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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juninho Ferrara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mat Zo - The Found. Juninho Ferrara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juninho Ferrara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ferrara seems to be working for a kimura but Nakamura defends the submission attempt.
Nakamura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferrara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferrara is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ferrara has picked Nakamura up and slammed him! Nakamura can't keep hold of the triangle and Ferrara manages to pass to side control!
Ferrara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nakamura's legs.
Ferrara tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakamura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakamura regains half guard.
Ferrara working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Ferrara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Ferrara is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Ferrara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ferrara passes into side control!
Nakamura tries to buck Ferrara off but Ferrara is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Ferrara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferrara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferrara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferrara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ferrara stalling away here and it's allowed Nakamura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ferrara wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ferrara stacks Nakamura 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 Ferrara!
Nakamura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferrara's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Ferrara sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferrara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakamura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrara pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.
Ferrara decides to return to a standing position.
Ferrara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Ferrara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferrara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Nakamura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakamura tries to bum rush Ferrara with a series of wild strikes but Ferrara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Ferrara's head but Ferrara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferrara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferrara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferrara closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.
Ferrara tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.
Ferrara stalling in the clinch but Nakamura improves position.
Ferrara goes for a takedown attempt but Nakamura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juninho Ferrara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrara moves out of range easily.
Ferrara misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Vladimir Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Juninho Ferrara has been cut.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Juninho Ferrara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Ferrara moves away and avoids it.
Ferrara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Ferrara checks it.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferrara is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vladimir Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ferrara.
Ferrara lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrara moves out of range easily.
Nakamura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferrara back to the cage. Nakamura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakamura takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ferrara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakamura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
Ferrara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferrara lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferrara has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferrara looking to secure an arm triangle but Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
Nakamura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juninho Ferrara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakamura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ferrara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nakamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrara pulls his head out easily.
Nakamura is staying active underneath Ferrara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakamura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferrara stands up and beckons Nakamura to join him on the feet.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferrara fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferrara shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juninho Ferrara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrara moves out of range easily.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Ferrara avoids them all with ease.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferrara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferrara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Ferrara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Ferrara.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferrara.
Vladimir Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
Ferrara misses with a double jab
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferrara misses with a two punch combination.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
Nakamura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferrara's calf.
Nakamura throws a lazy head kick
and Ferrara moves into the clinch.
Nakamura is trying to force a seperation but Ferrara has the dominant position.
Nakamura tries to break free but Ferrara pushes him back against the cage.
Ferrara keeps control of Nakamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferrara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Nakamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakamura.
Nakamura punishes Ferrara's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrara moves out of range easily.
Nakamura connects with a single shot there.
Ferrara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferrara checks it well.
Nakamura cracks Ferrara with an open hand slap.
Nakamura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferrara on the side of the head.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferrara has time to react.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrara.
Ferrara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrara off to one side.
Ferrara has managed to clinch.
Ferrara trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrara tries to pull guard but Nakamura holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferrara drops back down to his feet.
Juninho Ferrara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrara has Nakamura pressed against the cage, preventing Nakamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakamura 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Nakamura!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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