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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Simonsgaurd (ranked 2947 p4p, 3775 weight class) and Rodrigo Ferriera (ranked 248 p4p, 303 weight class). Rodrigo Ferriera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Simonsgaurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Ferriera!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simonsgaurd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simonsgaurd trying to pass the guard but Ferriera defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferriera is doing well to control the position and prevent Simonsgaurd from advancing to side control.
Ferriera trying to control from the bottom.
Simonsgaurd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferriera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd is looking to advance position but Ferriera won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is pressing down on Simonsgaurd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferriera is retaining full guard.
Simonsgaurd pushes down on Ferriera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simonsgaurd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferriera sees it coming and defends easily.
Simonsgaurd is working for an americana but Ferriera has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Simonsgaurd was thinking about the submission.
Simonsgaurd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simonsgaurd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferriera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferriera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera controls Simonsgaurd momentarily but Simonsgaurd frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferriera has his foot on Simonsgaurd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simonsgaurd works his way back into a safe position though.
Simonsgaurd wants to pass the guard but Ferriera is keeping the position.
Simonsgaurd is looking to pass into half guard but Ferriera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ferriera is in guard.
Simonsgaurd is looking for a triangle here but Ferriera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simonsgaurd tries to improve position but can't.
Simonsgaurd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferriera's best efforts.
Ferriera thows a huge punch but Simonsgaurd dodges it nicely.
Ferriera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simonsgaurd defends it well.
Ferriera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simonsgaurd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd is looking to improve his position.
Ferriera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simonsgaurd sees it coming and defends easily.
Simonsgaurd wants to improve his position but Ferriera is controlling well.
Ferriera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simonsgaurd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferriera pushing down on Simonsgaurd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferriera stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Simonsgaurd to get to his feet.
Ferriera wants to clinch up but Simonsgaurd keeps it at a distance.
Ferriera misses with a left hand
and Simonsgaurd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferriera's guard.
Simonsgaurd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferriera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simonsgaurd, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferriera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simonsgaurd keeping moving, preventing Ferriera from controlling successfully.
Simonsgaurd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simonsgaurd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ferriera has picked Simonsgaurd up and slammed him! Simonsgaurd can't keep hold of the triangle and Ferriera manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Simonsgaurd is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simonsgaurd tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferriera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ferriera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simonsgaurd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simonsgaurd tries to improve his position but instead Ferriera has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that round.
That's time! Simonsgaurd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferriera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simonsgaurd turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Simonsgaurd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferriera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simonsgaurd but great work by Ferriera.
Simonsgaurd tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferriera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Simonsgaurd is looking to get to half guard.
Simonsgaurd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simonsgaurd tries to get out of the position.
Ferriera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simonsgaurd is working to get back to half guard.
Simonsgaurd is working hard here to advance position.
Ferriera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferriera looking to control but Simonsgaurd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simonsgaurd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simonsgaurd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferriera wants to finish this one by submission but Simonsgaurd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ferriera.
Simonsgaurd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simonsgaurd looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Will Ferriera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ferriera doesn't have the hooks in and Simonsgaurd manages to turn into his guard.
Simonsgaurd advances position into side control!
Simonsgaurd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferriera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simonsgaurd's guard! Nice work there by Ferriera!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera wants to stand but Simonsgaurd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simonsgaurd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simonsgaurd has a closed guard, preventing Ferriera from standing up.
Ferriera passes into half guard.
Ferriera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simonsgaurd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simonsgaurd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ferriera pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Ferriera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simonsgaurd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ferriera looking to secure an arm triangle but Simonsgaurd defends it well.
Ferriera is looking to stand but Simonsgaurd has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Simonsgaurd regains half guard.
Ferriera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferriera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simonsgaurd looking for submissions off his back.
Ferriera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simonsgaurd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferriera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd wants to get back to full guard.
Simonsgaurd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simonsgaurd is looking to improve his position.
Ferriera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Simonsgaurd tries to get to full guard but Ferriera has control of the leg.
Simonsgaurd is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferriera.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simonsgaurd.
Ferriera forces Simonsgaurd back against the cage and clinches.
Ferriera tries a body shot but Simonsgaurd blocks it.
Ferriera misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera.
Ferriera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simonsgaurd has clasped his hands together around Ferriera's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ferriera can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonsgaurd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferriera, who protects the arm well.
Simonsgaurd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferriera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simonsgaurd's guard! Nice work there by Ferriera!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simonsgaurd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferriera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferriera wanted to stand there but Simonsgaurd had control of the position.
Simonsgaurd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferriera has passed into half guard!
Ferriera is keen to just control but Simonsgaurd is a slippery customer.
Simonsgaurd is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigo Ferriera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simonsgaurd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferriera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simonsgaurd wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simonsgaurd wants to get back to full guard but Ferriera has passed into side control.
Simonsgaurd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ferriera has control of Simonsgaurd's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simonsgaurd regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Simonsgaurd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferriera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Simonsgaurd is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferriera has taken his back - oops!
Ferriera is hanging on to Simonsgaurd's back as he tries to escape.
Rodrigo Ferriera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferriera is riding his opponent, not letting Simonsgaurd buck him off.
Simonsgaurd prevents Ferriera from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd tries to break free.
I would not like to be Simonsgaurd right now.
Simonsgaurd tries to escape but Ferriera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ferriera is looking to control Simonsgaurd but Simonsgaurd is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simonsgaurd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simonsgaurd is keeping busy.
Simonsgaurd wants to escape the position.
Simonsgaurd staying busy and making it hard for Ferriera to control.
Ferriera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd tries to escape the position.
Ferriera is looking to control Simonsgaurd but Simonsgaurd is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simonsgaurd tries to break free.
Simonsgaurd prevents Ferriera from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ferriera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera keeps control of the position as Simonsgaurd tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Ferriera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferriera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Ferriera!
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