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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diogo Souza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diogo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souza as he jumps to the side.
Souza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ferreira is trying to keep Souza in close.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira seems keen to control Souza's posture.
Ferreira working a defensive guard here.
Ferreira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferreira has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ferreira working a defensive guard here.
Ferreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Ferreira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira blocks nicely.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza won't allow Ferreira to sweep him here.
Souza landing some decent shots from guard.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira looking to control.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferreira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Souza tries to sprawl but Ferreira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Souza is trying to stand.
Ferreira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Souza is doing well to control the position and prevent Ferreira from advancing to side control.
Souza tries to roll over but Ferreira keeps him under control.
Ferreira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Ferreira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ferreira wants to take a breather but Souza is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Souza trying to control here.
Ferreira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Ferreira looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Souza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Souza stands up over Ferreira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferreira is on top in guard.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferreira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferreira advances to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souza is trying to stand up here but Ferreira is controlling him well.
Ferreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
Ferreira is looking to pass Souza's guard but actually Souza recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferreira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but Ferreira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernando Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Souza.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferreira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
Souza postures up in Ferreira's guard and throws a big left but Ferreira blocks it.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Ferreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souza drops back looking for a leg! Ferreira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferreira manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza postures up.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Souza flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ferreira thowing shots but they're missing.
Ferreira looking to control but Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Souza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferreira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Souza tries to hold on but Ferreira postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Souza tries to lock up and control but Ferreira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferreira looking to finish with strikes here!
Ferreira throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Souza because Ferreira loaded up on that one.
Ferreira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Souza is looking to escape.
Souza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferreira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferreira looking to control but Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Souza wants to hold on but Ferreira pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira controlling from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fernando Ferreira just wasn't active enough.
Ferreira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Souza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferreira's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Ferreira looking to control.
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferreira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira pulls Souza in close to prevent any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Souza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferreira did well to prevent Souza getting side control.
Souza is trying to control. Ferreira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Ferreira defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
Ferreira wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferreira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Souza quickly recovers to half guard.
Ferreira is trying to control. Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferreira stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira thows a huge punch but Souza dodges it nicely.
Ferreira trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Ferreira thows a huge punch but Souza dodges it nicely.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Souza defends it well.
Souza is staying active underneath Ferreira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Souza trying to control here.
Ferreira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Souza misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Souza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira.
Souza tries to roll over but Ferreira keeps him under control.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferreira works his way into side control.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Ferreira tries to score with some ground and pound. Souza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ferreira throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira keeps moving and retains side control.
Souza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Souza trying to hold on to Ferreira's head to control him but Ferreira postures up.
Ferreira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza tries to reverse the position but Ferreira maintains control.
Souza avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a head shot.
Ferreira unloads with some shots from mount but Souza bucks and avoids them well.
Ferreira wants to control the pace but Souza is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Souza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ferreira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Souza holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ferreira tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferreira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Souza is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira controlling the position easily from mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ferreira wants to control the pace but Souza is squirming around nicely.
Souza can't escape the position.
Ferreira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Souza blocking the ground and pound.
Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferreira has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
Fernando Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diogo Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Souza!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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