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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera (ranked 1106 p4p, 1075 weight class) and Freaky Hiroshima (ranked 159 p4p, 157 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Freaky Hiroshima!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferriera has closed the distance and engaged Hiroshima in a clinch.
Ferriera manages to pull guard.
Ferriera has his foot on Hiroshima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hiroshima works his way back into a safe position though.
Hiroshima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hiroshima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferriera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiroshima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hiroshima wants to pass the guard but Ferriera is keeping the position.
Ferriera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hiroshima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hiroshima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshima wants to pass the guard but Ferriera is keeping the position.
Hiroshima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hiroshima is continuing to stall.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferriera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiroshima defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiroshima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hiroshima pushes down on Ferriera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferriera actively working from the bottom here.
Hiroshima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferriera is trying to maintain the position but Hiroshima is very close to passing his half guard.
Hiroshima looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera trying to control but Hiroshima postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiroshima misses the shot to the body.
Hiroshima doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferriera circles away.
Hiroshima rushes Ferriera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferriera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hiroshima.
Ferriera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hiroshima jumps guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hiroshima jumps guard and drags Ferriera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferriera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferriera slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshima trying to get back to full guard but Ferriera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ferriera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiroshima is looking to improve his position but Ferriera isn't that keen on the idea.
Hiroshima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hiroshima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hiroshima is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferriera trying to control but Hiroshima is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferriera avoids the attempt from Hiroshima to control.
Hiroshima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hiroshima doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferriera circles away.
Freaky Hiroshima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiroshima clinches up against the cage.
Ferriera working aggressively here.
Hiroshima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferriera smiles and moves away.
Hiroshima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferriera, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferriera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hiroshima tries to pull guard but Ferriera won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferriera tries to stall but Hiroshima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera jumps guard.
Hiroshima controlling from the top position.
Hiroshima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferriera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferriera is looking for a triangle but Hiroshima pushes his legs off easily.
Hiroshima is stalling in the full guard.
Hiroshima looking to pass the guard.
Hiroshima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ferriera is looking for a triangle but Hiroshima pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Hiroshima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hiroshima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hiroshima slows the pace down.
Hiroshima trying to control the action but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
Hiroshima tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ferriera wants to control but Hiroshima postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshima is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiroshima controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferriera is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hiroshima happy to just control the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hiroshima moves into the clinch successfully.
Hiroshima is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freaky Hiroshima.
That's four 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.
Ferriera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hiroshima up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hiroshima leaning against his opponent.
Ferriera has Hiroshima pressed against the cage.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiroshima jumps guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hiroshima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferriera smiles and moves away.
Ferriera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferriera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hiroshima.
Ferriera rushes Hiroshima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferriera decides to pull guard.
Ferriera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hiroshima defends well.
Hiroshima stands and throws Ferriera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Freaky Hiroshima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ferriera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hiroshima misses the shot to the body.
Ferriera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hiroshima.
Hiroshima throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiroshima throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferriera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hiroshima manages to circle out of the way.
Hiroshima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hiroshima successfully pulls guard.
Ferriera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferriera trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiroshima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiroshima 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera stands and throws Hiroshima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ferriera trying to control the position but Hiroshima is working away.
Hiroshima is looking to regain half guard here but Ferriera keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferriera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hiroshima is just riding it out for now. Ferriera eventually gives up the hold.
Hiroshima trying to control from the bottom.
Hiroshima tries to roll over but Ferriera keeps him under control.
Hiroshima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferriera pulls his head out easily.
Ferriera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Ferriera moves into full mount! Hiroshima won't be happy about that!
Ferriera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferriera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hiroshima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferriera looking to control but Hiroshima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hiroshima is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferriera wants to take Hiroshima's back here but Hiroshima is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hiroshima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferriera wants to take Hiroshima's back but he can't do it this time.
Hiroshima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferriera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferriera looking to control but Hiroshima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera content just to control the position here.
Hiroshima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferriera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hiroshima is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiroshima has given up his back here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferriera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!
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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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