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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Gladiators 10
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater scores with a hook to the body. Ferrara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Ferrara gets the takedown into side control.
Slater tries to bench press Ferrara off him but Ferrara keeps the position.
Slater keeps trying to improve his position.
Ferrara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Ferrara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Ferrara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slater is trying to improve his position.
Ferrara scores with punches from side control.
Slater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferrara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrara misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Slater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slater is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferrara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slater is pressing down on Ferrara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slater is trying to keep Ferrara in close.
Ferrara is fighting to break Slater's control of his arms but Slater is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slater looking to control.
Ferrara is looking to work some ground and pound but Slater has wrist control.
Ferrara chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferrara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferrara postures up in Slater's guard and throws a big left but Slater blocks it.
Ferrara chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Slater working a defensive guard here.
Ferrara won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Ferrara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferrara landing with the ground and pound.
Slater trying to control the position.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferrara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slater seems keen to control Ferrara's posture.
Ferrara throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferrara wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.#T3#
Ferrara postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferrara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferrara throwing strikes but missing.
Ferrara cracks Slater with a solid left hand.
Ferrara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater managing to control the position.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Ferrara slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Slater is rocked!
Ferrara is breathing heavily.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
We've been informed that Slater has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferrara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferrara throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrara is working Slater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferrara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Ferrara slips an elbow through the middle.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferrara is working Slater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferrara passes into half guard.
Ferrara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferrara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slater's head.
Ferrara working the head and body with strikes.
Slater gets full guard.
Slater trying to control the position.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferrara.
Ferrara scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Ferrara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ferrara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slater's waist but Slater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrara off to one side.
Slater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferrara drops his hands momentarily and Slater takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slater connects with a right hand. Ferrara shakes it off.
A lazy left from Slater finds it's target.
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferrara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slater.
Slater jabs Ferrara right on the nose. Ferrara blinks but takes it well.
Ferrara misses with a takedown
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Ferrara is rocked!
Crack! Slater connects with the perfect overhand right and Ferrara falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Slater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Slater!
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Event:
LFC 20
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferrara or perhaps it was just good defense by Ali, which made it look bad.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferrara's head.
Ferrara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Ferrara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferrara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferrara thinking.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferrara shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ferrara is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferrara scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Ali has Ferrara up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferrara backwards. #T1#
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Ferrara's head.
Ferrara wants a takedown.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrara backwards.
Ali creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ferrara with a big uppercut! Ferrara tries to clinch up but Ali pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ferrara to the mat! Ferrara covers up and Ali unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haider Ali!
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Event:
LFC 11
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ramirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Ferrara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ferrara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferrara stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferrara on the ground.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferrara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez is pulling down on Ferrara's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferrara stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.#T1#
Ferrara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferrara defends it easily.#SUB#
Ramirez looking for subs off his back but Ferrara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ferrara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferrara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
It looks like Richard Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferrara.
Ferrara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramirez defending well though.
Ramirez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferrara.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Ferrara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Ramirez is rocked!#CUT2#
Richard Ramirez's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Ramirez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jonny Ferrara!
Jonny Ferrara made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
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Event:
LFC 8
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferrara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jonny Ferrara has been cut.
Ferrara tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva scores with a counter punch that sends Ferrara to the canvas! Silva smells blood - he's punishing Ferrara with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ferrara has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
LFC 3
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ferrara shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferrara lands a nice short elbow.
Ferrara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nsoko on the ground.
Ferrara controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Nsoko is out! Ferrara gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonny Ferrara!
After the big win, Jonny Ferrara made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferrara. #CL2#
Ferrara clinches up with Hull and pushes him back against the cage.
Hull trying to land knees to the body.
Ferrara has Hull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hull fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hull throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Ferrara has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hull regains guard immediately. #ES#
Hull scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrara dances in with a quick combination. Hull is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Ferrara snaps Hull's head back. Hull stumbles backwards against the cage. Ferrara steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Hull's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Hull just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonny Ferrara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Moses darts in looking for a takedown but Ferrara gets double underhooks and turns Moses into the cage. #CL2#
Ferrara rushes Moses and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ferrara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moses swivels and escapes.
Moses appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferrara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrara fails with a takedown attempt.
Alfonso Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Ferrara.#CL2#
Ferrara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moses, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ferrara gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ferrara there. #ROC2#
Moses is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alfonso Moses has been cut.
Ferrara is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Moses is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ferrara fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Moses from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ferrara! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Ferrara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Ferrara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Overeemed is trying to pull guard but Ferrara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Overeemed is trying to pull guard but Ferrara has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Ferrara successfully pulls guard.
Ferrara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeemed prevents Ferrara from getting back to his feet.
Overeemed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrara keeping moving, preventing Overeemed from controlling successfully.
Ferrara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Overeemed is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Overeemed looking to pass the guard.
Ferrara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Overeemed's guard. #REVR#
Ferrara connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferrara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Overeemed's head.
Ferrara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferrara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Overeemed is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Overeemed has been cut.
Ferrara stands up over Overeemed, holding on to his feet. Ferrara throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Overeemed is out cold! Ferrara lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonny Ferrara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ferrara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ferrara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Benito Rowland has been cut.
Rowland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowland is trying to keep Ferrara in close.
Ferrara preventing the sweep.
Ferrara postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Rowland's head off the mat! Rowland is out! He's out! Ferrara jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonny Ferrara!
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