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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emil Weber Meek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piero Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piero Ferrari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
18
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emil Weber Meek! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piero Ferrari! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weber Meek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferrari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Weber Meek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrari manages to avoid it. Ferrari throws a big counter head kick but Weber Meek avoids it with no problem. Weber Meek moves into the clinch. Ferrari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weber Meek.
Weber Meek looking to throw knees to the head but Ferrari is blocking nicely.
A short right from Weber Meek on the inside. Weber Meek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weber Meek effectively controlling the action here. Ferrari prevents a body shot from Weber Meek. Weber Meek controlling the action here for a moment.
Weber Meek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weber Meek breaks from the clinch.
Weber Meek forces Ferrari back against the cage and clinches. Weber Meek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Weber Meek breaks the clinch.
Weber Meek throws a front kick aimed at Ferrari's knee but Ferrari avoids it well. Weber Meek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Ferrari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Weber Meek drives through and clinches with Ferrari against the cage.
Weber Meek stalling the fight.
Weber Meek has clasped his hands together around Ferrari's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Ferrari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Weber Meek's best efforts. Weber Meek tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ferrari controls his leg. Ferrari looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ferrari missing with punches from the bottom.
Ferrari has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sentinel Sparring . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferrari is looking to control Weber Meek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferrari avoid being mounted? Still in half guard, Weber Meek seems content to control. Ferrari controlling the position for now. Ferrari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ferrari is looking for a sweep. Weber Meek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ferrari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Weber Meek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Weber Meek's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weber Meek trying to get back to his feet but Ferrari is in full control for now. Ferrari has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Weber Meek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ferrari. Ferrari sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Weber Meek taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Piero Ferrari!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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