PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maricio Fereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Floyd Mayweather enters the cage!

Fereira
vs
Mayweather

189 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricio Fereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mayweather shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fereira is trying to defend but Mayweather finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fereira looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mayweather winds up and cracks Fereira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Mayweather wants to work for an arm triangle but Fereira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mayweather looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mayweather prevents Fereira from standing back up.
Mayweather not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mayweather controlling the action here.
Mayweather sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fereira defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fereira.
Fereira is looking for a sweep. Mayweather is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mayweather is trying to control. Fereira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mayweather wants to pass the guard but Fereira is defending well.
Mayweather missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fereira is staying active underneath Mayweather, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayweather thows a huge punch but Fereira dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather drops an elbow to the side of Fereira's head.
Mayweather perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two 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.

Mayweather is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fereira is looking to improve his position.
Mayweather is trying to control. Fereira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mayweather trying to control the pace.
Mayweather stops Fereira from getting back to his feet.
Mayweather works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Mayweather.
Fereira gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fereira is trying desperately to improve position.

Mayweather is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fereira is surviving well by controlling Mayweather's body position as best he can.
Fereira is looking to improve his position but Mayweather isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fereira is working hard here to advance position.
Mayweather breaks from Fereira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mayweather working the ground and pound effectively.
Mayweather looking to control but Fereira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayweather lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fereira hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Mayweather dominated that 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.

Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt.

Mayweather drives through and clinches with Fereira against the cage.
Mayweather blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mayweather prevents Fereira from breaking the clinch.

Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
Fereira shoots and misses
and Mayweather counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Mayweather gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mayweather is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Mayweather pulls guard effortlessly.
Fereira wants to control from the top but Mayweather keeps moving.
Mayweather pulls Fereira in close to prevent any damage.

Fereira stands up from Mayweather's guard - Fereira perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mayweather clinches up against the cage.

Fereira breaks the clinch.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fereira as he avoids it easily.
Maricio Fereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Mayweather.
Fereira shoots in and drives through. Mayweather sprawls well.
Fereira falls off balance throwing a combination

so Mayweather counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Fereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fereira pushes Mayweather off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fereira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mayweather holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mayweather gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fereira.
Fereira wants to break free but Mayweather has control.

Mayweather breaks the clinch.
Fereira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayweather as he jumps to the side.

Mayweather shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fereira's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayweather wanted to stand there but Fereira had control of the position.

Fereira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mayweather slows down the pace here.
Fereira is working for takedown but Mayweather is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mayweather tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fereira smiles and moves away.

Fereira gets caught flat footed, as Mayweather shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fereira pulls Mayweather in close to prevent any damage.
Mayweather won't allow Fereira to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fereira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Fereira pushes Mayweather off and gets back to his feet.
Fereira throws a sloppy head kick and Mayweather moves out of range easily.
Mayweather fails with the takedown

and Fereira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mayweather is pressed up against the cage. Fereira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mayweather down to the mat. Mayweather avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayweather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Mayweather.

Mayweather fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fereira sprawls well initially but Mayweather persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Mayweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jab by Mayweather.
Mayweather tries to clinch there but Fereira circles away.
Mayweather shoots and misses

and Fereira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mayweather tries to roll over but Fereira keeps him under control.
Mayweather is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fereira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fereira's back!
Fereira turns into Mayweather and is now in his guard.
Fereira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mayweather not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fereira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Maricio Fereira has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mayweather darts in trying to clinch

and Fereira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mayweather trying to keep a closed guard but Fereira is proving a slippery customer.
Floyd Mayweather has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fereira looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fereira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayweather keeps working.
Mayweather works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Fereira from controlling successfully.

Mayweather escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fereira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayweather avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather trying to keep a closed guard but Fereira is proving a slippery customer.

Fereira stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Fereira shoots in and gets a takedown into Mayweather's guard.
Mayweather is trying to control the position but Fereira postures up.

Mayweather wriggles free and stands up.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fereira tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.

Fereira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mayweather tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fereira is in Mayweather's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fereira is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayweather has wrist control.
Fereira stopping the sweep attempt from Mayweather.
Fereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mayweather kicks Fereira off and gets to his feet.

Mayweather instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fereira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fereira wants a takedown.
Mayweather fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maricio Fereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Floyd Mayweather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maricio Fereira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayweather has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather!