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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermes Ferreira (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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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximo Collins!
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, Hermes Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira gets a takedown into half guard.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Ferreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Collins tries to kick Ferreira off but Ferreira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferreira is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferreira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Collins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferreira.
Ferreira is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Ferreira has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Collins tries to kick Ferreira off but Ferreira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferreira is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferreira is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferreira is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferreira prevents Collins from improving his position.
Collins is pressing down on Ferreira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferreira drops back looking for a leg! Collins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Collins manages to kick Ferreira off! Ferreira jumps back into Collins's guard.
Collins striking off his back but it's not causing Ferreira any problems.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Ferreira is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferreira has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Collins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferreira seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins is staying active underneath Ferreira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferreira looks winded!
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hermes Ferreira dominated that round.
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 fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Ferreira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Collins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Collins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferreira looking to pass the guard.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Ferreira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferreira trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins wants to stand up but Ferreira is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins striking off his back but it's not causing Ferreira any problems.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Ferreira is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferreira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferreira trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira on the ground.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferreira to get the leverage.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Ferreira sits in half guard.
Collins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferreira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferreira's back!
Collins not allowing Ferreira to control his hands.
I really don't envy Ferreira right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins avoiding Ferreira 's attempts to control his hands.
Ferreira turns into Collins and is now in his guard.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferreira is one step ahead there.
Collins is trying to keep Ferreira in close.
Ferreira trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ferreira advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins gets full guard.
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Ferreira postures up.
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferreira is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferreira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferreira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Collins is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hermes Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferreira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreira is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Ferreira has control of the leg.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Ferreira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Collins is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
Ferreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking for submissions but instead, Collins has regained full guard.
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferreira passes into half guard.
Collins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Collins is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira.
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferreira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura here.
Ferreira is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins landing small, sideways elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Collins is trying to stand back up but Ferreira is controlling him
Ferreira is controlling the pace.
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Ferreira is proving a slippery customer.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferreira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximo Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermes Ferreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hermes Ferreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferreira 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hermes 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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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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