PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mati Ferrera Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Givonia Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Ferrera Fernandes
vs
Santiago

186 cm
23
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mati Ferrera Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Givonia Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santiago looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ferrera Fernandes throws a hook to the side of Santiago's head but Santiago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferrera Fernandes misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferrera Fernandes - that will leave a mark!
Ferrera Fernandes misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Ferrera Fernandes.

Ferrera Fernandes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santiago, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Santiago pressing his opponent against the cage.

Ferrera Fernandes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a leg kick but Santiago checks it.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrera Fernandes throws a hook but Santiago avoids it easily.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a leg kick but Santiago moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes throws the left hand but Santiago avoids the punch easily.
Ferrera Fernandes is looking to clinch but Santiago is avoiding it.
Mati Ferrera Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrera Fernandes connects with a jab.
Ferrera Fernandes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santiago slips a jab from Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes is looking to slow Santiago down with leg kicks.
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferrera Fernandes throws out the jab.
Ferrera Fernandes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferrera Fernandes.
Mati Ferrera Fernandes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ferrera Fernandes has closed the distance and engaged Santiago in a clinch.

Ferrera Fernandes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Ferrera Fernandes. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ferrera Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Ferrera Fernandes is trying to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling him.
Ferrera Fernandes trying to stall but Santiago improves his position.
Ferrera Fernandes is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santiago's defenses.

Ferrera Fernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferrera Fernandes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrera Fernandes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferrera Fernandes looks to land a combination but Santiago avoids it well.
Ferrera Fernandes misses with a double jab.
A head kick from Ferrera Fernandes lands but Santiago takes it in his stride.
Ferrera Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrera Fernandes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrera Fernandes misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes moves in looking to clinch but Santiago pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferrera Fernandes.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrera Fernandes. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Ferrera Fernandes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santiago moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferrera Fernandes.
The fighters circling - Ferrera Fernandes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferrera Fernandes misses with a head kick.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Ferrera Fernandes

and Santiago moves into the clinch.
Ferrera Fernandes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Ferrera Fernandes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Ferrera Fernandes
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ferrera Fernandes moves into range and clinches up with Santiago.

Ferrera Fernandes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrera Fernandes tries to land a front kick but Santiago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santiago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago avoids the head kick by Ferrera Fernandes.
Santiago checks a leg kick.
Ferrera Fernandes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrera Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a leg kick that is checked

and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown. Ferrera Fernandes fights it but they end up in guard.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Ferrera Fernandes is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santiago slips a jab from Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a jab when Santiago was well out of range.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a head kick that misses

and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santiago prevents Ferrera Fernandes from improving his position.
Ferrera Fernandes regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferrera Fernandes is on top in guard.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Ferrera Fernandes from controlling successfully.
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferrera Fernandes.
Santiago is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrera Fernandes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ferrera Fernandes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferrera Fernandes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mati Ferrera Fernandes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a leg kick but Santiago checks it.
Ferrera Fernandes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a head kick that misses.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
Santiago checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferrera Fernandes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferrera Fernandes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferrera Fernandes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
Ferrera Fernandes misses with a low kick.
Ferrera Fernandes is looking to chop away at Santiago's legs.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrera Fernandes scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Ferrera Fernandes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes misses with a body shot.
Ferrera Fernandes missing with a left hand there. Santiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferrera Fernandes fails to land with a series of punches.
Santiago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferrera Fernandes cracks the inside of Santiago's front leg.
Santiago defending well as Ferrera Fernandes loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferrera Fernandes, right into the meat.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Ferrera Fernandes is looking to clinch.

Ferrera Fernandes rushes Santiago and presses him up against the cage.
Ferrera Fernandes is looking to control Santiago's arms but Santiago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferrera Fernandes has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes working hard to break the clinch.
Ferrera Fernandes tries to break free but Santiago pushes him back against the cage.
Ferrera Fernandes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santiago prevents Ferrera Fernandes from breaking the clinch.
Ferrera Fernandes lands a nice elbow.

Santiago manages to pull guard.

Ferrera Fernandes stands up and waves to Santiago to follow him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ferrera Fernandes forces Santiago back against the cage and clinches.
Ferrera Fernandes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santiago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferrera Fernandes pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mati Ferrera Fernandes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ferrera Fernandes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mati Ferrera Fernandes is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a chopping leg kick but Santiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Ferrera Fernandes darts in and clinches Santiago up against the cage.
Santiago letting Ferrera Fernandes take a breather here.
Ferrera Fernandes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santiago prevents Ferrera Fernandes from breaking the clinch.
Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santiago wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferrera Fernandes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santiago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Ferrera Fernandes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a head kick that misses.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Ferrera Fernandes.
Santiago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferrera Fernandes.
Santiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ferrera Fernandes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferrera Fernandes.

Ferrera Fernandes drives through and clinches with Santiago against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes is trying to break free.

Ferrera Fernandes breaks from the clinch.
Ferrera Fernandes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrera Fernandes misses with an uppercut.
Mati Ferrera Fernandes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santiago.
Mati Ferrera Fernandes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Givonia Santiago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Ferrera Fernandes.

Ferrera Fernandes clinches.

Ferrera Fernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferrera Fernandes.
Santiago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferrera Fernandes tries to clinch up.
Mati Ferrera Fernandes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes leaves Santiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrera Fernandes connects with a leg kick. Santiago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santiago blocks a jab.
Ferrera Fernandes misses with a two punch combination.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Ferrera Fernandes misses.
Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferrera Fernandes cracks Santiago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a right and a left that Santiago avoids nicely.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferrera Fernandes but Ferrera Fernandes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferrera Fernandes lands a head kick. Santiago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferrera Fernandes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferrera Fernandes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Santiago looking to score a takedown here. Ferrera Fernandes is defending well but Santiago drives through and ends up in Ferrera Fernandes's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago throws a strike but Ferrera Fernandes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrera Fernandes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santiago's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mati Ferrera Fernandes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferrera Fernandes, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mati Ferrera Fernandes!