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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevey Ferritti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olegerio Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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176 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevey Ferritti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olegerio Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Ferritti circles away.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Ferritti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodriguez jabs at Ferritti's body.
Rodriguez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Ferritti on that attempt.
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Ferritti up against the cage.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferritti.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodriguez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferritti is working for takedown but Rodriguez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevey Ferritti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Ferritti back into the cage.
Rodriguez is leaning against Ferritti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferritti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Ferritti against the cage.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferritti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Ferritti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferritti walks into a jab.
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!
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Ferritti keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Ferritti is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Rodriguez.
Ferritti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferritti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferritti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferritti goes for a takedown attempt but Rodriguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodriguez wants to clinch
and Ferritti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ferritti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferritti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez keeping his opponent close.
Rodriguez struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferritti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olegerio Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Ferritti misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Ferritti keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Ferritti keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the head.
A good leg kick by Rodriguez.
Olegerio Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferritti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Olegerio Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevey Ferritti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferritti looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Ferritti keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferritti is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferritti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ferritti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodriguez to keep the fight standing.
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferritti is working for takedown but Rodriguez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevey Ferritti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez misses with a body kick.
Ferritti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferritti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ferritti. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Ferritti back into the cage.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olegerio Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Ferritti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferritti takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferritti takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Ferritti circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferritti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Ferritti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olegerio Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferritti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Ferritti circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez has Ferritti up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferritti tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferritti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferritti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferritti under the eye.
Ferritti walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks for the body kick but Ferritti saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Ferritti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevey Ferritti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Ferritti circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferritti avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferritti's calf.
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Ferritti.
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferritti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferritti under the eye.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez catches Ferritti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferritti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferritti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Ferritti.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Ferritti ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferritti also avoids with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stevey Ferritti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Ferritti moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Ferritti's head back.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Ferritti circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferritti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Olegerio Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferritti tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olegerio Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olegerio Rodriguez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Olegerio Rodriguez thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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hype
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