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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson McGinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira's entrance music is Wrathchild. A fine choice. McGinley has chosen I got this as his entrance music. Anderson McGinley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson McGinley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGinley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferreira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferreira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ferreira delivers a nice body kick.
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!
McGinley with a nice cross.
McGinley cracks Ferreira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferreira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferreira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Anderson McGinley has been cut.
Ferreira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGinley is out of range.
Ferreira throws out a leg kick but McGinley moves out of range and Ferreira only half commits.
McGinley feints and then cracks Ferreira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferreira down.
McGinley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Leonardo Ferreira has been cut.
Ferreira thows a leg kick but McGinley checks it
and McGinley counters with a nice body kick.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGinley, as that shot connected.
McGinley throws a right hand that Ferreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreira also avoids with ease.
McGinley lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to land a leg kick but McGinley saw it coming and moves away.
McGinley moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira pushes him off.
McGinley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGinley motions for Ferreira to come forward. McGinley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. McGinley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ferreira slips under a jab from McGinley.
McGinley moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGinley.
Ferreira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferreira throws a body kick that misses
and McGinley counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferreira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferreira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGinley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
McGinley misses with a leg kick.
McGinley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGinley thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - McGinley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferreira blocks the body kick.
McGinley has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGinley throws a head punch that misses.
McGinley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGinley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGinley scores with a shoulder strike.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
McGinley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGinley blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
McGinley missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferreira's elbow.
I was talking to Ferreira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from McGinley fails to land.
McGinley looking to throw knees to the head but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
McGinley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGinley misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinley misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinley throws a head punch that misses.
McGinley looking to throw knees to the head but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
McGinley misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Ferreira.
McGinley misses with a punch to the body.
McGinley is working Ferreira over against the cage.
McGinley trying to land knees to the body.
Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGinley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinley scores with a shot to the side of Ferreira's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGinley.
Ferreira managing to block the knees to the body from McGinley.
A nice left hand lands by McGinley.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGinley just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGinley stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGinley fails to land.
McGinley lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferreira won't want to take too many of those.
McGinley throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGinley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but McGinley avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
McGinley controlling the action here for a moment.
McGinley pushes Ferreira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson McGinley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ferreira throws the kick towards the body but McGinley avoids it.
McGinley connects with a right hand. Ferreira shakes it off.
McGinley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira manages to avoid it.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
McGinley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anderson McGinley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGinley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGinley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferreira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGinley to keep the fight standing.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira.
McGinley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferreira.
McGinley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGinley misses with a body punch.
Ferreira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGinley has Ferreira pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferreira's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGinley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira prevents a body shot from McGinley.
Ferreira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGinley scores a nice knee to the body.
McGinley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinley lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ferreira manages to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGinley trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGinley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGinley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGinley with a nice head shot there.
McGinley throwing strikes but missing.
Ferreira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGinley wants to stand but Ferreira is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGinley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGinley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinley stands up from Ferreira's guard - McGinley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ferreira throws a low kick but McGinley avoids it.
Ferreira tries to move into range but McGinley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferreira pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGinley is out of range and Ferreira settles back down.
Ferreira pushes McGinley away with a front kick.
McGinley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferreira's head backwards.
McGinley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferreira gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGinley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ferreira moves forwards but McGinley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinley tries a head kick but it misses.
McGinley slips a straight right by Ferreira.
McGinley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGinley has closed the distance and engaged Ferreira in a clinch.
Ferreira tries to circle away but McGinley has him pinned against the cage.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGinley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGinley misses with some punches.
McGinley tries to throw a body punch but Ferreira avoids it by throwing McGinley back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira tries to pull guard but McGinley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGinley pushes Ferreira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira is trying to pull guard but McGinley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson McGinley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
McGinley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferreira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGinley.
Ferreira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGinley is out of range.
Ferreira lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGinley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ferreira counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferreira.
McGinley avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGinley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferreira.
McGinley lands a leg kick that knocks Ferreira off balance momentarily.
Leonardo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGinley.
Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGinley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGinley lands with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGinley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGinley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferreira.
McGinley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferreira will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but McGinley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGinley.
Ferreira needs to keep his hands up - McGinley had a free shot at his head there.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferreira momentarily.
Leonardo Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but McGinley is just out of range.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinley manages to avoid it.
Ferreira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGinley if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferreira ducks right into an uppercut from McGinley.
A combination from McGinley does no damage.
Ferreira throws a push kick but McGinley slaps the foot to one side.
McGinley ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira.
McGinley connects with a nice looking jab.
McGinley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira throws a body kick that misses.
McGinley jabs Ferreira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGinley checks a leg kick.
McGinley wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a low kick but McGinley avoids it.
Ferreira connects with a body shot that sends McGinley's belly button to the back.
McGinley throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but McGinley slips the punch.
Ferreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Ferreira.
McGinley connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to score with a low kick but McGinley moves his leg out of the way.
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick from McGinley.
Ferreira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGinley scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferreira is looking to wear down McGinley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGinley misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinley cracks the inside of Ferreira's front leg.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
McGinley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ferreira.
Ferreira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ferreira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferreira thows a leg kick but McGinley checks it
and McGinley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira misses with a kick to the body
letting McGinley counter with a right hand.
McGinley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McGinley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson McGinley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGinley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson McGinley!
An out of breath Anderson McGinley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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