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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 Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira's entrance music is Nasty. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
27 - 10 - 1 |
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188 cm
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217 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
27 - 10 - 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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. Holyfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Ferreira misses
and Holyfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Holyfield coming out on top.
Holyfield missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Holyfield.
Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holyfield.
Holyfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holyfield 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.
Holyfield looks for the body kick but Ferreira saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holyfield manages to avoid it.
Holyfield raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holyfield wants to slow Ferreira down by chopping away at his legs.
Holyfield misses with a hook.
Holyfield throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
A combination from Holyfield does no damage.
Holyfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferreira is doing well to control the position and prevent Holyfield from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferreira is pulling down on Holyfield's head. It's preventing any offense from Holyfield, at least for the moment.
Holyfield trying to move into half guard but instead Ferreira has managed to sweep!
Holyfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Holyfield has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ferreira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holyfield working for a triangle but Ferreira defends it easily.
Holyfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holyfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferreira stays in close to Holyfield's body and controls the position.
Ferreira trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferreira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holyfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyfield, not yet.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira shoots in and drives through. Holyfield sprawls well.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Holyfield.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holyfield. That did some damage!
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Holyfield clobbers Ferreira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holyfield misses with a double jab.
Ferreira lands a jab to the head.
Holyfield misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Holyfield scores with a four punch combination!
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyfield.
Ferreira takes a swing at Holyfield's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holyfield.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Ferreira misses.
Holyfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferreira misses with a kick to the body.
Holyfield checks the leg kick.
Holyfield is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holyfield. Ferreira shrugs it off though.
Holyfield lands with an overhand left.
Holyfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holyfield lands in his opponent's guard.
Holyfield landing some decent shots from guard.
Holyfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holyfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira has his hands on Holyfield's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holyfield lands a head shot.
Ferreira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holyfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferreira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira misses with a low kick.
Holyfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holyfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferreira momentarily.
Ferreira scoring well with a low kick there.
Holyfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferreira's calf.
Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.
Holyfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holyfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holyfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferreira counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield wants to slow Ferreira down by chopping away at his legs.
Holyfield looks to land a right hand but Ferreira moved out of range.
Ferreira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira connects with a right hand. Holyfield shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Ferreira. Those never looked like landing.
Ferreira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holyfield misses the jab.
Holyfield throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyfield.
Holyfield swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Holyfield clinches with his opponent.
Ferreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holyfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Holyfield throws an elbow but it misses.
Ferreira tries to work over Holyfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holyfield 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.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira gets through Holyfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyfield 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.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Holyfield.
Holyfield landing knees to the head.
Ferreira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holyfield.
Ferreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Holyfield prevents a body shot from Ferreira.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Ferreira blocks it.
Holyfield blocking some punches.
Holyfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holyfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holyfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferreira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holyfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferreira after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Holyfield.
Ferreira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
Ferreira lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira tries to work over Holyfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holyfield.
Holyfield looking to throw knees to the head but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
Holyfield is trying to force a seperation but Ferreira has the dominant position.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Holyfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holyfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferreira works Holyfield's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Holyfield.
Ferreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holyfield at a distance.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyfield misses with a right hand
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.
Evander Holyfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferreira is looking to wear down Holyfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferreira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holyfield is out of range.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Ferreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Evander Holyfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Holyfield.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Holyfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira manages to avoid it.
Holyfield tries to land a front kick but Ferreira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferreira throws a leg kick which misses Holyfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Holyfield tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holyfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Holyfield shoots for a takedown but Ferreira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira dominated that second round.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holyfield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferreira trying to control here.
Ferreira taking some punishment here, with Holyfield in his half guard.
Ferreira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferreira is not content to let Holyfield control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferreira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holyfield is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira is working hard here to advance position.
Holyfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holyfield postures up in Ferreira's guard and throws a big left but Ferreira blocks it.
Holyfield trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferreira has Holyfield pulled in close to control his posture.
Holyfield landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferreira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ferreira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holyfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holyfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira is controlling him.
Holyfield working for a triangle but Ferreira defends it easily.
Holyfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferreira defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Evander Holyfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holyfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyfield, not yet.
Holyfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira manages to get himself to full guard.
Holyfield working some strikes from top position.
Holyfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throwing strikes but missing.
Holyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ferreira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holyfield trying to control the position.
Holyfield wants to stand up but Ferreira is controlling him.
Holyfield has his feet on Ferreira's thighs here. He's pushed Ferreira off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ferreira screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evander Holyfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Evander Holyfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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