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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Afonso Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kataklismo Altrax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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186 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afonso Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kataklismo Altrax!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altrax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferreira tries to avoid it but Altrax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferreira to the ground. Ferreira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Altrax shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferreira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferreira lands in his opponent's guard.
Altrax keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Altrax manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira manages to get himself to full guard.
Altrax works over Ferreira with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferreira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Altrax keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferreira's head.
Altrax thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Altrax.
Altrax must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferreira pulls Altrax in close to his closed guard and prevents Altrax from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ferreira is looking for a triangle but Altrax pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira has his foot on Altrax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Altrax works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferreira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Altrax working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferreira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Altrax lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Altrax throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferreira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Altrax chips away with some ground and pound.
Altrax lands a couple of elbows.
Altrax throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferreira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferreira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Altrax doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Altrax manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Altrax throwing strikes but missing.
Altrax lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Altrax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Altrax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Altrax throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Altrax wants to clinch.
Kataklismo Altrax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altrax fails with the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferreira.
Afonso Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kataklismo Altrax.
Ferreira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Altrax is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
Altrax is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altrax is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Altrax moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Altrax wants to sweep but no luck.
Altrax is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afonso Ferreira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Altrax looks to clinch
and Ferreira counters with a shoot takedown. Altrax fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferreira stopping the sweep attempt from Altrax.
Ferreira lands a couple of elbows.
Altrax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Altrax keeps moving.
Altrax wants to hit a switch here but Ferreira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Altrax there!
Ferreira trying to control but Altrax is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira working for a submission but Altrax is keeping him at bay.
Altrax really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferreira tries to control but Altrax wriggling away.
Altrax is trying to escape the mount.
Altrax regains half guard.
Ferreira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Altrax does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Altrax moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Altrax tries to strike from the bottom.
Altrax is looking to sweep but instead, Ferreira has passed into half guard.
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Altrax sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altrax keeps working.
Altrax is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altrax is trying to get back to full guard.
Altrax moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferreira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A shot to the body from Altrax misses
and Ferreira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altrax wants to improve his position but Ferreira is controlling well.
Ferreira 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.
Altrax wants to improve his position but Ferreira is controlling well.
Ferreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Altrax is just riding it out for now. Ferreira eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afonso Ferreira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Altrax closes the distance but Ferreira moves to the side
and Ferreira counters with a shoot takedown. Altrax fights it but they end up in guard.
Altrax throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Altrax is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Altrax keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Altrax is retaining full guard.
Altrax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Altrax postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Altrax in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Altrax working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferreira's head.
Altrax makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Altrax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Altrax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferreira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Afonso Ferreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Altrax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Altrax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferreira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Altrax won't be happy with that.
Altrax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferreira is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Altrax looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ferreira gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Altrax is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ferreira lets go of the hold and Altrax can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Afonso Ferreira!
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hype
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RATING
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