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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franco Ferrell (ranked 2634 p4p, 3177 weight class) and Alexander Medisan (ranked 238 p4p, 277 weight class). Alexander Medisan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franco Ferrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Medisan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medisan dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Medisan clinches.
Ferrell is trying to drag Medisan to the mat but Medisan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Medisan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Ferrell can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Medisan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Medisan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Ferrell blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medisan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Ferrell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Medisan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrell jumps guard but Medisan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Medisan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medisan is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Medisan.
Medisan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Medisan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferrell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Medisan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrell is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Medisan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrell avoids the elbow strike from Medisan, against the cage.
Medisan gets through Ferrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Medisan stalls.
Ferrell being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medisan.
Medisan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medisan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medisan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferrell up against the cage.
Medisan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Ferrell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferrell avoids a wild elbow strike from Medisan.
Medisan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
Medisan blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Medisan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferrell wants to take the fight to the mat but Medisan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Medisan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Medisan on the inside.
Medisan leaning against his opponent.
Medisan lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medisan.
Medisan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Medisan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Medisan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrells head.
Ferrell avoids the elbow strike from Medisan, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Medisan scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medisan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Medisan misses with an elbow over the top.
Medisan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Medisan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medisan.
A shot in the inside from Medisan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Medisan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferrell's brow.
Medisan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Medisan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Medisan misses with a takedown attempt - Ferrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Medisan gets a clinch.
A short left from Medisan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medisan lands a nice uppercut.
Medisan'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medisan lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Medisan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Medisan lands with a right to the head.
Medisan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Medisan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferrell's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Medisan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Medisan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Medisan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medisan somewhat.
Medisan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferrell but Ferrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferrell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Medisan.
Medisan has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Medisan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Medisan has managed to clinch.
Ferrell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Medisan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Medisan after a bit of a struggle.
Ferrell has Medisan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Medisan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrell stalling in the clinch but Medisan improves position.
Ferrell avoids a wild elbow strike from Medisan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Medisan controlling the action here for a moment.
Medisan lands with a short shot to the head.
Medisan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Medisan after a bit of a struggle.
Ferrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Medisan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medisan is pushing Ferrell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Medisan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Medisan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medisan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Medisan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell takes a shot to the head.
Medisan just leaning against Ferrell, taking a breather.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander Medisan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Medisan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
Medisan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Medisan effectively controlling the action here.
Ferrell wants a takedown but no success here.
Medisan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medisan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Medisan.
Ferrell letting Medisan take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Medisan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Medisan lands with a short shot to the head.
Medisan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Medisan avoiding damage.
Medisan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medisan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
Ferrell has Medisan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Medisan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Medisan taking a breather.
Ferrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Medisan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Medisan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferrell is working for takedown but Medisan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Medisan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Medisan on the inside.
Medisan has Ferrell pressed against the cage.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medisan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medisan effectively controlling the action here.
Ferrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medisan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Medisan.
Medisan has managed to clinch.
Medisan taking a breather.
Ferrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Medisan.
Medisan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Medisan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Medisan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Medisan.
Medisan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Medisan.
Medisan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Medisan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medisan pushes Ferrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medisan gets through Ferrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Medisan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell tries to score a body lock takedown but Medisan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Medisan is stalling here.
Medisan gets through Ferrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Medisan lands with a short shot to the head.
Medisan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Medisan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferrell up against the cage.
Medisan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Medisan gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
Medisan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Medisan slows down the pace here.
Medisan lands a right hand.
Ferrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Medisan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Medisan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Medisan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Medisan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferrell, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferrell takes a shot to the head.
Ferrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferrell tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medisan.
The referee calls for Medisan to work.
Medisan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medisan trying to stall but Ferrell improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Medisan throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medisan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Medisan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Medisan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Medisan postures up in Ferrell's guard and throws a big left but Ferrell blocks it.
Medisan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Medisan defends well.
Medisan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medisan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Medisan with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medisan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medisan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferrell looking for a triangle here. Medisan is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferrell pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Medisan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Franco Ferrell!
Franco Ferrell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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