro wants to clinch.

Vasquel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferraro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferraro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferraro tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ferraro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferraro keeping moving, preventing Vasquel from controlling successfully.
Ferraro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferraro looks gassed!

Ferraro working for a triangle but Vasquel defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferraro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquel landing with the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferraro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasquel misses with a few strikes there.
Vasquel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Vasquel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquel has a takedown stuffed.
Ferraro looks for a takedown but Vasquel sprawls well.
Vasquel misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferraro misses with a wild combination.

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.

Vasquel closes the distance and pushes Ferraro back into the cage.
Ferraro wants a takedown.

Ferraro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vasquel can't fight it off and eventually Ferraro manages to take the fight to the floor. Vasquel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Vasquel working for a triangle but Ferraro defends it easily.
Vasquel trying to control the position.

Vasquel had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ferraro is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vasquel Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ferraro's back instead.
Ferraro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vasquel's guard. Nice work there by Ferraro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Vasquel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferraro tries to keep at a distance but Vasquel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ferraro stalling.
Ferraro lands a knee to the body.
Vasquel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferraro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasquel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferraro fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Vasquel or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferraro which made him look bad.
Vasquel throws a head kick but Ferraro moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquel wants to clinch up but Ferraro keeps it at a distance.
Ferraro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Ferraro clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferraro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasquel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Vasquel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferraro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasquel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasquel lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasquel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferraro pinned against the cage. Ferraro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prince Vasquel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferraro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasquel but Vasquel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasquel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferraro throws an overhand right that lands on Vasquel's shoulder, as Vasquel tries to avoid the shot.
Ferraro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vasquel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferraro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vasquel.
You can see the frustration on Ferraro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Vasquel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferraro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferraro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vasquel off and has taken his back!
Vasquel is trying to break free.

Ferraro tightening his grip on Vasquel, looking for the choke.
Vasquel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vasquel misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel wants to control but Ferraro is keeping busy.
Ferraro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vasquel is pressing down on Ferraro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasquel 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.
Vasquel trying to keep a closed guard but Ferraro is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferraro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasquel counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferraro fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Vasquel does no damage.

Vasquel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferraro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vasquel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferraro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vasquel is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferraro.
Vasquel gets full guard.
Ferraro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Vasquel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ferraro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vasquel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vasquel 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.
Ferraro tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquel is retaining full guard.
Vasquel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ferraro!
Vasquel tries to control but Ferraro wriggling away.

Vasquel is working for a guillotine from mount but Ferraro frees his head quite easily.
Vasquel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Prince Vasquel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferraro tries to hold on but Vasquel postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vasquel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ferraro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ferraro and Vasquel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ferraro is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferraro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vasquel off and has taken his back!
Ferraro has the hooks in. Vasquel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vasquel is covering up but some of the strikes from Ferraro are getting through and doing damage.
Ferraro is not going to allow Vasquel to sit and survive in this position.

Ferraro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vasquel is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro lands shots from the back.
Ferraro landing with strikes.
Ferraro scores with punches to the body.
Ferraro is trying to stick to Vasquel's back but Vasquel is turning into Ferraro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ferraro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vasquel.
Vasquel looking to sit in guard and control but Ferraro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferraro thows a big elbow that misses.
Vasquel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro can't escape the position.
Vasquel has Ferraro flattened out and is raining down punches.
Vasquel keeps control of the position as Ferraro tries to break free.

Ferraro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ferraro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vasquel's guard. Nice work there by Ferraro.
Colin Ferraro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferraro stopping the sweep attempt from Vasquel.
Prince Vasquel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferraro.
Ferraro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferraro advances position into side control!

Ferraro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vasquel gets back to half guard.
Vasquel wants to control but Ferraro is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Ferraro.
I think Vasquel 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Vasquel!