PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinando Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power has chosen Max is coming, better be ready... as his entrance music. Max Power has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ferrari
vs
Power

178 cm
30
180 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

185 cm
36
173 lbs
34 - 19 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class 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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Ferrari shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Power napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Ferrari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Power is looking for a sweep.
Ferrari working the ground and pound.
Ferrari misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.

Ferrari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Power has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ferrari creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Power sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ferrari throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Power struggling a bit here.
Power tries to bench press Ferrari off him but Ferrari keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari controlling the position.
Power wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Power sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Power is controlling Ferrari's trapped leg to prevent Ferrari from advancing to side control.
Ferrari controlling the action here.
Power is refusing to be controlled, as Ferrari sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ferdinando Ferrari.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrari.
Ferrari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferrari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrari scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Power looks to throw the jab but Ferrari is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferrari!
Ferrari is not content to let Power control the position.

Power has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Power forces Ferrari back against the cage and clinches.

Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Ferrari misses its intended target.
Ferrari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferrari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrari misses with a straight left.
Ferrari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Power slips a straight right by Ferrari.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferrari is defended easily by Power.
Ferrari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power shoots and misses
letting Ferrari counter with a right hand.
Ferdinando Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Ferrari keeps the fight on the outside.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Ferrari dodges the punch combination from Power.
Ferrari connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ferdinando Ferrari will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Power slips a straight right by Ferrari.
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferrari finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
Ferrari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Power shoots and misses
letting Ferrari counter with a right hand.
Ferrari lands with a right hand.
Power dives in and grabs Ferrari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferrari pushes down on Power's head and hops out.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferrari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Power moves away from the strike by Ferrari.
Power throws a series of punches but Ferrari moves out of range.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrari slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferdinando Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Power swings widly with a right hand

and Ferrari counters with a single leg into guard. Power didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferrari trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Power is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferrari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
Ferrari is stalling in the full guard.
Ferrari works over Power with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferrari trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ferdinando Ferrari wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Ferrari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Power on his heels. He'll look to pass Power's guard now, I'm sure.
Power is adopting a defensive guard.
Ferrari tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.
Ferrari prevents Power from getting back to his feet.
Ferrari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferrari trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Power throws a head kick but Ferrari moves out of range.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Power gets caught flat footed, as Ferrari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Power is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferrari is controlling him.
Ferrari looking to sit in guard and control but Power gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferrari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Power stands up and waves to Ferrari to follow him.
Ferdinando Ferrari is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Power drives through and clinches with Ferrari against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdinando Ferrari dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ferrari thumps Power with a low kick.
Ferrari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Power on the side of the head.
Power tries to clinch up but Ferrari circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferrari just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Ferrari lands an overhand right.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power is looking to clinch.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power looks to clinch

and Ferrari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Power fails to pull guard.
Power jumps guard but Ferrari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferrari pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferrari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Power ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Power no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrari is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Power is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Ferrari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Power dives on top into guard.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ferrari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferrari's guard.

Power gets to his feet - Ferrari follows without any prompting.
Power misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferdinando Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrari moves away.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrari circles away quickly and effectively.

Ferrari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Power is trying to defend but Ferrari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrari wants to free his trapped foot but Power is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power gets back to full guard.
Ferrari wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Ferdinando Ferrari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferrari prevents Power from getting back to his feet.
Ferrari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferrari 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.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Power manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari jabs Power right on the nose. Power blinks but takes it well.
Ferrari blocks a head kick by Power.

Ferrari shoots in and gets a takedown into Power's guard.
Ferrari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferrari wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferrari is really struggling to control Power but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinando Ferrari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferrari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinando Ferrari!
Our winner, Ferdinando Ferrari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.