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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrari has chosen Holy Diver by Dio as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ferrari as Jackson shoots in.
Ferrari feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Ferrari then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Andrew Jackson has been cut.
No joy there for Ferrari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Ferrari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson prevents Ferrari from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrew Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferrari sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ferrari is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrari is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferrari squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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 Andrew Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferrari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferrari.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferrari enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferrari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferrari is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ferrari can't break the clinch.
Ferrari is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari is trying to break free.
Ferrari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson has Ferrari pressed against the cage, preventing Ferrari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson prevents Ferrari from breaking the clinch.
Jackson trying to stall but Ferrari improves his position.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferrari's efforts to push away.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferrari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferrari is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a double jab.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Andrew Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Ferrari.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Ferrari misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferrari throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferrari won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Ferrari is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Ferrari is being controlled here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrew Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ferrari throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
A low kick from Ferrari misses
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Ferrari didn't expect that.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Ferrari keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferrari is defended easily by Jackson.
Ferrari tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Vinicius Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Ferrari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrari. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Vinicius Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferrari wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferrari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Ferrari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrew Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Ferrari.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ferrari shoots in.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferrari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Ferrari shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferrari's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andrew Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ferrari as Jackson shoots in.
Ferrari thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Ferrari wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Jackson!
Andrew Jackson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to fight the best and one day be the champion'.
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