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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Dali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ferrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dali comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Stop Believing. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Dali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Ferrier!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferrier.
Dali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Dali.
Dali drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dali makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferrier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferrier manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferrier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferrier misses with the combination.
Dali throws a low kick but Ferrier avoids it.
Ferrier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dali eats them both and turns towards Ferrier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Dali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferrier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ferrier rushes Dali and presses him up against the cage.
Ferrier blocks the elbow strike.
Ferrier managing to block the knees to the body from Dali.
Ferrier stalling in the clinch but Dali improves position.
Ferrier tries a knee to the head but Dali blocks it.
Ferrier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dali takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dali working aggressively here.
Ferrier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferrier.
Ferrier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferrier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dali's defenses.
Ferrier has Dali pushed against the cage.
Ferrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferrier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dali shoots in for a double leg but Ferrier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dali is breathing heavily.
Ferrier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dali but Dali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dali looks to throw the jab but Ferrier is out of range.
Dali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferrier tries to clinch up but Dali circles away and keeps his distance.
Dali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferrier.
Ferrier misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferrier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrier throws a right and a left that Dali avoids nicely.
Dali swings for the body but Ferrier moves out of range.
Ferrier staying out of range there.
Dali drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dali keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferrier's head.
Dali is in close to Ferrier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dali trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dali landing with the ground and pound.
Ferrier wants to stand and escape but Dali is having none of it.
Dali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dali cracks Ferrier with a solid left hand.
Ferrier wants to stand and escape but Dali is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dali lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrier is looking to stand up but Dali isn't so interested in that idea.
Dali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferrier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dali trying to control the position but Ferrier is working away.
Dali connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferrier some visible discomfort.
Ferrier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dali connects with a decent elbow.
Dali is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferrier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dali is working Ferrier over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dali working the head and body with strikes.
Dali lands a nice forearm strike.
Ferrier throws Dali to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dali throws a body punch but Ferrier moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dali. Ferrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferrier shoots in for a double leg but Dali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ferrier throws a push kick but Dali slaps the foot to one side.
Dali throws a big shot that misses.
Dali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Dali.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dali.
Ferrier connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dali shoots in and gets a takedown into Ferrier's guard.
Dali is working Ferrier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Salvador Dali will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dali throws a right hand that Ferrier ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrier also avoids with ease.
Ferrier misses with a two punch combination.
Ferrier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Salvador Dali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrier leaves Dali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferrier misses with a low kick.
Dali is looking to wear down Ferrier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dali closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferrier did well to prevent Dali getting side control.
Ferrier manages to get to full guard.
Ferrier wants to get back to his feet but Dali is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dali scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferrier wants to stand and escape but Dali is having none of it.
Dali wants to control from the top but Ferrier keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrier wants to stand and escape but Dali is having none of it.
Dali is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dali cracks Ferrier with a solid left hand.
Dali trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dali won't allow Ferrier to get back to his feet.
Dali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferrier's guard.
Ferrier is trying to stand.
Ferrier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dali working the head and body with strikes.
Ferrier pushes Dali off looking to stand but Dali dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dali slips a nice elbow through Ferrier's hands, connecting with Ferrier's forehead.
Dali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dali is trying to control. Ferrier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrier is looking to escape.
Dali working over Ferrier with some ground and pound. Ferrier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dali working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dali drops an elbow to the side of Ferrier's head.
Dali is nestled in close to Ferrier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dali working over Ferrier with some ground and pound. Ferrier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dali lands a nice short elbow.
Ferrier is looking to escape.
Dali working Ferrier over with strikes.
Dali working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dali looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ferrier pushes Dali off looking to stand but Dali dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Dali there.
Ferrier is trying to stand back up but Dali is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Dali 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.
Ferrier tries to roll over but Dali keeps him under control.
Ferrier wants to get back to full guard but Dali has mounted him!
Ferrier really wants to buck Dali off and get back to his feet.
Dali putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dali can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferrier is looking to escape.
Salvador Dali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dali with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dali postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ferrier looks a forlorn figure.
Dali fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dali lands a heavy elbow.
Ferrier really wants to buck Dali off and get back to his feet.
Dali lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Ferrier that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dali with good strikes from the mount here!
Dali lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferrier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dali looking to control but Ferrier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dali working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dali wants to control the pace but Ferrier is squirming around nicely.
Dali is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ferrier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Dali dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ferrier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dali closes the distance and clinches up with Ferrier, looking for a takedown. Dali pushes Ferrier against the cage but Ferrier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dali throws a low kick, looking for Ferrier's leg but Ferrier calmly moves out of range.
Dali shoots in but Ferrier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferrier scores with a punch to the head.
Ferrier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferrier misses with a series of wild punches.
Dali swings for the body but Ferrier moves out of range.
Salvador Dali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrier lands with a straight right. Dali didn't see that one coming.
Nick Ferrier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Dali or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferrier which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Dali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrier tries to close the distance and clinch but Dali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferrier slips a straight right by Dali.
Ferrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dali.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferrier connects with a looping right hand.
Ferrier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dali slips a jab and a cross from Ferrier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Ferrier.
Dali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferrier shoots in and bounces Dali off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferrier wants to stand but Dali has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dali might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dali wants to sweep but no luck.
Dali is trying to control the position but Ferrier postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrier is looking to stand up but Dali won't let him.
Dali trying to keep a closed guard but Ferrier is proving a slippery customer.
Dali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dali tries to get out of the position.
Dali working for a triangle but Ferrier defends it easily.
Dali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferrier is aware though and is defending well.
Dali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferrier is one step ahead there.
Ferrier wanted to stand there but Dali had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dali working a defensive guard here.
Ferrier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ferrier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dali cracks Ferrier with an open hand slap.
Ferrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Dali is just out of range.
Dali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrier circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrier. Those never looked like landing.
Ferrier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dali slips a jab and a cross from Ferrier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrier has managed to clinch.
Ferrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Dali has double underhooks.
Dali tries to work over Ferrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferrier tries to break the clinch but Dali is controlling the position.
Dali throws an elbow that misses.
Ferrier avoids a wild elbow strike from Dali.
Dali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferrier avoids it.
Ferrier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferrier misses with a few strikes there.
Dali throws the left hand but Ferrier avoids the punch easily.
Nick Ferrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Ferrier. No joy for Dali on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrier darts in and clinches Dali up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferrier as Dali tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dali throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Ferrier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dali 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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