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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva (ranked 2578 p4p, 3447 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 349 p4p, 437 weight class). Averescu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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11 - 7 - 0 |
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26 - 39 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Ferreira Da Silva misses.
Averescu ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu gets tackled into the cage by Ferreira Da Silva. Ferreira Da Silva maintains the clinch.
Averescu blocks the elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Ferreira Da Silva back against the cage.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira Da Silva.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling the fight.
Ferreira Da Silva'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a double jab.
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.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferreira Da Silva.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a jab.
Ferreira Da Silva rushes Averescu and presses him up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva being controlled against the cage.
Averescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ferreira Da Silva.
The referee calls for Ferreira Da Silva to work.
That's four 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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Averescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu letting Ferreira Da Silva take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Ferreira Da Silva does no damage.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Averescu.
Ferreira Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreira Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Averescu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferreira Da Silva stalks Averescu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Averescu's face. Averescu staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Ferreira Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Averescu is rocked!
Ferreira Da Silva with a nice calf kick.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira Da Silva finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Ferreira Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Averescu seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Averescu is breathing heavily.
Ferreira Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreira Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva has Averescu pushed against the cage.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferreira Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow inside.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Averescu avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Ferreira Da Silva stalls.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Averescu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ferreira Da Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Averescu if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferreira Da Silva tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's time! Ferreira Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ferreira Da Silva gets a clinch.
Averescu letting Ferreira Da Silva take a breather here.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Averescu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Averescu wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Ferreira Da Silva to work.
Ferreira Da Silva just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ferreira Da Silva on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva is pushing Averescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ferreira Da Silva has Averescu pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Averescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferreira Da Silva clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva is struggling to control the position.
Averescu is looking to control Ferreira Da Silva's arms but Ferreira Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Averescu has his back to the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Ferreira Da Silva just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Ferreira Da Silva is out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira Da Silva misses the target.
That kick from Ferreira Da Silva tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferreira Da Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferreira Da Silva.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Ferreira Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Averescu tries to stall but Ferreira Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira Da Silva avoiding damage as Averescu throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferreira Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!
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energy
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hype
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