PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov comes into the arena with Diskoteka avaria-Nebo blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Kvasov
vs
Ferreira

185 cm
29
203 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

193 cm
26
223 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
KO power

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kvasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Kvasov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira passes into half guard.
Ferreira wants to control but Kvasov is keeping him busy.
Ferreira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kvasov won't allow Ferreira to pass to mount.
Kvasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferreira.
Ferreira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ferreira in particular looking to stall.
Ferreira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvasov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Ferreira.

Kvasov lands a left and a right that send Ferreira crashing to the mat, dazed. Kvasov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Ferreira is rocked!

It looks like Gabriel Ferreira has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
Ferreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Kvasov finish him?
Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kvasov.
Ferreira seems to have recovered his senses.
Kvasov misses with an uppercut

and Ferreira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kvasov is trying to stand back up but Ferreira is controlling him
Ferreira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvasov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvasov is trying to stand up here but Ferreira is controlling him well.
Kvasov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ferreira is trying to control. Kvasov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferreira stops Kvasov from getting back to his feet.
Ferreira controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabriel Ferreira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kvasov moves forwards but Ferreira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferreira fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferreira is defended easily by Kvasov.

Ferreira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvasov keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ferreira escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kvasov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ferreira.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses

and Ferreira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira prevents Kvasov from standing back up.
Ferreira is looking to advance position but Kvasov won't allow it.
Ferreira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Ferreira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ferreira tries to clinch but Kvasov is having none of it.
Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Kvasov lands.
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
Ferreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kvasov circles away.
Kvasov throws a lazy head kick
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Kvasov throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses.
Kvasov throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Kvasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Ferreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Kvasov which made him look bad.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ferreira.

Ferreira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kvasov did well to prevent Ferreira getting side control.
Kvasov is trying to stand up here but Ferreira is controlling him well.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Kvasov is defending well.
Kvasov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ferreira manages to mount him!
Ferreira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kvasov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to control but Kvasov wriggling away.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the head.
Kvasov is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira's attempts to control the action.
Kvasov really wants to buck Ferreira off and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira on the ground.

Ferreira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kvasov manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Ferreira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kvasov has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov is trying to get back to his feet.
Ferreira trying to control the action but Kvasov is working from the bottom.
Kvasov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira swings around for an armbar but Kvasov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kvasov's guard.
Kvasov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kvasov tries to get out of the position.
Kvasov keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Kvasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Ferreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Ferreira's cut.
That's time! Kvasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ferreira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferreira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Kvasov keeps moving.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferreira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Gabriel Ferreira has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kvasov slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov throws a series of punches but Ferreira avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Kvasov.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kvasov defends it nicely.
Kvasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira blocks a head kick by Kvasov.
Roman Kvasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvasov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferreira on the side of the head.
Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Gabriel Ferreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira slips a straight right by Kvasov.
Roman Kvasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferreira slips a jab from Kvasov.
Ferreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kvasov is fending him off so far but Ferreira persists. Nope, Kvasov circles away and we're back to standing.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ferreira.
Kvasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kvasov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Ferreira fails to land the takedown.
Kvasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ferreira scores with a jab. Kvasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kvasov misses with a straight left.
Kvasov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferreira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov connects with a high kick.

That has opened up Gabriel Ferreira's cut even more.
Kvasov throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kvasov as he avoids it easily.
Ferreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Kvasov circles away.
Ferreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kvasov loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch.
Kvasov throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Kvasov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roman Kvasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Kvasov as Ferreira shoots in.
Kvasov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferreira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kvasov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Kvasov.
Ferreira looks for a takedown but Kvasov sprawls well.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Kvasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kvasov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Ferreira!
Gabriel Ferreira made sure to mention his sponsor, Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina) in his post fight interview.