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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Kellerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Ferreria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kellerman comes to the cage accompanied by When Darkness Falls. 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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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakob Kellerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felipe Ferreria!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kellerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreria throws a head kick that misses.
Kellerman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferreria counters with a one-two to the body.
Kellerman shoots in for a takedown but Ferreria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferreria throws a head kick that misses
and Kellerman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferreria is trying to break the clinch but Kellerman has him pressed against the cage.
Ferreria wants to break free but Kellerman has control.
Ferreria fails to pull guard.
Kellerman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferreria's efforts to push away.
Kellerman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferreria gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kellerman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferreria after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Kellerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreria struggles to land a body shot inside as Kellerman controls his hands.
Ferreria is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreria wants to break free but Kellerman has control.
Ferreria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kellerman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferreria gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kellerman keeps control of Ferreria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kellerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferreria gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kellerman.
Ferreria wants to get back to striking at distance but Kellerman won't allow it.
Ferreria stops a takedown attempt from Kellerman.
Ferreria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferreria jumps guard but Kellerman stands there with Ferreria around his waist. Ferreria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kellerman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria wants to take the fight to the mat but Kellerman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kellerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreria controls his hands.
Kellerman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kellerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kellerman defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreria keeping moving, preventing Kellerman from controlling successfully.
Ferreria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferreria keeping moving, preventing Kellerman from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jakob Kellerman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ferreria throws a lazy head kick
and Kellerman counters by clinching up.
Kellerman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferreria avoids it.
Ferreria tries to break free but Kellerman pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ferreria's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kellerman prevents Ferreria from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferreria tries to break free but Kellerman pushes him back against the cage.
Kellerman looking for a takedown.
Kellerman tries to throw a body punch but Ferreria avoids it by throwing Kellerman back against the cage.
Kellerman keeps control of Ferreria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kellerman prevents Ferreria from breaking the clinch.
Ferreria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kellerman crunches a lovely knee into Ferreria's ribcage.
Kellerman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferreria.
Ferreria looks gassed!
Kellerman stalls.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kellerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferreria or not.
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 Jakob Kellerman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kellerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferreria but Ferreria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferreria swats away the attempt to clinch by Kellerman.
Kellerman clinches with his opponent.
Ferreria is trying to break free.
Ferreria manages to break the clinch.
Ferreria tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kellerman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreria somewhat.
A head kick by Ferreria misses
and Kellerman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferreria thinking.
Horrible takedown by Kellerman or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferreria which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Ferreria as Kellerman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Kellerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferreria misses with a head kick.
Ferreria fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kellerman avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferreria is breathing heavily.
Ferreria swats away the attempt to clinch by Kellerman.
Jakob Kellerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kellerman shoots in but Ferreria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferreria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman clinches up with Ferreria and pushes him back against the cage.
Kellerman keeps control of Ferreria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kellerman lands a damaging elbow.
Ferreria is looking for a takedown.
Ferreria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kellerman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kellerman has Ferreria pressed against the cage, preventing Ferreria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferreria tries to circle away but Kellerman has him pinned against the cage.
Kellerman goes for a takedown attempt but Ferreria pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kellerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferreria.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria looks to land a combination but Kellerman avoids it well.
Kellerman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferreria throws a sloppy head kick
and Kellerman counters with a head kick. That will keep Ferreria thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kellerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kellerman rushes Ferreria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kellerman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kellerman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferreria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Kellerman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kellerman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ferreria gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kellerman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Kellerman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ferreria gets tackled into the cage by Kellerman. Kellerman maintains the clinch.
Kellerman lands a left hand.
Ferreria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferreria shoots for a double leg takedown but Kellerman sprawls well. He's pushed Ferreria's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ferreria throws a head kick but Kellerman moves out of range.
Ferreria tries to clinch up but Kellerman circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferreria lands a head kick. Kellerman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferreria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferreria throws a lazy head kick
and Kellerman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kellerman closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreria has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kellerman uses from the top position.
Ferreria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kellerman wants to control from the top but Ferreria keeps moving.
Ferreria wants to improve his position but instead Kellerman has moved into half guard.
Kellerman prevents Ferreria from improving his position.
Kellerman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kellerman breaks from Ferreria's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria reaches up to try and control the position but Kellerman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ferreria rolls and tries to escape and now Kellerman has his back!
Kellerman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kellerman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferreria for as long as he can get away with.
Kellerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreria on the ground.
Kellerman doesn't have the hooks in and Ferreria manages to turn into his guard.
Jakob Kellerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kellerman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ferreria drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kellerman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kellerman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kellerman!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jakob Kellerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferreria pushes Kellerman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kellerman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman controlling from side mount.
Jakob Kellerman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ferreria slaps away a takedown attempt from Kellerman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreria scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Kellerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kellerman, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Kellerman!
Jakob Kellerman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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