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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 261 p4p, 157 weight class) and Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 21 p4p, 11 weight class). Ferkingstad comes to the cage accompanied by Try That In A Small Town. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 cm 34 156 27 - 20 - 0 |
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174 cm 32 144 23 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler Dangerous knees Good gas tank |
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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 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferkingstad moves away. Ferkingstad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut. Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ferkingstad misses with a few strikes there.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily. Ferkingstad throws a leg kick enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab. Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A jab from Ferkingstad misses. Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez takes one to the chin there. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Ferkingstad moves out of range easily. Ferkingstad is looking to counter the offense by Jurgensen Sanchez and move into the clinch. A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ferkingstad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez. The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes. Ferkingstad backing away here, and Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Jurgensen Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ferkingstad staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ferkingstad staying out of range there. Ferkingstad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ferkingstad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferkingstad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferkingstad dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it. Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping left. Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab. Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez. Ferkingstad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there and Jurgensen Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses. An inside leg kick from Ferkingstad misses. Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab. Jurgensen Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Ferkingstad's shoulder, as Ferkingstad tries to avoid the shot. Ferkingstad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jurgensen Sanchez is able to avoid easily. A punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the body. A low kick from Ferkingstad misses and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab from Ferkingstad. Jurgensen Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ferkingstad looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range. As Ferkingstad backs off Jurgensen Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it all. Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Ferkingstad loads up on a big left hand. Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez. Ferkingstad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Ferkingstad misses with a straight left. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jurgensen Sanchez!
Ferkingstad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Ferkingstad loads up on a big left hand. Nice body kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez. A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferkingstad cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jurgensen Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to bum rush Ferkingstad with a series of wild strikes but Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ferkingstad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily. Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jurgensen Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ferkingstad has Jurgensen Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferkingstad lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad. Jurgensen Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jurgensen Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jurgensen Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick. Ferkingstad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferkingstad moves forwards but Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab. Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses. Ferkingstad feints and then cracks Jurgensen Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down. Ferkingstad tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away. The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Ferkingstad manages to avoid taking any serious damage. An inside leg kick lands from Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick. A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target. Ferkingstad looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick. Good work by Jurgensen Sanchez as he checks the leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ferkingstad tries to clinch up but Jurgensen Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. Jurgensen Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. An inside leg kick from Ferkingstad misses. Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ferkingstad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferkingstad is just out of range. Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferkingstad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ferkingstad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick. Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ferkingstad misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Ferkingstad ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez punishes Ferkingstad's body with a nice straight punch. Ferkingstad lands with a straight right. Jurgensen Sanchez didn't see that one coming. Ferkingstad defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand. Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back. A little jabbing left from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jurgensen Sanchez thumps Ferkingstad with a low kick. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Ferkingstad avoids it easily. Ferkingstad drives through and clinches with Jurgensen Sanchez against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez stalling the fight.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ferkingstad lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Ferkingstad fails to land. Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jurgensen Sanchez backwards. Ferkingstad tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Ferkingstad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jurgensen Sanchez backwards. Jurgensen Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Ferkingstad moves away and avoids it. Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to Ferkingstad's midsection. Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily. Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss. Ferkingstad scores with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ferkingstad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Ferkingstad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jurgensen Sanchez. Ferkingstad moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez. A big right from Jurgensen Sanchez misses. Ferkingstad jabs Jurgensen Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ferkingstad lands a head shot. Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab. A right-left combo lands from Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Ferkingstad to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferkingstad misses with a wild body shot. Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferkingstad. Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ferkingstad looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely. Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Ferkingstad to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Ferkingstad backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. 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! Ferkingstad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab. Ferkingstad misses with a left hand and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand. Ferkingstad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target. Jurgensen Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferkingstad with a body shot. Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad. Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferkingstad should have avoided that one. Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. Jurgensen Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ferkingstad throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ferkingstad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferkingstad tries to score with a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves his leg out of the way. The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ferkingstad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Ferkingstad blocks it. Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a left hand and Ferkingstad counters with a good low kick that Jurgensen Sanchez was not able to check. Ferkingstad throws a body shot but no joy. Jurgensen Sanchez punishes Ferkingstad's body with a nice straight punch. Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad throws a half hearted mid kick. Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand. Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Ferkingstad sees coming a mile off. Jurgensen Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Ferkingstad's ribs. Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Ferkingstad backs away looking to recover. Ferkingstad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. 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! Jurgensen Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferkingstad under the eye. Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab. Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a nice hook. Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jurgensen Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jurgensen Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ferkingstad misses with a body kick. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick. Ferkingstad misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Ferkingstad avoids it easily. Ferkingstad half committed to a counter leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A jab from Ferkingstad misses. A solid body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez. Ferkingstad misses with a straight right. Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Jurgensen Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Ferkingstad avoids it. Ferkingstad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ferkingstad checks a leg kick nicely. Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick. A right-left combo lands from Jurgensen Sanchez. Ferkingstad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A jab lands there for Ferkingstad. A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses. Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Ferkingstad down with leg kicks. Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily. Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses. Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing. A nice inside leg kick there by Ferkingstad. That's going to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down. Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ferkingstad throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it. Jurgensen Sanchez is looking for the big counter here. You can see that Jurgensen Sanchez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Ferkingstad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad. Jurgensen Sanchez works over Ferkingstad's head and body with a nice combination. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ferkingstad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ferkingstad slips a jab and a cross from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand. Jurgensen Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick. Ferkingstad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That has opened up Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut even more. Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferkingstad blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ferkingstad lands a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez is rocked! Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the body. Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it. Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range. Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez is having none of it. A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez. Ferkingstad slips a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ferkingstad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Ferkingstad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jurgensen Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ferkingstad looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range. Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
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