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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demir Kocak (ranked 328 p4p, 416 weight class) and Alex Ferreria (ranked 42 p4p, 55 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demir Kocak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Ferreria!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreria misses with a left hand
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
Kocak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferreria on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Ferreria.
A telegraphed right hand from Kocak misses the target.
Ferreria lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak misses with a left hand
and Ferreria counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreria misses with a hook to the body
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Ferreria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kocak misses.
Ferreria looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Ferreria swings widly with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Ferreria moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferreria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kocak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kocak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferreria scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreria swings widly with a right hand
and Ferreria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreria takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferreria looks to land a right hand but Kocak moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocak takes a swing at Ferreria's ribcage but misses.
Kocak lands a lovely overhand right.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kocak throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferreria counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreria with a hook.
Kocak lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferreria off the cage and back into range.
Ferreria slips a jab from Kocak.
It looks like Kocak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kocak scores with a nice strike.
Ferreria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kocak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferreria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocak.
A shot to the body from Kocak misses
and Ferreria counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria misses with a body punch
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Kocak.
Jab from Kocak.
Kocak swings for the body but Ferreria moves out of range.
Ferreria appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferreria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreria.
Ferreria takes one to the side of the head.
Ferreria missing with a left hand there. Kocak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreria on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kocak moves out of range as Ferreria throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferreria.
Ferreria swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Ferreria scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kocak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferreria looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferreria throws the left hand but Kocak avoids the punch 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!
Ferreria throws the left hand but Kocak avoids the punch easily.
Ferreria cracks Kocak with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ferreria has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kocak to stand back up!
It looks like Demir Kocak has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Ferreria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kocak doesn't seem phased though.
Ferreria misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreria ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Ferreria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demir Kocak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kocak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kocak looks to land a left hand but Ferreria moved out of range nicely.
Kocak sizes up Ferreria with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kocak thuds his right hand into Ferreria's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferreria misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreria's shoulder, as Ferreria tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreria swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreria looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kocak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreria misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kocak throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocak throws out a loose jab but Ferreria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreria appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocak.
Kocak lands a nice shot that snaps Ferreria's head back.
Kocak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreria gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreria misses with a kick to the body
and Kocak counters with a left to the body.
Kocak throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria misses with an uppercut
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreria is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ferreria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Ferreria. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferreria.
Ferreria bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kocak's head backwards.
Kocak throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferreria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kocak throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreria moves into the clinch.
Kocak misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kocak up against the cage.
Ferreria prevents a body shot from Kocak.
Kocak misses with a body punch.
Kocak misses with a body punch.
Ferreria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kocak avoids it.
Ferreria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kocak backwards.
Ferreria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kocak blocks an uppercut.
Ferreria struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocak controls his hands.
Kocak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreria throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocak.
Kocak lands a shot to the body.
Kocak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferreria backwards.
Kocak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kocak misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocak's corner calls for a 1-2. Kocak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kocak with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Ferreria misses its intended target.
Kocak misses with a body shot.
Ferreria throws a looping overhand right but Kocak ducks down to avoid it.
Kocak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferreria dips to his left and cracks Kocak with an uppercut!
Ferreria takes one to the side of the head.
Ferreria looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Ferreria punishes Kocak's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Demir Kocak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demir Kocak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ferreria throws a chopping leg kick but Kocak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kocak throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreria counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kocak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreria.
Kocak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreria doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kocak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferreria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Kocak as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Ferreria.
Kocak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreria.
Kocak lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocak swings for the body but Ferreria moves out of range.
Ferreria gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kocak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kocak misses with an uppercut
and Ferreria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kocak loads up on a big right hand but Ferreria slips the punch.
Ferreria ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferreria misses the body punch
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferreria takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria walks into a left hand.
Ferreria is rocked!
Ferreria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocak moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreria connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kocak.
Ferreria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kocak counter with a right hand.
Ferreria misses with an uppercut
and Kocak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferreria thinking.
Ferreria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreria has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kocak thumps Ferreria with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferreria misses with an uppercut.
Ferreria lands a left and a right that send Kocak crashing to the mat, dazed. Ferreria thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kocak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak.
Ferreria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kocak throws a big shot that misses.
Ferreria looks for the body kick but Kocak saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocak throws a leg kick but Ferreria sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Ferreria was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kocak throws a body punch but Ferreria moves out of range.
Ferreria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocak throws a body punch but Ferreria moves out of range.
Ferreria lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kocak at a distance.
Ferreria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreria thuds a left hand into Kocak's body.
Kocak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreria.
A little feinted left hand from Kocak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kocak lands with a slapping head kick.
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 Demir Kocak.
I think Kocak 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demir Kocak!
An out of breath Demir Kocak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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