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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ferreira might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nasty. Jackson has chosen LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
26 - 9 - 1 |
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217 lbs
21 - 7 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Ferreira moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ferreira tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to break free but Ferreira pushes him back against the cage.
Ferreira prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Ferreira lands with a right to the head.
Ferreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Ferreira's head.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackson.
Ferreira drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferreira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Ferreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferreira lands a right hand.
Ferreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Ferreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Ferreira lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson tries a body shot but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Ferreira lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferreira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Jackson.
Ferreira has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira controls his hands.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferreira has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferreira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira lands with a right to the head.
Ferreira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferreira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira 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.
Ferreira feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferreira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Ferreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ferreira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferreira dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Ferreira lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Ferreira back into the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson moves out of range as Ferreira throws a body kick.
Ferreira lands with a good body shot.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira, as that shot connected.
Ferreira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
Ferreira clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Ferreira prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ferreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson has Ferreira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferreira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ferreira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Ferreira scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a body punch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ferreira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ferreira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ferreira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ferreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira lands an uppercut.
Jackson tries to work over Ferreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferreira blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Ferreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Jackson's cut.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson tries to move into range but Ferreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferreira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Ferreira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferreira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferreira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Ferreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreira digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Ferreira looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson moves out of range as Ferreira throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Ferreira has the dominant position.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferreira has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Ferreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ferreira regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferreira tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferreira defending well though.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferreira is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson prevents Ferreira from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Ferreira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferreira is on top in guard.
Ferreira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferreira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Jackson seems keen to control Ferreira's posture.
Ferreira 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.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferreira stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferreira clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson tries to work over Ferreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira controls his hands.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ferreira manages to get underhooks.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira lands an uppercut.
Ferreira tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Ferreira avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Ferreira has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Ferreira tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
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 lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ferreira gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ferreira.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Ferreira blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Ferreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferreira, right into the meat.
Ferreira staying out of range there.
Ferreira tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Ferreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Ferreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Ferreira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Ferreira slips under a jab.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira had his way with Apollo Jackson in that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ferreira misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferreira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferreira.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Ferreira.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson tries a low kick but Ferreira avoids it.
Ferreira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferreira has time to react.
Ferreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferreira keeps working.
Ferreira is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferreira is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Ferreira wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Apollo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferreira is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Ferreira wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferreira tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson checks a low kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferreira checks it well.
Ferreira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Ferreira saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends Ferreira stumbling back into the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Ferreira's side.
Ferreira is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira. Ferreira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Apollo Jackson.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
After the fight, Antonio Carlos Ferreira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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