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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alonso Mcguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eusebio Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira has chosen Kashmir as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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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 Tokyo, Alonso Mcguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eusebio Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira instigates a clinch.
Ferreira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ferreira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcguire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcguire has Ferreira pressed against the cage, preventing Ferreira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferreira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcguire wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferreira won't allow it.
Ferreira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcguire prevents it.
Mcguire has Ferreira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferreira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcguire.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcguire lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcguire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcguire throwing strikes but missing.
Ferreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcguire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcguire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira on the ground.
Ferreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcguire.
Mcguire throws a strike but Ferreira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ferreira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcguire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcguire trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ferreira is pushing down on Mcguire's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcguire is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferreira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcguire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcguire looking for subs from the bottom but Ferreira mounts him!
Mcguire is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcguire is looking to escape.
Ferreira dominating with strikes here.
Mcguire is looking to improve his position but Ferreira isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferreira lands a big shot there that rocks Mcguire but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira moves to back control.
Mcguire is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ferreira.
Mcguire is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcguire trying to control the position but Ferreira manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eusebio Ferreira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcguire is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Ferreira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcguire tries to clinch up
and Ferreira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mcguire!
Mcguire regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ferreira's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mcguire wants to control but Ferreira is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira passes into side control, despite Mcguire's attempt to control the position.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcguire tries to bench press Ferreira off him but Ferreira keeps the position.
Ferreira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcguire, who protects the arm well.
Mcguire 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.
Ferreira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ferreira working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcguire is trying to buck Ferreira off.
Ferreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcguire keeps working.
Mcguire is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira keeps moving and retains side control.
Eusebio Ferreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcguire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferreira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcguire trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mcguire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferreira is fending him off so far but Mcguire persists. Nope, Ferreira circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcguire scores with a head kick.
Mcguire stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferreira. Ferreira gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcguire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is trying to drag Mcguire to the mat but Mcguire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcguire could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcguire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ferreira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcguire pulls guard.
Mcguire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eusebio Ferreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ferreira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mcguire looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mcguire is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcguire is working hard here to advance position.
Ferreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mcguire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcguire is looking to reverse the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mcguire is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
Mcguire is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcguire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcguire fails with the takedown.
Mcguire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eusebio Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcguire clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcguire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferreira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcguire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferreira smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonso Mcguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Ferreira misses.
Mcguire is looking to counter the offense by Ferreira and move into the clinch.
Mcguire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferreira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcguire somewhat.
Mcguire pushes Ferreira up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcguire after a bit of a struggle.
Mcguire is trying to pull guard but Ferreira has him pressed against the cage.
Ferreira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcguire smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcguire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferreira unleashes a big counter combination but Mcguire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alonso Mcguire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eusebio Ferreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcguire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eusebio Ferreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferreira 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eusebio Ferreira!
In his post fight interview, Eusebio Ferreira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
22% |
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