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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobb has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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161 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Cobb! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Ferreira! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobb as he jumps to the side. Ferreira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cobb defends well and Ferreira ends up having to push Cobb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jeremy Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Ferreira. Ferreira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ferreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira somewhat. Ferreira misses with a takedown attempt - Cobb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cobb really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobb as he jumps to the side. Cobb really is a fat lump. Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away. Cobb is breathing heavily. A big right from Ferreira misses. Ferreira gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cobb is looking for a takedown. Ferreira effectively controlling the action here. Ferreira pulls guard successfully.
Cobb wants to stand but Ferreira is controlling his posture from full guard. Cobb won't allow Ferreira to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferreira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cobb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ferreira controlling the position. Cobb throws a big right hand that misses. Cobb gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt. Cobb stuffs the takedown. Cobb is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferreira.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferreira slaps away a takedown attempt from Cobb, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ferreira has Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreira manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ferreira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ferreira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ferreira decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferreira shoots in for a takedown but Cobb shows good takedown defense. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferreira. Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cobb clinches with his opponent.
Ferreira pulls guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Ferreira will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cobb clinches up against the cage. Cobb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferreira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cobb to keep the fight standing. Ferreira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ferreira is trying to drag Cobb to the mat but Cobb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferreira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jeremy Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Ferreira. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferreira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Cobb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferreira.
Ferreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira with a poor takedown and Cobb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cobb. Ferreira is trying to pull guard but Cobb has him pressed against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Ferreira goes for a takedown attempt but Cobb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cobb forces Ferreira back against the cage and clinches. Ferreira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobb pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cobb being controlled against the cage. Ferreira breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferreira is looking to clinch. Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Ferreira has taken the fight into the clinch. Cobb prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferreira's face.
Jeremy Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ferreira stalling.
Cobb tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferreira just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferreira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferreira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Cobb wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving. Cobb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ferreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cobb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cobb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ferreira controls Cobb momentarily but Cobb frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeremy Cobb will probably get the nod. 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!
Ferreira gets tackled into the cage by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ferreira breaks the clinch.
Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Cobb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Cobb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Cobb tries to clinch but Ferreira is having none of it. Ferreira goes for a double leg but Cobb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cobb continues to drive forward. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferreira shoots in for a double leg but Cobb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jeremy Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Ferreira. Ferreira fails to land the takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cobb has Ferreira up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cobb is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ferreira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Ferreira tries to pull guard but Cobb holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferreira drops back down to his feet.
Cobb tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferreira shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ferreira is trying to pull guard but Cobb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cobb tries to circle away but Ferreira has him pinned against the cage. Ferreira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cobb jumps guard and drags Ferreira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Cobb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferreira. Ferreira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Cobb being controlled here, momentarily. Cobb scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb. Ferreira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobb pinned against the cage. Cobb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferreira. Ferreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Ferreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferreira tries to clinch up. Ferreira tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch. Ferreira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cobb wants to clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cobb stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferreira. Ferreira gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeremy Cobb showed his dominance in that final round. I think Cobb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Cobb!
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RATING
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