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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Trace (ranked 2643 p4p, 3765 weight class) and Rodrigo Ferriera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rodrigo Ferriera enters the cage!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hunter Trace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Ferriera!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trace feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferriera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferriera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Trace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferriera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera misses with the head strike.
Ferriera working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferriera.
Ferriera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera stalling against the cage.
Trace prevents a body shot from Ferriera.
Ferriera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Trace blocking some punches.
Ferriera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferriera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Ferriera's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferriera controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Ferriera.
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trace ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.
Ferriera clinches up with Trace and pushes him back against the cage.
Trace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferriera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Trace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferriera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferriera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferriera throws a punch but it's blocked by Trace.
Ferriera leaning against his opponent.
Ferriera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trace up against the cage.
Ferriera tries to work over Trace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferriera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferriera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trace's elbow.
Trace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferriera just leaning against Trace, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferriera.
Ferriera can't find room to land a body shot as Trace controls the action.
Ferriera is pressed up against the cage. Trace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferriera down to the mat. Ferriera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut. Trace saw that one coming.
Trace half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trace lands in his opponent's guard.
Trace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trace seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferriera for as long as he can get away with.
Ferriera trying to keep a closed guard but Trace is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that round.
That's time! Trace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
Trace changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferriera has Trace up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferriera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Trace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferriera prevents it.
Ferriera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trace up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferriera continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trace looking for a takedown.
Trace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trace can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Trace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferriera is pressed up against the cage. Trace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferriera down to the mat. Ferriera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferriera.
A cross from Ferriera lands.
Ferriera looks to throw the jab but Trace is out of range.
Trace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferriera as he jumps to the side.
Ferriera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferriera missing with a left hand there. Trace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigo Ferriera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trace.
Ferriera moves into range and clinches up with Trace.
Trace tries for a takedown but Ferriera manages to get underhooks.
Ferriera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trace is working for takedown but Ferriera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferriera tries to work over Trace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trace is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferriera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera struggles to land a body shot inside as Trace controls his hands.
Trace prevents a body shot from Ferriera.
Ferriera taking a breather.
Trace is working for takedown but Ferriera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferriera is struggling to control the position.
Ferriera misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Trace avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferriera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera.
Trace drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferriera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferriera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferriera misses with a body punch.
Ferriera misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferriera has Trace pushed against the cage.
Ferriera struggles to land a body shot inside as Trace controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Ferriera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Trace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ferriera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter Trace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferriera throws a lazy right hand but Trace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferriera gets a clinch.
Trace wants a takedown but no success here.
Trace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferriera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Trace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferriera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trace tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferriera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferriera closes the distance and pushes Trace back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferriera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferriera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferriera throws a punch but it's blocked by Trace.
Ferriera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferriera prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera.
Trace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferriera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferriera has Trace pushed against the cage.
Ferriera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferriera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferriera stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Ferriera to work.
Rodrigo Ferriera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Ferriera.
Ferriera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferriera wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trace walks into a stiff left hand from Ferriera.
A jab from Ferriera misses.
Trace changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferriera throws out the jab.
Trace slips a straight right by Ferriera.
Ferriera throws a hook but Trace avoids it easily.
Trace's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferriera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trace scrambles back to his feet.
Trace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferriera throws out the jab.
Trace drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferriera sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trace or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferriera, which made it look bad.
Ferriera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trace, pushing him back against the cage.
Trace tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trace.
Ferriera taking a breather.
Hunter Trace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trace gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Ferriera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferriera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Ferriera!
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