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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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210 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
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223 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denard Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gabriel Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black misses with a hook.
Black lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferreira at a distance.
Ferreira looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Denard Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ferreira.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black misses with an uppercut. Ferreira saw that one coming.
Ferreira blocks a jab.
Black throws a right and a left that Ferreira avoids nicely.
Denard Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black throws a one two combo.
It looks like Gabriel Ferreira has been cut.
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferreira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferreira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Black connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira. Ferreira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck for Ferreira with that takedown attempt.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.
Black missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira blocks a jab.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Black is trying to defend but Ferreira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ferreira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black is staying active underneath Ferreira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is taking a breather. Black says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Ferreira wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Black.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Black.
Ferreira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Black swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denard Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Ferreira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black tries to sprawl but Ferreira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Black is looking to escape.
Black pushes Ferreira off and gets back to his feet.
Black throws a right and a left that Ferreira avoids nicely.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferreira gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Ferreira's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ferreira looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Ferreira.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferreira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira slows the pace down in half guard.
Black won't allow Ferreira to pass to mount.
Ferreira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferreira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Ferreira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ferreira controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Black avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ferreira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Ferreira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Black thuds his right hand into Ferreira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferreira slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Black scores with a body shot.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Black.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Black slips a jab from Ferreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Denard Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ferreira.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Denard Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black throws a right and a left that Ferreira avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferreira connects with a body shot.
Ferreira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ferreira postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Black is pushing Ferreira's head away, looking to escape. Ferreira manages to hold on to the position though.
Ferreira misses with the ground and pound.
Black sneaks out the side door and pushes Ferreira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferreira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black pushes Ferreira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ferreira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferreira is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is pushing Ferreira's head away, looking to escape. Ferreira manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black prevents Ferreira from improving position.
Ferreira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Black knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ferreira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Denard Black.
I think Black 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denard Black!
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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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