PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between do Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Hodge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). do Ferreira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Malik Hodge's chin.

Ferreira
vs
Hodge

192 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, do Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malik Hodge!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Ferreira has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.

Ferreira pulls guard.
Ferreira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferreira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ferreira is trying to keep Hodge in close.
Hodge stops Ferreira from standing up.
Ferreira wants to control the position but Hodge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hodge is controlling the pace.
Hodge thows a huge punch but Ferreira dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira manages to get to full guard.

Ferreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hodge defends well.
Ferreira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hodge has passed into side control.
Hodge throws an elbow but Ferreira slips to the side and avoids it well.

Hodge stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ferreira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hodge. No joy for Ferreira on that attempt.

Ferreira moves into range and clinches up with Hodge.
Hodge lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferreira stalling in the clinch but Hodge improves position.
Ferreira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hodge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferreira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hodge just leaning against Ferreira, taking a breather.

Hodge breaks from the clinch.
Hodge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for do Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ferreira.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira tries for a takedown but Hodge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Hodge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hodge as Ferreira tries to tie him up.
Hodge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferreira prevents it.

Hodge manages to break the clinch.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hodge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ferreira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hodge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferreira.
Hodge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Hodge shoots for a takedown but Ferreira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Ferreira blocks a head kick by Hodge.

Hodge gets a clinch.
Ferreira looking for a takedown.
Hodge just leaning against Ferreira, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hodge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferreira fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hodge darts in and clinches Ferreira up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Hodge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hodge wants to clinch but Ferreira slips to the side
and Ferreira counters with a series of strikes. Hodge will be more careful next time no doubt.
do Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ferreira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira tries to clinch there but Hodge circles away.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hodge closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ferreira.
Ferreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferreira has had enough of the clinch but Hodge keeps him there for the moment.
Ferreira is trying to break the clinch but Hodge has him pressed against the cage.
Ferreira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodge's efforts to push away.
Hodge jumps guard but Ferreira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferreira jumps guard but Hodge stands there with Ferreira around his waist. Ferreira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Ferreira jumps guard.
Ferreira trying to keep a closed guard but Hodge is proving a slippery customer.
Ferreira is pulling down on Hodge's head to control his posture.
Ferreira wants to stand but Hodge is controlling the position.
Ferreira has a closed guard, preventing Hodge from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodge tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira is retaining full guard.
Hodge stays in close to Ferreira's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because do Ferreira just wasn't active enough.
Hodge with a poor takedown
and Ferreira counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hodge is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hodge scores with the left hand. Ferreira knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Ferreira as Hodge shoots in.
do Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Hodge.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferreira as he jumps to the side.
Hodge is breathing heavily.
Hodge just misses with a punch to the body.
Hodge goes for a double leg but Ferreira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferreira continues to drive forward.
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!
Ferreira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hodge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hodge is trying to force a seperation but Ferreira has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hodge tries to pull guard but Ferreira holds him up against the cage and eventually Hodge drops back down to his feet.

Ferreira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hodge uses from the top position.
Hodge pushes down on Ferreira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hodge is trying to control. Ferreira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodge prevents Ferreira from standing back up.
Ferreira is refusing to be controlled, as Hodge sits in half guard.
Hodge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ferreira wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ferreira wants to control the action here but instead Hodge manages to pass to full mount!
Ferreira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ferreira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ferreira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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 do Ferreira will probably get the nod.
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!

Ferreira tries to clinch up.
Hodge throws a body shot but no joy.
Hodge looks for a takedown but Ferreira sprawls well.
Hodge has a takedown stuffed.
Ferreira shoots in but Hodge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hodge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hodge goes for a double leg but Ferreira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferreira continues to drive forward.
do Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Hodge.

Ferreira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hodge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hodge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hodge leaves Ferreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferreira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hodge tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferreira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ferreira moves into range and clinches up with Hodge.
Ferreira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hodge walks away with a smile on his face. Ferreira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hodge walks into a straight right hand from Ferreira.
Hodge shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferreira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hodge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hodge goes for a double leg but Ferreira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferreira continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but Hodge holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferreira drops back down to his feet.
Ferreira jumps guard but Hodge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferreira scores with a nice hook to the head.

Ferreira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hodge being controlled here momentarily.
Ferreira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodge won't allow Ferreira to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodge wants to stand but Ferreira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hodge throws a strike but Ferreira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hodge is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ferreira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hodge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ferreira preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferreira keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to do Ferreira.
I think Ferreira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

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