PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira comes to the cage accompanied by Ela sai de saia de bicicletinha. Gabriel Ferreira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferreira
vs
Robinson

198 cm
18
279 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
20
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.

Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Ferreira. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ferreira. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Gabriel Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferreira swivels and escapes.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferreira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ferreira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferreira showed some decent athleticism there.
Robinson gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferreira is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ferreira 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.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Ferreira controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ferreira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Robinson is working an open guard so Ferreira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt

and Ferreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinson's guard.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Ferreira postures up.

Ferreira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Robinson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ferreira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ferreira stands up from Robinson's guard - Ferreira perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson tries to clinch but Ferreira moves away

and Ferreira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson wants to stand up but Ferreira is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Ferreira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but Ferreira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferreira but Ferreira pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Robinson clinches.
Robinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferreira looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gabriel Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands with a nice combination. Ferreira backs away looking to recover.

Ferreira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferreira stops Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Robinson is doing well to control the position and prevent Ferreira from advancing to side control.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Robinson is looking for a triangle but Ferreira pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferreira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.

Ferreira stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ferreira. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Robinson tries to clinch but Ferreira moves away

and Ferreira counters with a single leg into guard. Robinson didn't expect that.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ferreira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Robinson 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Gabriel Ferreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson has his hands on Ferreira's head, controlling the position.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Robinson fails with the takedown

and Ferreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinson's guard.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.

Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson wants to hit a switch here but Ferreira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robinson there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson tries to hold on but Ferreira postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferreira is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Robinson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ferreira avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Gabriel Ferreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson is trying to stand up.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson wants to control but Ferreira is having none of it.
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.

That's four 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.
Ferreira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to get back to full guard but Ferreira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreira, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Ferreira!