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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franco Ferrell (ranked 3087 p4p, 25498 weight class) and Tom Drechsler (ranked 277 p4p, 415 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drechsler's choice of entrance music: Back in Black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Drechsler!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drechsler doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrell circles away.
Ferrell stuffs the takedown attempt from Drechsler. Drechsler gets slowly back to his feet.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.
Drechsler instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ferrell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drechsler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drechsler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferrell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drechsler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell drops back looking for a leg! Drechsler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drechsler manages to kick Ferrell off! Ferrell jumps back into Drechsler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrell trying to control but Drechsler is working from the bottom.
Ferrell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drechsler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferrell, into his guard.
Ferrell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drechsler stacks Ferrell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drechsler!
Ferrell sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferrell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferrell tries to roll over but Drechsler keeps him under control.
Ferrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferrell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drechsler pulls his head out easily.
Drechsler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferrell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Drechsler seems content to control.
Drechsler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drechsler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Drechsler trying to control but Ferrell is working from the bottom.
Ferrell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drechsler is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ferrell pulls Drechsler in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferrell but Ferrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferrell successfully pulls guard.
Drechsler slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ferrell.
Ferrell actively working from the bottom here.
Drechsler trying to control the action but Ferrell is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrell throws a strike from the bottom but Drechsler passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Drechsler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drechsler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drechsler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferrell circles away.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferrell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drechsler smiles and moves away.
Ferrell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drechsler.
Drechsler is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferrell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Drechsler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drechsler tries to clinch but Ferrell moves out of range.
Tom Drechsler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drechsler is looking to clinch.
Drechsler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Drechsler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferrell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drechsler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drechsler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drechsler working hard to break the clinch.
Drechsler is struggling to control the position.
Ferrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drechsler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drechsler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrell swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler misses with a kick to the body.
Ferrell throws a quick counter head kick but Drechsler was just out of range.
Drechsler tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferrell throws a counter high kick but Drechsler was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferrell misses its target.
Drechsler is breathing heavily.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.
Ferrell appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell leaves Drechsler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Ferrell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Ferrell as Drechsler shoots in.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drechsler shoots in and drives through. Ferrell sprawls well.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drechsler wants to clinch.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler shoots in for a double leg but Ferrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferrell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drechsler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drechsler somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown but Ferrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferrell tried to counter with a leg kick but Drechsler avoided it.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Ferrell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Drechsler moves in looking to clinch but Ferrell pushes him off.
Drechsler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerrell.
Drechsler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferrell counters with a big head kick but Drechsler shrugs it off.
Franco Ferrell is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drechsler gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
Drechsler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Ferrell blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell is trying to pull guard but Drechsler has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrell tries to score a body lock takedown but Drechsler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drechsler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drechsler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Drechsler pulls guard effortlessly.
Drechsler keeping full guard, as Ferrell tries to pass.
Ferrell gets to his feet. Drechsler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Drechsler misses.
Ferrell throws a counter high kick but Drechsler was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drechsler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drechsler tries to clinch
and Ferrell counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drechsler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ferrell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler swings for the body but Ferrell moves out of range.
Drechsler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ferrell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferrell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Drechsler throws a right hand that Ferrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrell also avoids with ease.
Ferrell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferrell wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drechsler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferrell is fending him off so far but Drechsler persists. Nope, Ferrell circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferrell.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drechsler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drechsler closes the distance and pushes Ferrell back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrell pulls guard successfully.
Ferrell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drechsler is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Franco Ferrell.
I think Ferrell 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Ferrell!
Franco Ferrell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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RATING
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