PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ferrante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson Santos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ferrante
vs
Santos

200 cm
26
280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Ferrante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emerson Santos!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ferrante manages to break the clinch.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos has his takedown stuffed

and Ferrante counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferrante is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferrante defends well.
Ferrante not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferrante decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santos, up you get!
A head kick misses from Ferrante.
Ferrante throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and Ferrante only half commits.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferrante counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santos avoids the head kick by Ferrante.
Santos tries for a takedown but Ferrante circles away easily

and Ferrante counters with a crisp one two that drops Santos! Ferrante thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Santos to his feet! Santos is in big trouble!

Santos is rocked!
Adam Ferrante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Santos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrante misses with a few strikes there.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ferrante counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrante slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferrante looking to pass the guard.
Ferrante wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Ferrante has gone for a leg lock! Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferrante's guard.
Ferrante is trying to keep Santos in close.
Ferrante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Ferrante decides to stand back up.

Ferrante throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Santos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferrante is in Santos's guard.
Ferrante looking to pass the guard.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Ferrante trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrante postures up.

Ferrante stands up from Santos's guard - Ferrante perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown by Ferrante or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos which made him look bad.
That kick from Ferrante tenderised Santos's leg. Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ferrante clinches up against the cage.
Santos has Ferrante pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferrante manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ferrante breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Ferrante dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ferrante decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferrante controlling the action here.
Adam Ferrante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferrante trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ferrante controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Ferrante just wasn't active enough.
Santos fails with the takedown

and Ferrante counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferrante.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrante.
Santos tries for a takedown but Ferrante manages to get underhooks.

Ferrante decides to pull guard.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferrante keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferrante manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Ferrante in his guard.
Ferrante throws a big right hand that misses.

Ferrante has gone for a leg lock! Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferrante's guard.
Ferrante working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferrante is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santos, into his guard.
Ferrante tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Ferrante looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferrante throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's four 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.
Santos passes into half guard.
Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferrante defending well though.
Ferrante trying to control from the bottom.
Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferrante is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Santos prevents Ferrante from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Ferrante dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferrante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ferrante counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferrante.
Ferrante trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrante controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferrante trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Ferrante just wasn't active enough.
Ferrante throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferrante can pounce on him.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ferrante holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Ferrante lands a takedown into guard.
Ferrante trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrante stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ferrante slows the pace down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Ferrante moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferrante working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferrante has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ferrante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ferrante counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferrante.
Adam Ferrante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Santos.

Ferrante gets to his feet. Santos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Santos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ferrante is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Santos.
Ferrante shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Ferrante scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrante trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrante looking to pass the guard.
Ferrante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferrante scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ferrante is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Ferrante clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ferrante closes the distance but Santos moves to the side

and Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santos.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Ferrante blocks nicely.
Ferrante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Ferrante wants to stand and escape but Santos is having none of it.
Santos throws a strike but Ferrante rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Ferrante is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrante trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Ferrante prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrante wanted to stand there but Santos had control of the position.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.

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

Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferrante manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ferrante throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ferrante seems keen to control Santos's posture.
Ferrante keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.

Ferrante has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.

Ferrante working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Ferrante is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferrante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos won't allow Ferrante to sweep him here.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Ferrante is keeping the position.
Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos passes into half guard.
Ferrante is holding on to half guard well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Ferrante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.

Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ferrante actively working from the bottom here.

Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferrante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferrante keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrante is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emerson Santos dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrante circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos shoots and misses
and Ferrante counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ferrante lands the left hand.
Adam Ferrante is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt

so Ferrante counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ferrante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferrante trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
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.

Ferrante stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santos closes the distance and clinches.

Ferrante gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ferrante postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferrante is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferrante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferrante controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrante seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.

Ferrante decides to stand back up.
Ferrante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferrante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrante wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Ferrante just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos tries for a takedown but Ferrante circles away easily

and Ferrante counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Adam Ferrante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Santos.
Ferrante looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ferrante works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Ferrante takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Adam Ferrante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos tries to roll over but Ferrante keeps him under control.
Ferrante controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ferrante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Ferrante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferrante 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Ferrante!
Adam Ferrante retains his super heavyweight title!