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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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238 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darnell Simms!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simms fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferreira showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simms tries to kick Ferreira off but Ferreira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferreira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafael Ferreira wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Simms tries to clinch up
and Ferreira counters with a shoot takedown. Simms fights it but they end up in guard.
Simms is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira is controlling him.
Ferreira controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simms tries to clinch
and Ferreira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferreira works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rafael Ferreira just wasn't active enough.
Simms darts in trying to clinch
and Ferreira counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Simms!
Ferreira controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Ferreira dominated that 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.
Simms tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simms's guard.
Ferreira stops Simms from standing up.
Ferreira controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simms tries to clinch but Ferreira moves away
and Ferreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simms's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ferreira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simms is keeping the position for now.
Ferreira stops Simms from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rafael Ferreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simms is breathing heavily.
Rafael Ferreira has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Simms darts in and clinches Ferreira up against the cage.
Ferreira is trying to drag Simms to the mat but Simms just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferreira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simms gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira.
Simms has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira avoids the elbow strike from Simms, against the cage.
Simms comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simms pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferreira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simms gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simms gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simms has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
Simms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simms pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simms prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferreira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simms pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferreira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simms sprawls well initially but Ferreira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rafael Ferreira.
Simms tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferreira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simms won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Ferreira stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira'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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ferreira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simms for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Ferreira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Simms tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Ferreira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferreira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferreira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferreira gets a double leg takedown into Simms's guard.
Ferreira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferreira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simms to the ground. Ferreira is now in Simms's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira passes Simms's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira controlling the action here.
Simms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Simms is defending well.
Ferreira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafael Ferreira wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ferreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simms sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira somewhat.
Simms tries to clinch but Ferreira moves away
and Ferreira counters with a single leg into guard. Simms didn't expect that.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafael Ferreira wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Simms stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms rushes Ferreira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreira tries to score a body lock takedown but Simms shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferreira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simms lands an elbow just above Ferreira 's eye.
Ferreira blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Simms fails to land.
Ferreira blocks an elbow strike.
Simms misses with an elbow strike.
Simms throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferreira is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simms misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Simms is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreira, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Ferreira!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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