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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franco Ferrell (ranked 2581 p4p, 3203 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 238 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 3 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Einstein looks to move away, Ferrell throws a big counter combo but Einstein just gets out of the way.
Einstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Ferrell blocks the low kick.
Einstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferrell blocks the body kick.
As Einstein tries to get set, Ferrell tries to push him back and clinch up but Einstein manages to avoid the attempt.
Einstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferrell.
Einstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Einstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferrell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferrell avoids the head kick by Einstein.
Ferrell is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein misses with a head kick.
Ferrell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Einstein scores with a spinning back kick!
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein takes a swing at Ferrell's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein lands with a kick to the temple. Ferrell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Einstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferrell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Einstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferrell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ferrell drops back looking for a leg! Einstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Einstein manages to kick Ferrell off! Ferrell jumps back into Einstein's guard.
Ferrell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Einstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferrell has Einstein in his guard.
Ferrell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Einstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Einstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Einstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferrell working for a triangle but Einstein defends it easily.
Ferrell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Einstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Einstein is looking to stand up but Ferrell won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell working for a triangle but Einstein defends it easily.
Einstein postures up.
Einstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferrell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Einstein defends well.
Einstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Einstein is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferrell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Einstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Einstein clinches up with Ferrell and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Einstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Einstein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferrell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Einstein.
Ferrell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferrell misses its target.
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein instigates a clinch.
Ferrell blocks an uppercut.
Einstein gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
Ferrell is working for takedown but Einstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Einstein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferrell is trying to trip Einstein. He has hold of a leg but Einstein is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ferrell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ferrell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferrell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferrell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Einstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Einstein has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrell has a closed guard, preventing Einstein from standing up.
Einstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Ferrell keeps moving.
Ferrell is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein wants to stand but Ferrell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Einstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Einstein looking to sit in guard and control but Ferrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferrell prevents Einstein from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Einstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Einstein throws a push kick but Ferrell slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick by Einstein misses
and Ferrell counters with a big head kick but Einstein shrugs it off.
Einstein looks for the body kick but Ferrell saw that one coming.
Einstein throws a body kick that misses.
Einstein throws a low kick, looking for Ferrell's leg but Ferrell calmly moves out of range.
Albert Einstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Einstein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferrell is just out of range.
Einstein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerrell.
Einstein looks to land a body kick but Ferrell moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferrell misses its target.
Einstein clinches.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Einstein pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein throws a nice head kick!
Einstein is breathing heavily.
Einstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick from Einstein misses.
Einstein misses with a body shot.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Albert Einstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferrell moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Einstein misses with a straight right.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Einstein throws a lazy head kick
and Ferrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrell moves away.
Einstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Einstein clinches up against the cage.
Ferrell tries for a takedown but Einstein manages to get underhooks.
Ferrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferrell is trying to drag Einstein to the mat but Einstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferrell blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell is working for takedown but Einstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein missing with knees to the body.
Ferrell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ferrell prevents Einstein from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Einstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferrell stops Einstein from getting back to his feet.
Ferrell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Einstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferrell.
Ferrell is trying to work for a kimura but Einstein is defending well.
Einstein wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Einstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferrell.
Ferrell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Einstein is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrell.
Einstein wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein tries to get to full guard but Ferrell has control of the leg.
Einstein kicks off Ferrell and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Einstein misses the target.
Einstein looks for the body kick but Ferrell saw that one coming.
Einstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerrell.
Ferrell avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Einstein is predictable there
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferrell.
Einstein is pressed up against the cage. Ferrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Einstein down to the mat. Einstein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferrell ducks under a wild hook from Einstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Einstein.
Einstein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferrell.
Einstein misses with a wild body shot.
Einstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Albert Einstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Einstein delivers a nice body kick.
Einstein tried to score with a low kick but Ferrell checks it.
Ferrell throws a big counter combination but Einstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Einstein throws a body punch but Ferrell moves out of range.
Ferrell throws a big counter combination but Einstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Einstein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferrell's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Einstein throws a front kick that sends Ferrell stumbling back into the cage.
Einstein throws a head kick that misses.
Ferrell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franco Ferrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Einstein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferrell is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Einstein 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!
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RATING
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