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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira comes to the cage accompanied by Killers. Arvydas Sabonis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arvydas Sabonis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira tried to score with a low kick but Sabonis checks it.
Sabonis is looking to clinch.
Sabonis throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sabonis tries to score with a low kick but Ferreira moves his leg out of the way.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Sabonis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferreira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Sabonis.
Ferreira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sabonis is out of range.
Ferreira lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sabonis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arvydas Sabonis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sabonis misses the jab.
Sabonis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabonis.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and Sabonis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Sabonis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses.
Sabonis misses with a leg kick
and Ferreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sabonis's guard.
Sabonis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabonis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferreira passes into side control.
Sabonis is trying to get back to half guard.
Sabonis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sabonis is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferreira tries to advance to mount but Sabonis denies him.
Ferreira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ferreira trying to control the action but Sabonis is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is really struggling to control Sabonis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sabonis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferreira off and has taken his back!
Ferreira trying to control the action but Sabonis just sinks the hooks in.
Ferreira is trying to break free.
Ferreira is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sabonis gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira trying to control the action but Sabonis just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to break free.
Ferreira preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sabonis.
Sabonis working for the choke.
Sabonis gets his hands free as Ferreira looks to control.
Ferreira tries to escape the position.
Sabonis is looking to control Ferreira but Ferreira is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis is not going to allow Ferreira to sit and survive in this position.
Sabonis seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ferreira's chin but Ferreira turns very nicely into Sabonis's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ferreira.
Ferreira trying to control but Sabonis is working from the bottom.
Ferreira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabonis is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabonis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arvydas Sabonis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sabonis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Sabonis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabonis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sabonis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferreira.
The crowd cheers as Sabonis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferreira doesn't seem phased though.
Sabonis throws a jab when Ferreira was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Sabonis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabonis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sabonis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
A shot to the body from Ferreira misses
and Sabonis counters with a body kick.
Ferreira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sabonis's sensitive parts.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabonis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
Ferreira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arvydas Sabonis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Sabonis slams his shin into Ferreira's torso.
Ferreira cracks Sabonis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabonis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sabonis looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Sabonis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Sabonis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferreira.
Ferreira swings for the body but Sabonis moves out of range.
Sabonis throws a hook but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sabonis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ferreira lands a nice hook to Sabonis's body. Sabonis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Sabonis misses.
Arvydas Sabonis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sabonis throws a wild body kick that Ferreira sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sabonis looks to land a body kick but Ferreira moved away.
Ferreira is looking to wear down Sabonis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sabonis moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferreira.
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!
Sabonis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sabonis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferreira on the side of the head.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
Sabonis misses with the combination.
Ferreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabonis misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sabonis.
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferreira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a jab to Sabonis's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sabonis checks a leg kick.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferreira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira looks to land a right hand but Sabonis moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sabonis, right into the meat.
Sabonis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabonis thuds his right hand into Ferreira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Sabonis does it's job there.
Sabonis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferreira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sabonis wants to land a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range.
Ferreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking to chop away at Sabonis's legs.
Sabonis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sabonis misses with a low kick.
Sabonis scores with a push kick.
Sabonis connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira moves out of range as Sabonis strikes.
Sabonis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sabonis throws a leg kick which misses Ferreira's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferreira tries to avoid it.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Sabonis.
Ferreira motions for Sabonis to come forward. Ferreira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sabonis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabonis thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira lands a body shot.
Sabonis avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferreira there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvydas Sabonis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sabonis scores with a push kick.
Ferreira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sabonis.
Sabonis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferreira is able to avoid easily.
Ferreira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Sabonis moved out of range nicely.
Sabonis connects with a solid leg kick.
Sabonis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferreira's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabonis connects with a jab.
Sabonis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Sabonis avoids them all with ease.
Ferreira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sabonis misses with a head kick.
Sabonis lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabonis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sabonis throws a front kick that sends Ferreira stumbling back into the cage.
Sabonis is looking to chop away at Ferreira's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sabonis is out of range.
Ferreira checks a low kick from Sabonis.
Ferreira wants to slow Sabonis down by chopping away at his legs.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferreira moves out of range as Sabonis strikes.
Ferreira scores with a hook.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabonis lands a jab to the head.
Sabonis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sabonis wants to slow Ferreira down by chopping away at his legs.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses.
Sabonis throws a push kick but Ferreira slaps the foot to one side.
Ferreira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sabonis.
Sabonis blocks the body kick.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ferreira misses with a left hand
and Sabonis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ferreira's knee momentarily.
Ferreira walks into a stiff left hand from Sabonis.
Sabonis lands an overhand right.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Sabonis.
Ferreira lands a nice hook to Sabonis's body. Sabonis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira tries to score with a low kick but Sabonis moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sabonis.
Ferreira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sabonis throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira ducks down to avoid it.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
Sabonis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Sabonis. That snapped Ferreira's head back.
Sabonis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range.
Sabonis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis connects with a crisp jab.
Sabonis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabonis scoring well with a low kick there.
Sabonis drops Ferreira with a right and a left! Sabonis comes rushing in but Ferreira regains his composure and manages to keep Sabonis in guard.
Ferreira is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabonis stays in close to Ferreira's body and controls the position.
Oh Ferreira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabonis passes Ferreira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferreira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sabonis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now.
Sabonis is looking for a kimura but Ferreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sabonis to get the leverage.
Sabonis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sabonis is keen to just control but Ferreira is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis blocks the strikes from Ferreira.
Ferreira is trying to control but Sabonis manages to pass to mount!
Ferreira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sabonis has good solid back control here.
Sabonis is hanging on to Ferreira's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabonis is trying to stick to Ferreira's back but Ferreira is turning into Sabonis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sabonis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ferreira.
Sabonis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ferreira stacks Sabonis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ferreira!
Ferreira looks up at the clock and then as Sabonis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ferreira smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvydas Sabonis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sabonis 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvydas Sabonis!
Arvydas Sabonis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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