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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kresimir Hajduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hajduk's entrance music is Face the pain - Steam. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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197 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kresimir Hajduk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leandro Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hajduk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hajduk wants it to stay on the feet.
Hajduk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Hajduk slams his shin into Ferreira's torso.
Kresimir Hajduk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hajduk slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferreira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferreira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hajduk.
It looks like Kresimir Hajduk has been cut.
Hajduk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hajduk's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Hajduk is keeping the position.
Hajduk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferreira preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hajduk, up you get!
Hajduk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hajduk is breathing heavily.
Hajduk 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.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hajduk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hajduk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ferreira escapes and throws Hajduk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hajduk is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ferreira is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hajduk is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferreira has taken his back - oops!
Hajduk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hajduk is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira forces the positional change into back control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hajduk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ferreira controls the position.
Ferreira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hajduk is defending well though. Ferreira let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Hajduk right now.
Ferreira controlling the position well here. Hajduk rolled but Ferreira kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Ferreira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hajduk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ferreira's guard. Nice work there by Hajduk.
Hajduk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hajduk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira pushes Hajduk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Ferreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kresimir Hajduk's cut.
That's time! Hajduk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ferreira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hajduk is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hajduk wants to get back to full guard but Ferreira has passed into side control.
Hajduk gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira winds up and cracks Hajduk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira prevents Hajduk from improving his position.
Ferreira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ferreira prevents Hajduk from improving his position.
Hajduk tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ferreira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ferreira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two 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.
Hajduk wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ferreira is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hajduk is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leandro Ferreira just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferreira has a takedown stuffed.
Hajduk shoots and misses
so Ferreira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hajduk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hajduk keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Hajduk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira pushing down on Hajduk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hajduk is looking for a sweep. Ferreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferreira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hajduk wants to get back to full guard but Ferreira has passed into side control.
Hajduk is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kresimir Hajduk's cut.
That's time! Hajduk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ferreira gets the takedown into side control.
Ferreira wants to control but Hajduk is keeping him busy.
Hajduk gets back to half guard.
Hajduk is looking to get back to full guard here but Ferreira has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ferreira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control the pace but Hajduk is squirming around nicely.
Hajduk is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferreira has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferreira tries to control but Hajduk wriggling away.
Ferreira lands a big elbow.
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.
Hajduk tries to reverse the position but Ferreira maintains control.
Ferreira controlling his opponent.
Ferreira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajduk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hajduk kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leandro Ferreira just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hajduk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferreira sprawls well initially but Hajduk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ferreira is refusing to be controlled, as Hajduk sits in half guard.
Ferreira moves into full guard.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Hajduk from controlling successfully.
Leandro Ferreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kresimir Hajduk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hajduk with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leandro Ferreira.
Well Ferreira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Ferreira!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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