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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christ Benoit (ranked 1912 p4p, 2136 weight class) and Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 242 p4p, 266 weight class). Benoit comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing Grace. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ferreira-Alves's choice of entrance music: The Mountain - Jucifer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christ Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Ferreira-Alves finds it's way through Benoit's defenses.
A shot to the body from Ferreira-Alves misses
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throws a leg kick which misses Ferreira-Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferreira-Alves tries to avoid it.
Benoit connects with an inside leg kick.
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
A shot to the body from Ferreira-Alves misses
and Benoit counters with an outside leg kick.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Benoit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benoit rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Benoit misses.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benoit is looking to land body kicks.
Benoit tries a low kick but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Ferreira-Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Benoit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a nice right hand.
Ferreira-Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benoit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira-Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benoit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferreira-Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looks to land a left hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferreira-Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick.
Benoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves avoided it.
Ferreira-Alves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit wants to land a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves is out of range.
Ferreira-Alves with a nice cross.
Ferreira-Alves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a good body shot.
Benoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferreira-Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benoit on the side of the head.
Benoit feints a jab promting Ferreira-Alves to slip. Benoit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferreira-Alves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch
and Benoit counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves misses the jab.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benoit lands with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Benoit.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to Benoit's midsection.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira-Alves. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ferreira-Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice hook to Benoit's body. Benoit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Benoit scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Benoit misses.
Ferreira-Alves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit.
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Benoit from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves'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.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away.
Benoit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benoit tries a low kick but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot
enabling Benoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferreira-Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Ferreira-Alves.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benoit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves with a hook.
Ferreira-Alves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves postures up in Benoit's guard and throws a big left but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit has his foot on Ferreira-Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferreira-Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ferreira-Alves is now in half guard.
My spies in Rage Training inform me that Ferreira-Alves has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ferreira-Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit trying to control from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves thows a huge punch but Benoit dodges it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves throwing shots but Benoit is blocking nicely.
Benoit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benoit is looking for a sweep. Ferreira-Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Benoit's head.
Benoit is controlling Ferreira-Alves's trapped leg to prevent Ferreira-Alves from advancing to side control.
Ferreira-Alves wants to free his trapped foot but Benoit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferreira-Alves keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benoit being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves stays in close to Benoit's body and controls the position.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benoit keeping full guard, as Ferreira-Alves tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves stands up over Benoit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira-Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira-Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benoit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ferreira-Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira-Alves, as that shot connected.
Benoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benoit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benoit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira-Alves with a nice calf kick.
Ferreira-Alves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benoit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benoit but Benoit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benoit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benoit but Benoit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferreira-Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benoit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves is out of range and Benoit settles back down.
Ferreira-Alves feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Ferreira-Alves.
Benoit throws out a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and Benoit only half commits.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Benoit throws a low kick, looking for Ferreira-Alves's leg but Ferreira-Alves calmly moves out of range.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit tries to work over Ferreira-Alves's front leg with a kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Ferreira-Alves tries to counter it with a takedown but Benoit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benoit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Benoit.
A slow jab from Benoit misses its intended target.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benoit defends it well.
Ferreira-Alves lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benoit.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the body
and Benoit counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a jab to the body
and Benoit counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Benoit.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira-Alves. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Benoit throws a hook but Ferreira-Alves avoids it easily.
Benoit moves away from the strike by Ferreira-Alves.
Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves throws a right hand that misses
and Benoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Benoit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into Benoit's guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Benoit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christ Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira-Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves working a defensive guard here.
Benoit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benoit postures up in Ferreira-Alves's guard and throws a big left but Ferreira-Alves blocks it.
Benoit postures up in Ferreira-Alves's guard and throws a big left but Ferreira-Alves blocks it.
Benoit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benoit trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.
Benoit is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira-Alves has wrist control.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferreira-Alves lands in his opponent's guard.
Benoit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benoit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferreira-Alves is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira-Alves 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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