Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld FN 46
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usman throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira-Alves. That snapped Usman's head back.
Ferreira-Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Usman circles away.
Usman throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
A head kick from Usman lands but Ferreira-Alves takes it in his stride.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a jab to the body
and Usman counters with a nice uppercut.
Usman connects with a jab.
Usman stuns Ferreira-Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman lands with a shot to the body.
Usman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Usman under the eye.
A slow jab from Usman misses its intended target.
Usman misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter with a takedown but Usman is quick to defend against it.
Usman moves out of range as Ferreira-Alves strikes.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferreira-Alves showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferreira-Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Usman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Usman kicks Ferreira-Alves off and gets back to his feet.
Usman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Usman moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Usman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferreira-Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves lunges at Usman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usman's hand.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
Ferreira-Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown but Usman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Usman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferreira-Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usman.
Ferreira-Alves throws a leg kick but Usman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Usman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferreira-Alves rather than just go for the knockout.
Usman throws a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Good leg kick by Usman.
Usman tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Usman.
Usman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Usman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Usman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter with a takedown but Usman is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Usman throws a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Usman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a counter takedown but Usman avoids it well and moves away.
Usman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Usman misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Usman from escaping the position.
Ferreira-Alves lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Usman is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves lands a strong strike to the head of Usman. That's dazed him! Ferreira-Alves looking to finish here. Usman is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ferreira-Alves lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
During a confident post fight interview, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
RaeRae Usman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##TD#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pinales napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Pinales is keeping him busy.
Pinales takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ferreira-Alves lands some shots froms side control.
Ferreira-Alves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ferreira-Alves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pinales down.
Ferreira-Alves takes a little break here. Pinales wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pinales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferreira-Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira-Alves is chipping away with strikes.
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Pinales manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Ferreira-Alves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Pinales is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Ferreira-Alves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira-Alves pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira-Alves pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Ferreira-Alves. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferreira-Alves passes to side control.
Ferreira-Alves working the head with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Pinales with a big right hand but Pinales just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pinales is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
Pinales is still trying to improve position.
Ferreira-Alves working the body and head with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ferreira-Alves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pinales down.
Ferreira-Alves lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinales on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pinales tries to buck Ferreira-Alves off but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Pinales manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira-Alves pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinales is just riding it out for now. Ferreira-Alves eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferreira-Alves lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferreira-Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ferreira-Alves lands strikes from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ferreira-Alves there.
Ferreira-Alves sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira-Alves pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinales is refusing to be controlled, as Ferreira-Alves sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ferreira-Alves escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ferreira-Alves!
Ferreira-Alves is chipping away with strikes.
Pinales is not content to let Ferreira-Alves control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ferreira-Alves lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pinales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves dives in and scores a takedown into Pinales's guard.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Pinales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Pinales's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferreira-Alves defends well.
Ferreira-Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferreira-Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferreira-Alves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferreira-Alves working the head with strikes.
Pinales taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ferreira-Alves lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Pinales is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pinales will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Pinales takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position but Pinales is working away.
Ferreira-Alves is chipping away with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position but Pinales is working away.
Ferreira-Alves working the ground and pound.
Pinales is still in real trouble! Can Ferreira-Alves finish him?
Ferreira-Alves scores with punches from side control.
Pinales gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pinales has hold of Ferreira-Alves's hands but Ferreira-Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferreira-Alves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferreira-Alves is nestled in close to Pinales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferreira-Alves passes to side control.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Pinales with a big right hand but Pinales just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pinales seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinales takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Ferreira-Alves working the body and head with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Pinales with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves has hold of Pinales's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pinales tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ferreira-Alves cranks the arm and Pinales screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pinales, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Our winner, Felipe Ferreira-Alves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2023

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves slips a straight right by Grayson.
Grayson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferreira-Alves.
Grayson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira-Alves's sensitive parts.
Grayson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferreira-Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grayson. That's going to slow Ferreira-Alves down.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grayson.
Ferreira-Alves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grayson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves ducks right into an uppercut from Grayson.
Grayson connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Grayson has closed the distance and engaged Ferreira-Alves in a clinch.
Ferreira-Alves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grayson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferreira-Alves is breathing heavily.
Ferreira-Alves is working for takedown but Grayson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira-Alves dodges an elbow strike from Grayson. #T1#
Grayson gets underhooks to prevent Ferreira-Alves's takedown attempt.
Grayson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grayson lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Ferreira-Alves wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferreira-Alves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grayson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferreira-Alves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grayson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferreira-Alves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Grayson breaks the clinch.
Grayson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grayson.
Ferreira-Alves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grayson defends well and Ferreira-Alves ends up having to push Grayson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Grayson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferreira-Alves's defenses.
Grayson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferreira-Alves's brow.
Ferreira-Alves blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves blocks an elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferreira-Alves's brow.
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a takedown.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferreira-Alves takes an elbow to the temple.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Grayson.
Ferreira-Alves dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grayson.
Ferreira-Alves dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves blocks an elbow strike from Grayson. #T3#
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Grayson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grayson lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferreira-Alves's brow.
Ferreira-Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grayson is defending well.
Grayson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grayson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut is getting worse.
Ferreira-Alves blocks an elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Grayson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Grayson stalls.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Grayson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grayson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Grayson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Grayson moves into range and clinches up with Ferreira-Alves.
A bit of stalling here from Grayson.
Nice elbow from Grayson. #CUT2#Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Grayson lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Grayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Grayson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grayson throws a head kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Grayson lands with a kick to the temple. Ferreira-Alves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2# Ferreira-Alves is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Grayson.
Grayson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grayson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Grayson as Ferreira-Alves shoots in.
Grayson connects with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves fails with the takedown
and Grayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Ferreira-Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Grayson! Ferreira-Alves is backing up but he can't get away as Grayson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Ferreira-Alves and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Grayson!
Jason Grayson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Nfld live 35
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Nasmfus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nasmfus wants to counter with a clinch but Ferreira-Alves pushes him away.
Some wild striking there from Nasmfus.
Nasmfus lands with a kick to the temple. Ferreira-Alves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nasmfus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good hook to Nasmfus's body.
Ferreira-Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves dodges the punch combination from Nasmfus.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves throws a series of punches but Nasmfus moves out of range.
Nasmfus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasmfus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nasmfus looks to clinch
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to counter punch.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nasmfus's sensitive parts.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nasmfus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ferreira-Alves throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves cracks Nasmfus with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nasmfus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nasmfus moves away.
Ferreira-Alves throws a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Nasmfus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nasmfus manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nasmfus. That did some damage!
Nasmfus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
As Nasmfus backs away, Ferreira-Alves returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot.
Nasmfus looks winded!
No joy there for Ferreira-Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasmfus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nasmfus avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira-Alves. Beautiful body shot.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Nasmfus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferreira-Alves lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Nasmfus does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Ferreira-Alves backs off Nasmfus throws a huge counter combo but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it all.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira-Alves.
Nasmfus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferreira-Alves as he jumps to the side.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good body shot into Nasmfus's ribs.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nasmfus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a one two! Nasmfus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Nasmfus moves out of range.
Nasmfus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves lunges at Nasmfus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nasmfus's hand. #ROC#Nasmfus is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nasmfus is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira-Alves finish him?#CL2#
Nasmfus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferreira-Alves, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nasmfus regains guard immediately.
Nasmfus seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves advances to half guard.
Nasmfus wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nasmfus taking some punishment here, with Ferreira-Alves in his half guard.
Nasmfus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferreira-Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferreira-Alves working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is working for a kimura but Nasmfus is defending it quite comfortably.
Nasmfus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferreira-Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves slips a nice elbow through Nasmfus's hands, connecting with Nasmfus's forehead.
Nasmfus is not content to let Ferreira-Alves control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves works his way into side control. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nasmfus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ferreira-Alves moves into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ferreira-Alves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ferreira-Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferreira-Alves landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nasmfus tries to clinch up.
Nasmfus is looking to clinch but Ferreira-Alves is avoiding it.
Nasmfus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nasmfus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferreira-Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nasmfus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferreira-Alves misses its target.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira-Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nasmfus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira-Alves circles away.
Ferreira-Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nasmfus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nasmfus throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nasmfus manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Nasmfus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Ferreira-Alves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a double jab. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves lands with a good body shot.
Nasmfus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferreira-Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch
and Nasmfus counters with a two punch combo.
Nasmfus is breathing heavily.#KD#
Ferreira-Alves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nasmfus sprawling to the canvas! Nasmfus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ferreira-Alves finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasmfus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferreira-Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Ferreira-Alves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nasmfus.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferreira-Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira-Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nasmfus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bsmds Nasmfus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nasmfus wants to clinch but Ferreira-Alves slips to the side
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a good low kick that Nasmfus was not able to check.
Nasmfus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nasmfus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferreira-Alves tries to avoid it but Nasmfus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferreira-Alves to the ground. Ferreira-Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferreira-Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nasmfus.
Ferreira-Alves throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Nasmfus crashing down! Nasmfus tries to stagger back to his feet but Ferreira-Alves just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Nasmfus asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
After winning the bout, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld live 32
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Winks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crunch! Winks slams his shin into Ferreira-Alves's torso.
Ferreira-Alves looks winded!
Winks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Winks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Winks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winks shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferreira-Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Winks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Winks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Winks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winks trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.
Winks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Winks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winks forces his way into half guard.
Winks is keen to just control but Ferreira-Alves is a slippery customer.
Winks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferreira-Alves's head.
Winks stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ferreira-Alves is refusing to be controlled, as Winks sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Winks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Winks postures up. #SUB#
Winks seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is defending against the submission attempts here by Winks.
Winks is just content to waste time from the top position. Ferreira-Alves takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Winks from controlling successfully.
Winks controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winks avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Winks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winks cracks Ferreira-Alves with an open hand slap.
BOOM! Winks lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves tries to recover but Winks is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ferreira-Alves lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winks!
Harry Winks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Backman slips a jab and a cross from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Backman counters with a single leg into guard. Ferreira-Alves didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Backman wants to control from the top but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Backman preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Backman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferreira-Alves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Backman has Ferreira-Alves in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Backman working for a triangle but Ferreira-Alves defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman trying to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Backman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferreira-Alves defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira-Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Backman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferreira-Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Backman keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferreira-Alves connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira-Alves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferreira-Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Backman keeping moving, preventing Ferreira-Alves from controlling successfully.
Ferreira-Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
My spies in Dillo's Deadly Dojo inform me that Ferreira-Alves has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Backman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferreira-Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Backman's legs - danger averted.
Ferreira-Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Backman's head.
Ferreira-Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferreira-Alves distracts Backman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira-Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferreira-Alves with a nice head shot there.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Backman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferreira-Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Backman keeps moving. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferreira-Alves preventing the sweep.
Ferreira-Alves stands up over Backman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Backman's guard.
Backman is staying active underneath Ferreira-Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira-Alves winds up and cracks Backman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Backman keeps working.
Nice strikes from Ferreira-Alves there.
Ferreira-Alves trying to pass the guard but Backman defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferreira-Alves lands a nice short elbow.
Ferreira-Alves trying to mount his opponent but Backman defends it.
Backman wants to get back to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has passed into side control.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Backman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Backman wants to control but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Backman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Backman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferreira-Alves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ferreira-Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferreira-Alves slows the pace down in half guard.
Backman wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Backman throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Backman misses with a body kick.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Backman attempts a counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to Backman's midsection.
Ferreira-Alves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Backman. Backman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Backman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Backman moves away.
Backman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Backman moves out of range.
Backman avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Backman attempts a counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Backman moves out of range.
Backman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Backman misses with a low kick. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira-Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Backman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Ferreira-Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Backman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Ferreira-Alves misses.
Backman attempts a counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Backman rather than just go for the knockout.
Backman shoots for a takedown but Ferreira-Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Backmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Backman lands a leg kick that knocks Ferreira-Alves off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Backman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Backman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Backman looks to land a body kick but Ferreira-Alves moved away.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Backman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman scores with a spinning back kick!
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Backman. Backman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferreira-Alves thuds a left hand into Backman's body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Backman misses with a kick to the body.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Backman moves away.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Backman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Backman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferreira-Alves lands a glancing blow to the side of Backman's head.
Backman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferreira-Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Backman's head.
Ferreira-Alves jabs at Backman's body.
Backman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Backman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferreira-Alves is fending him off so far but Backman persists. Nope, Ferreira-Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backman.
Ferreira-Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Backman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira-Alves takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves throws a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Backman attempts a counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Backman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferreira-Alves lands a glancing blow to the side of Backman's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferreira-Alves.
Backman blocks a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves jabs Backman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Backman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreira-Alves's waist but Ferreira-Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Backman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Backman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Backman lands a front kick.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves 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!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Backman at a distance.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Backman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Backman with an open hand slap.
Backman takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira-Alves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Backman is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Backman on the side of the head.
Oh Backman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira-Alves moves out of range easily.
Ferreira-Alves jabs Backman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a nice cross there... Backman is looking wobbly and Ferreira-Alves recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Backman to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ferreira-Alves jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ferreira-Alves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chudwell tries to roll over but Ferreira-Alves keeps him under control.
Ferreira-Alves working Chudwell over with strikes.
Chudwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferreira-Alves is working Chudwell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira-Alves pushes down on Chudwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Chudwell taking some punishment here, with Ferreira-Alves in his half guard. #ROC#Chudwell is rocked!#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chudwell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ferreira-Alves has cracked it and Chudwell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ferreira-Alves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
An out of breath Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 193
Date: Oct 12, 2022

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the body
and Tulikoura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura scores with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow Ferreira-Alves down.
Tulikoura misses the shot to the body.
And Ferreira-Alves tries to counter it with a takedown but Tulikoura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Ferreira-Alves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range easily.
Ferreira-Alves needs to keep his hands up - Tulikoura had a free shot at his head there.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tulikoura connects with a solid leg kick.
Tulikoura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good hook to Tulikoura's body.
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!
Tulikoura misses with a low kick as Ferreira-Alves jumps back.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferreira-Alves ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tulikoura rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura works Ferreira-Alves's body with a nice hook.
Tulikoura is looking to chop away at Ferreira-Alves's legs.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferreira-Alves wants to land a leg kick but Tulikoura is out of range.
Ferreira-Alves tests Tulikoura's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Tulikoura gets caught napping as Ferreira-Alves dives in and scores a takedown. Tulikoura manages to retain guard.
Ferreira-Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulikoura is keeping the position for now.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves postures up. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves with a nice head shot there.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Tulikoura's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves throws a strike but Tulikoura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tulikoura wants to stand and escape but instead Ferreira-Alves has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ferreira-Alves works over Tulikoura with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferreira-Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tulikoura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves content to stall in guard here.
Ferreira-Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferreira-Alves works over Tulikoura with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferreira-Alves stands up over Tulikoura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Tulikoura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tulikoura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulikoura is fighting to break Ferreira-Alves's control of his arms but Ferreira-Alves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves wants to sweep here but Tulikoura controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira-Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferreira-Alves, not yet.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Tulikoura from controlling successfully.
Tulikoura controlling from the top position.
Tulikoura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ferreira-Alves ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura lands with a right hand.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick as Ferreira-Alves jumps back.
Tulikoura connects with a body shot that sends Ferreira-Alves's belly button to the back.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura throws a body punch but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Tulikoura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura thows a body kick. Ferreira-Alves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura misses the jab.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferreira-Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferreira-Alves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferreira-Alves. That did some damage!
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira-Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira-Alves is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws a looping overhand right but Tulikoura ducks down to avoid it.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura slips under a jab.
Tulikoura thuds a left hand into Ferreira-Alves's body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves tries to move into range but Tulikoura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tulikoura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johannes Tulikoura is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulikoura defending well though.
Ferreira-Alves slips a nice elbow through Tulikoura's hands, connecting with Tulikoura's forehead.
Tulikoura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura wants to sweep here but Ferreira-Alves controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferreira-Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tulikoura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira-Alves manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tulikoura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tulikoura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferreira-Alves's guard.
Ferreira-Alves has a hand on Tulikoura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tulikoura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ferreira-Alves wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves wants to control his opponent's hands but Tulikoura gets his hands free.
Ferreira-Alves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ferreira-Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
Tulikoura wants to take his opponent's back but Ferreira-Alves doesn't allow it.
Ferreira-Alves working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Tulikoura dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Ferreira-Alves gets a double leg takedown into Tulikoura's guard.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Tulikoura's brow.
Ferreira-Alves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferreira-Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves working some strikes from top position.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Tulikoura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tulikoura trying to keep a closed guard but Ferreira-Alves is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferreira-Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferreira-Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes from guard but Tulikoura blocks nicely.
Ferreira-Alves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tulikoura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tulikoura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreira-Alves's best efforts.
Ferreira-Alves thows a huge punch but Tulikoura dodges it nicely.
Tulikoura is trying is best to control the position here.
Ferreira-Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tulikoura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tulikoura's head. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tulikoura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves 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. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tulikoura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tulikoura tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
Tulikoura is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tulikoura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferreira-Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulikoura defending well though.
Tulikoura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferreira-Alves lands a nice short elbow.
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tulikoura keeps working. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tulikoura is trying to get back to full guard.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tulikoura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tulikoura is looking to improve his position.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a strike but Tulikoura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ferreira-Alves throws an elbow that misses. Tulikoura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferreira-Alves's guard. Nice move by Tulikoura!#REVR#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to sweep but instead, Tulikoura has passed into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferreira-Alves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tulikoura trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tulikoura 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
A less than humble Johannes Tulikoura misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 183
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Nice body kick from Figg.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferreira-Alves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Figg scores with a one two! Ferreira-Alves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.#CL2#
Figg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've been informed that Figg 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.
Figg tries to stall but Ferreira-Alves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Figg blocks a body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Figg is looking for a takedown.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira-Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Figg.
Figg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferreira-Alves walks away with a smile on his face. Figg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Figg.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a head kick by Figg. #TD2#
Figg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferreira-Alves on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferreira-Alves's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Figg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferreira-Alves is proving hard to escape from.
Figg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferreira-Alves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ferreira-Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferreira-Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferreira-Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Figg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferreira-Alves working some strikes from top position.
Figg scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Figg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Figg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferreira-Alves passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves tries for a kimura but Figg is defending well.
Figg tries to bench press Ferreira-Alves off him but Ferreira-Alves keeps the position.
Ferreira-Alves working away.
Figg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Figg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ferreira-Alves.
Figg parries the strikes from Ferreira-Alves easily there. Ferreira-Alves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Figg to escape.
Ferreira-Alves scores with punches from side control.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Figg wants to control but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Figg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreira-Alves's best efforts.
Figg tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Ferreira-Alves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ferreira-Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ferreira-Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is nestled in close to Figg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferreira-Alves winds up and cracks Figg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Ferreira-Alves there.
Figg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferreira-Alves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferreira-Alves's back!
Ferreira-Alves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Figg is looking to control Ferreira-Alves but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Figg doesn't have the hooks in and Ferreira-Alves manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Figg controls Ferreira-Alves momentarily but Ferreira-Alves frees himself.
Ferreira-Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes from guard but Figg blocks nicely.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Figg is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ferreira-Alves connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves gets the takedown into side control.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Figg is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves controlling the position.
Ferreira-Alves lands some shots froms side control.
Ferreira-Alves landing strikes.
Figg on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Figg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ferreira-Alves is controlling him well.
Ferreira-Alves working the body and head with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves grinds an elbow into Figg's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figg wants to control but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Figg taking a bit of punishment here - Ferreira-Alves scoring with strikes. #T1#
Figg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Figg wants to free his trapped foot but Ferreira-Alves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferreira-Alves is staying active underneath Figg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira-Alves gets back to full guard.
Ferreira-Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figg can do to turn this around?
Figg throws an elbow that misses. Ferreira-Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Figg's guard. Nice move by Ferreira-Alves!#REVR#
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Figg is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves distracts Figg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Figg keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves distracts Figg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Figg controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferreira-Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferreira-Alves postures up in Figg's guard and throws a big left but Figg blocks it.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Figg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferreira-Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferreira-Alves's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira-Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is nestled in close to Figg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Figg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Figg's head.
Figg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira-Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Figg's head.
Ferreira-Alves works over Figg with some ground and pound from guard.
Figg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferreira-Alves is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Figg isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ferreira-Alves stacks Figg 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-Alves!
Ferreira-Alves connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Figg some visible discomfort. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Figg is looking for a sweep.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches from side control.
Figg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ferreira-Alves is controlling him well.
Ferreira-Alves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ferreira-Alves lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira-Alves working the head with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves working the head and body with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ferreira-Alves tries to keep at a distance but Figg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira-Alves stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Figg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Figg is keeping him busy.
Figg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position but Figg is working away.
Ferreira-Alves lands an elbow. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves lands a few punches from side control.
Ferreira-Alves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Figg tries to escape but Ferreira-Alves is in control.
Ferreira-Alves tries to advance to mount but can't.
Figg struggling a bit here.
Figg is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Figg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Figg struggling a bit here.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Figg is working from the bottom.
Figg is trying to buck Ferreira-Alves off.#T2#
Figg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ferreira-Alves slows the pace down.
Figg on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves lands an elbow.
Figg tries to bench press Ferreira-Alves off him but Ferreira-Alves keeps the position.
Ferreira-Alves scores with punches from side control.
Figg is trying to control Ferreira-Alves's posture but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Figg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ferreira-Alves connects with a decent elbow.
Ferreira-Alves working the ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves lands an elbow. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves lands a few punches from side control.
Figg on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Figg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreira-Alves's best efforts.
Ferreira-Alves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Figg is refusing to be controlled, as Ferreira-Alves sits in half guard.
Benny Figg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferreira-Alves working over Figg with some ground and pound. Figg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Figg is staying active underneath Ferreira-Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira-Alves blocks the strikes from Figg.
Ferreira-Alves stalling away here and it's allowed Figg to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Figg keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Figg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferreira-Alves is aware though and is defending well.
Ferreira-Alves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Figg striking off his back but it's not causing Ferreira-Alves any problems.
Ferreira-Alves working some strikes from top position.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Figg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Figg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Figg throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreira-Alves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
An out of breath Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 504
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Ferreira-Alves finds it's way through Benoit's defenses.
A shot to the body from Ferreira-Alves misses
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throws a leg kick which misses Ferreira-Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferreira-Alves tries to avoid it.
Benoit connects with an inside leg kick.
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
A shot to the body from Ferreira-Alves misses
and Benoit counters with an outside leg kick.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Benoit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benoit rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
A big right from Benoit misses.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benoit is looking to land body kicks.
Benoit tries a low kick but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Ferreira-Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Benoit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a nice right hand.
Ferreira-Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benoit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira-Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benoit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferreira-Alves.#T2#
Benoit looks to land a left hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferreira-Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick.
Benoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves avoided it.
Ferreira-Alves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit wants to land a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves is out of range.
Ferreira-Alves with a nice cross.
Ferreira-Alves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a good body shot.
Benoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferreira-Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benoit on the side of the head.
Benoit feints a jab promting Ferreira-Alves to slip. Benoit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferreira-Alves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch
and Benoit counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves misses the jab.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benoit lands with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Benoit.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to Benoit's midsection.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira-Alves. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ferreira-Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice hook to Benoit's body. Benoit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Benoit scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Benoit misses.
Ferreira-Alves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit.
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves. #TD2#
Ferreira-Alves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Benoit from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
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.#R2#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away.
Benoit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benoit tries a low kick but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot
enabling Benoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferreira-Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Ferreira-Alves.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benoit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves with a hook.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves postures up in Benoit's guard and throws a big left but Benoit blocks it. #SUB#
Benoit has his foot on Ferreira-Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferreira-Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ferreira-Alves is now in half guard.
My spies in Rage Training inform me that Ferreira-Alves has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ferreira-Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Benoit trying to control from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves thows a huge punch but Benoit dodges it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves throwing shots but Benoit is blocking nicely.
Benoit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benoit is looking for a sweep. Ferreira-Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Benoit's head.
Benoit is controlling Ferreira-Alves's trapped leg to prevent Ferreira-Alves from advancing to side control.
Ferreira-Alves wants to free his trapped foot but Benoit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferreira-Alves keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benoit being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves stays in close to Benoit's body and controls the position.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benoit keeping full guard, as Ferreira-Alves tries to pass. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves stands up over Benoit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira-Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira-Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benoit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Benoit working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ferreira-Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira-Alves, as that shot connected.
Benoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benoit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benoit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira-Alves with a nice calf kick.
Ferreira-Alves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benoit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benoit but Benoit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benoit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benoit but Benoit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferreira-Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benoit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves is out of range and Benoit settles back down.
Ferreira-Alves feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Ferreira-Alves.
Benoit throws out a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and Benoit only half commits.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Benoit throws a low kick, looking for Ferreira-Alves's leg but Ferreira-Alves calmly moves out of range.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Benoit tries to work over Ferreira-Alves's front leg with a kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Ferreira-Alves tries to counter it with a takedown but Benoit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benoit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Benoit.
A slow jab from Benoit misses its intended target.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benoit defends it well.
Ferreira-Alves lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benoit.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the body
and Benoit counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a jab to the body
and Benoit counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Benoit.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira-Alves. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Benoit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Benoit throws a hook but Ferreira-Alves avoids it easily.
Benoit moves away from the strike by Ferreira-Alves.
Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves throws a right hand that misses
and Benoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Benoit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Ferreira-Alves.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into Benoit's guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Benoit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christ Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira-Alves manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves working a defensive guard here.
Benoit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benoit postures up in Ferreira-Alves's guard and throws a big left but Ferreira-Alves blocks it.
Benoit postures up in Ferreira-Alves's guard and throws a big left but Ferreira-Alves blocks it.
Benoit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benoit trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.
Benoit is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira-Alves has wrist control.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferreira-Alves lands in his opponent's guard.
Benoit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Benoit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferreira-Alves is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira-Alves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: CFC 496: Chukwuma v Holmes Jr.
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves jabs Mein Armbach right on the nose. Mein Armbach blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to Mein Armbach's midsection.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a hook to the body. Mein Armbach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab and a cross from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown but Mein Armbach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the side of Ferreira-Alves's head but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter with a takedown but Mein Armbach is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick.
Mein Armbach changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mein Armbach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira-Alves works Mein Armbach's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira-Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Ferreira-Alves does it's job there.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good work by Ferreira-Alves as he checks the leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira-Alves. That snapped Mein Armbach's head back.
A jab from Ferreira-Alves does it's job there.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a leg kick but Mein Armbach saw it coming and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a straight left.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Ferreira-Alves saw that one coming.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira-Alves as he connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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.#T2#
Good work by Mein Armbach as he checks the leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferreira-Alves takes one to the chin there.
Ferreira-Alves looks for a takedown but Mein Armbach sprawls well.
Mein Armbach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick from Mein Armbach.
Ferreira-Alves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferreira-Alves moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Ferreira-Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferreira-Alves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nice jab there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach with the counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves avoids it easily.
Ferreira-Alves jabs at Mein Armbach's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mein Armbach is defended easily by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Mein Armbach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira-Alves is retaining full guard.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow that misses. Ferreira-Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mein Armbach's guard. Nice move by Ferreira-Alves!#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mein Armbach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Mein Armbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to improve his position.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferreira-Alves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach trying to control from Ferreira-Alves's half guard. Ferreira-Alves has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira-Alves is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira-Alves, as that shot connected.
Mein Armbach punishes Ferreira-Alves's body with a nice straight punch.
Mein Armbach throws out a loose jab but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Mein Armbach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mein Armbach.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Mein Armbach sizes up Ferreira-Alves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Mein Armbach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mein Armbach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferreira-Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a straight right. #T1#
Mein Armbach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira-Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Mein Armbach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
A swing and a miss from Ferreira-Alves.
Mein Armbach tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good body shot into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferreira-Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mein Armbach!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferreira-Alves off and has taken his back!
Mein Armbach struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ferreira-Alves wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mein Armbach. #T2#
Mein Armbach struggling to land strikes to the head as Ferreira-Alves covers up.
Ferreira-Alves has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Ferreira-Alves covering up well under a series of strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ferreira-Alves up.
Ferreira-Alves tries to roll but Mein Armbach sticks to his back.
Mein Armbach throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ferreira-Alves could be in trouble here!
Even with his hooks in, Mein Armbach manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Will Mein Armbach go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mein Armbach has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ferreira-Alves.
Mein Armbach trying to control.
Mein Armbach somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mein Armbach punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ferreira-Alves covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mein Armbach lands a shot to the head.
Mein Armbach thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
Mein Armbach is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ferreira-Alves staying busy and making it hard for Mein Armbach to control.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the head.
Mein Armbach punches Ferreira-Alves on the ear.
Mein Armbach is landing with strikes. Ferreira-Alves can't take much more of this.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Even with his hooks in, Mein Armbach manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mein Armbach missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Mein Armbach darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mein Armbach has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ferreira-Alves tries to reverse the position but Mein Armbach maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Mein Armbach's lack of action.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Ferreira-Alves dodges it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach controlling the action here.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but Ferreira-Alves defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Ferreira-Alves's temple.
Mein Armbach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mein Armbach frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mein Armbach connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mein Armbach thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach wants to control the pace but Ferreira-Alves is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Mein Armbach.#T3#
Mein Armbach thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves wants to hold on but Mein Armbach pushes him away.
Mein Armbach dominating with strikes here.
Mein Armbach lands with some strikes.
Ferreira-Alves taking shots to the head.
Mein Armbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ferreira-Alves hang on?
Ferreira-Alves tries to reverse the position but Mein Armbach maintains control.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes but Ferreira-Alves is staying in there.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Mein Armbach lands with some strikes.
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-Alves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach landing punches.
Mein Armbach punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2# Ferreira-Alves is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mein Armbach! Ferreira-Alves is hurt baaadly! Mein Armbach is firing away with more strikes - Ferreira-Alves is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: CFC 488: Chestner v Tsuruta
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Ferreira-Alves misses.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tulikoura.
Nice uppercut there from Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira-Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferreira-Alves. That did some damage!
Tulikoura cracks Ferreira-Alves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tulikoura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a body kick.
Tulikoura connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tulikoura.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a looping right.
Tulikoura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves darts in looking for a takedown but Tulikoura gets double underhooks and turns Ferreira-Alves into the cage.
Tulikoura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferreira-Alves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tulikoura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tulikoura presses Ferreira-Alves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Tulikoura.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves tries a body shot but Tulikoura blocks it.
Tulikoura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferreira-Alves backwards.
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Tulikoura avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Tulikoura has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tulikoura has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura tries to break the clinch but Ferreira-Alves is controlling the position.
Tulikoura struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira-Alves controls his hands.
Ferreira-Alves can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves tries to work over Tulikoura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tulikoura lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot to the head.
Tulikoura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves is working for takedown but Tulikoura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tulikoura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves pushes Tulikoura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Tulikoura avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tulikoura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tulikoura lands a left hand.
Tulikoura misses with the head strike.
Tulikoura lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferreira-Alves backwards. #BC2#
Tulikoura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tulikoura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tulikoura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferreira-Alves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferreira-Alves. That did some damage!
Tulikoura misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Tulikoura didn't expect that.

Tulikoura has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ferreira-Alves is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tulikoura struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira-Alves controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Tulikoura - that landed with a thud.
Tulikoura throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tulikoura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira-Alves misses with the head strike.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch.
Tulikoura prevents a body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a body lock takedown but Tulikoura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Tulikoura.
A short uppercut from Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira-Alves controls the action.
Ferreira-Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tulikoura is defending well.
Tulikoura misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreira-Alves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tulikoura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura pushes Ferreira-Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tulikoura has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves has Tulikoura pushed against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves tries a body shot but Tulikoura blocks it.
A body shot lands from Tulikoura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tulikoura presses Ferreira-Alves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tulikoura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves tries a body shot but Tulikoura blocks it. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ferreira-Alves sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tulikoura is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tulikoura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreira-Alves's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Tulikoura, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Ferreira-Alves blocks the low kick.
A big left from Ferreira-Alves misses.
Ferreira-Alves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tulikoura connects with a right hand. Ferreira-Alves shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick as Ferreira-Alves jumps back.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in looking for a takedown but Tulikoura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreira-Alves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tulikoura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ferreira-Alves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ferreira-Alves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a lunging right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tulikoura misses.
Ferreira-Alves staying out of range there.
Tulikoura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tulikoura!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves lands an elbow.
Tulikoura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Check out the look on Ferreira-Alves's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tulikoura keeps working.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Tulikoura with a big right hand but Tulikoura just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ferreira-Alves just content to control the position.
Tulikoura is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferreira-Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tulikoura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tulikoura wants to control but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Ferreira-Alves working the ground and pound from side control.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Tulikoura with a big elbow. #T2#
Tulikoura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tulikoura is looking for a sweep.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Tulikoura is working from the bottom.
Tulikoura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tulikoura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulikoura is wriggling around trying to escape.
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-Alves lands a big elbow. #T3#
Tulikoura can't escape the position.
Tulikoura is bucking up trying to escape but Ferreira-Alves cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tulikoura is looking to improve his position but Ferreira-Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ferreira-Alves cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ferreira-Alves in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferreira-Alves lands with some strikes.
Tulikoura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferreira-Alves in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves landing strikes from the mount and Tulikoura is in trouble!
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-Alves looking to control but Tulikoura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferreira-Alves lands with some strikes.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Tulikoura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ferreira-Alves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tulikoura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ferreira-Alves landing strikes from the mount.
Ferreira-Alves lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ferreira-Alves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tulikoura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ferreira-Alves dominating with strikes here.
Tulikoura tries to hold on but Ferreira-Alves pushes him away.
Ferreira-Alves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working for a guillotine from mount but Tulikoura is in no mood to give up.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the attempt from Tulikoura to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tulikoura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferreira-Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira-Alves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tulikoura swivels and escapes.
Tulikoura misses the jab.
Tulikoura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulikoura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves has his takedown stuffed
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferreira-Alves. That did some damage!
Tulikoura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferreira-Alves.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferreira-Alves showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Tulikoura is trying to maintain the position but Ferreira-Alves is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferreira-Alves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tulikoura is staying active underneath Ferreira-Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to stall here but Tulikoura recovers full guard.
Tulikoura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferreira-Alves. #T2#
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.
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Tulikoura to sweep him here.
Ferreira-Alves stands up over Tulikoura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferreira-Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Tulikoura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves works over Tulikoura with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Tulikoura is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferreira-Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Tulikoura has momentary wrist control but Ferreira-Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tulikoura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tulikoura defends it easily.
Ferreira-Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Tulikoura is proving a slippery customer.
Tulikoura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tulikoura pushing down on Ferreira-Alves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Tulikoura is looking to stall here but Ferreira-Alves recovers full guard.
Tulikoura wants to control from the top but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving.
Tulikoura won't allow Ferreira-Alves to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira-Alves has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tulikoura has passed into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johannes Tulikoura.
I think Tulikoura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
Johannes Tulikoura bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CFC 484: IsMore v Xe
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jankovic misses with a head kick.
Jankovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jankovic connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Ferreira-Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jankovic.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jankovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferreira-Alves is in Jankovic's guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira-Alves passes Jankovic's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Jankovic is positioning himself well to prevent Ferreira-Alves advancing to mount.
Ferreira-Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jankovic wants to improve his position but Ferreira-Alves is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jankovic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferreira-Alves connects with a nice short shot to Jankovic's temple.
Ferreira-Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jankovic is trying to control but can't.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferreira-Alves throwing shots but Jankovic is blocking nicely.
Ferreira-Alves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control from half guard but Jankovic is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves wants to work for an arm triangle but Jankovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferreira-Alves working the head and body with strikes.
Jankovic is looking for a sweep. Ferreira-Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferreira-Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jankovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferreira-Alves controlling the action here.
Ferreira-Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferreira-Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferreira-Alves works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves working Jankovic over with strikes here.
Ferreira-Alves looking to ground and pound but Jankovic is blocking nicely.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves landing shots from mount.
Jankovic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to advance position but Jankovic won't allow it.
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jankovic keeps working.
Ferreira-Alves lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jankovic keeps working.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to advance position but Jankovic won't allow it.
Ferreira-Alves winds up and cracks Jankovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a head shot. Jankovic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ferreira-Alves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira-Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jankovic's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jankovic ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira-Alves.
Jankovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Jankovic.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jankovic looks to land a right hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range.
Jankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
A head kick misses from Jankovic.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Jankovic swings for the body but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Jankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves lands a leg kick that knocks Jankovic off balance momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jankovic misses with a hook.
Ferreira-Alves ducks under a wild hook from Jankovic.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferreira-Alves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jankovic wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy.
Ferreira-Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferreira-Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferreira-Alves working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a kimura but Jankovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferreira-Alves to get the leverage.
Ferreira-Alves with the ground and pound but Jankovic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jankovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes but missing.
Ferreira-Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jankovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Jankovic has wrist control.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira-Alves on the ground.
Jankovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira-Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferreira-Alves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferreira-Alves is working Jankovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferreira-Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Jankovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves looking to pass the guard.
Jankovic controlling Ferreira-Alves's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jankovic throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position but Jankovic is working away.
Jankovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferreira-Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferreira-Alves has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a head shot.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jankovic tries to reverse the position but Ferreira-Alves maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Ferreira-Alves there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ferreira-Alves lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ferreira-Alves tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ferreira-Alves landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ferreira-Alves unloading with bombs!
Ferreira-Alves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jankovic looks a forlorn figure.
Ferreira-Alves with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Jankovic coming out on top.
Jankovic throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira-Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a cross.
Ferreira-Alves thows a leg kick but Jankovic checks it
and Jankovic counters with a good low kick that Ferreira-Alves was not able to check.
Good work by Ferreira-Alves as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ferreira-Alves blocks the low kick.
Ferreira-Alves feints the counter takedown.
Jankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jankovic to the mat! Jankovic manages to get full guard.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Jankovic with a solid left hand.
Ferreira-Alves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jankovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ferreira-Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jankovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferreira-Alves's hands.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Jankovic. #TD2#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jankovic to the mat! Jankovic manages to get full guard.
Marko Jankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferreira-Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Jankovic has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira-Alves passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves swings around for an armbar but Jankovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferreira-Alves's guard.
Jankovic is looking to stand up but Ferreira-Alves won't let him.
Jankovic wants to stand and escape but instead Ferreira-Alves has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferreira-Alves looking to pass the guard.
Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Ferreira-Alves stands up over Jankovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of digs.
Ferreira-Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of elbows.
Jankovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira-Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves wants to free his trapped foot but Jankovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferreira-Alves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jankovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferreira-Alves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jankovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferreira-Alves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferreira-Alves 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
During a confident post fight interview, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 478: Crenshaw v Horiguchi
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Tantor lands with a nice combination. Ferreira-Alves backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Tantor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferreira-Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira-Alves slaps away a takedown attempt from Tantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferreira-Alves dodges the punch combination from Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves works Tantor's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Tantor closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira-Alves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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 Ferreira-Alves.
Tantor tries to circle away but Ferreira-Alves has him pinned against the cage.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira-Alves has Tantor pushed against the cage.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor tries to break free but Ferreira-Alves pushes him back against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to control Tantor's arms but Tantor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferreira-Alves has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Tantor moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira-Alves pushes him off.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferreira-Alves defends it nicely.
Tantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tantor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira-Alves somewhat.
Tantor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferreira-Alves punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor throws a right hand that Ferreira-Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreira-Alves also avoids with ease.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tantor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferreira-Alves misses with a takedown attempt
and Tantor counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferreira-Alves lands a leg kick that knocks Tantor off balance momentarily.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor throws a leg kick which misses Ferreira-Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferreira-Alves tries to avoid it.
Tantor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira-Alves.
Tantor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferreira-Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses the jab.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Tantor looks to clinch #TD#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tantor looking for a sweep. Not yet Tantor, not yet.
Ferreira-Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Tantor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tantor is one step ahead there.
Ferreira-Alves keeping full guard, as Tantor tries to pass.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
That's time! Ferreira-Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor takes a swing at Ferreira-Alves's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tantor as he avoids it easily.
Ferreira-Alves wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Tantor misses.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Tantor misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor is looking for the big counter here.
Tantor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tantor.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor scores with a spinning back kick!
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferreira-Alves walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tantor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Ferreira-Alves.
Tantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tantor drives through and clinches with Ferreira-Alves against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take the fight to the mat but Tantor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor tries to clinch there but Ferreira-Alves circles away.
Ferreira-Alves lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab and a cross from Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Tantor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab and a cross from Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves lands an overhand right.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a good body shot.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferreira-Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tantor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferreira-Alves working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferreira-Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves dives in for a single leg takedown but Tantor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tantor tries to break free but Ferreira-Alves pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira-Alves.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tantor leaves Ferreira-Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Tantor throws a series of strikes that have Ferreira-Alves backpedaling. #CUT2#Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut is getting worse.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD2#
Tantor drops Ferreira-Alves with a beautiful combination! Ferreira-Alves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tantor is looking for the KO!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor slips a jab from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tantor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tantor tries to bum rush Ferreira-Alves with a series of wild strikes but Ferreira-Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tantor moves out of range as Ferreira-Alves strikes.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferreira-Alves feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Tantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor wants to clinch#TD#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Tantor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Tantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tantor looks to land a combination but Ferreira-Alves avoids it well. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Tantor.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Ferreira-Alves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferreira-Alves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tantor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferreira-Alves throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is looking to clinch.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a straight left.
Ferreira-Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Tantor.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tantor sprawls well. Tantor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferreira-Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Tantor swinging wildly here. #T2#
Tantor throws a head kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira-Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves jabs at Tantor's body.
Tantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferreira-Alves throws a low kick but Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Tantor. Those never looked like landing.
Ferreira-Alves takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a hook.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferreira-Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot that snaps Tantor's head back. #CL2#
Ferreira-Alves gets tackled into the cage by Tantor. Tantor maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves tightens his grip and picks Tantor up, before dumping him to the ground. Tantor manages to land in guard.
Ferreira-Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Ferreira-Alves from controlling successfully.
Ferreira-Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Ferreira-Alves from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira-Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Tantor has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Tantor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira-Alves is controlling him.
Tantor being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves is working Tantor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tantor pulls Ferreira-Alves in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira-Alves 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
After winning the bout, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 471: Phillips vs Xe
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Rain works Ferreira-Alves's body with a nice hook.
Rain digs a good body shot into Ferreira-Alves's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferreira-Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Rain coming out on top.
Rain checks a low kick from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab from Rain.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira-Alves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain thumps Ferreira-Alves with a low kick.
Ferreira-Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rain.
Ferreira-Alves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain jabs Ferreira-Alves right on the nose. Ferreira-Alves blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferreira-Alves's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Ferreira-Alves blocks the low kick.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab from Rain.
Ferreira-Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferreira-Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferreira-Alves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira-Alves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage Training in the buildup to the fight.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Rain lands an overhand right.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab lands there for Ferreira-Alves.
Rain lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain throws a jab when Ferreira-Alves was well out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Rain has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rain told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ferreira-Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferreira-Alves is working Rain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of digs.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes from guard but Rain blocks nicely.
Rain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferreira-Alves is fighting to break Rain's control of his arms but Rain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferreira-Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Rain's brow.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferreira-Alves.
Rain wants to stand up but Ferreira-Alves is controlling him.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Rain has momentary wrist control but Ferreira-Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Ferreira-Alves is defending well.
Ferreira-Alves is staying active underneath Rain, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Rain decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferreira-Alves off the cage and back into range.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferreira-Alves at a distance. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rain lands a slapping body shot.
Ferreira-Alves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Rain thuds a left hand into Ferreira-Alves's body.
Ferreira-Alves thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Ferreira-Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rain as he jumps to the side.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rain. Those never looked like landing.
Rain scores with the left hand. Ferreira-Alves knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Rain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Ferreira-Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rain circles away.
Rain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferreira-Alves with a body shot.
Rain throws out a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and Rain only half commits.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira-Alves is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a counter takedown but Rain avoids it well and moves away.
Rain connects with a right hand. Ferreira-Alves shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves dives in and scores a takedown into Rain's guard.
Rain trying to control the position.
Rain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Rain is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ferreira-Alves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Ferreira-Alves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira-Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira-Alves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1##TD#
Rain gets caught flat footed, as Ferreira-Alves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Rain to get back to his feet.
Rain pulls Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet.
Rain trying to control the position here.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves is working Rain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferreira-Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rain wants to stand and escape but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rain wants to stand up but Ferreira-Alves is controlling him.
Rain is pulling down on Ferreira-Alves's head to control his posture.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Rain's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Rain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira-Alves is controlling him.
Ferreira-Alves postures up in Rain's guard and throws a big left but Rain blocks it.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Rain has wrist control.
Ferreira-Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Rain is trying to control the position but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Rain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Rain manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rain sprawls and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rain swivels and escapes.
Rain lands a really nice looking cross but Ferreira-Alves seems unphased.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Good standup being displayed there by Rain as he connects with a hook.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Rain lands a leg kick that knocks Ferreira-Alves off balance momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain jabs at Ferreira-Alves's body.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Rain, looking for a takedown. Ferreira-Alves pushes Rain against the cage but Rain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferreira-Alves's head.
Ferreira-Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rain throws a jab when Ferreira-Alves was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rain. No joy for Ferreira-Alves on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Ferreira-Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Ferreira-Alves misses.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain misses with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
Rain takes a swing at Ferreira-Alves's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira-Alves somewhat.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Rain works Ferreira-Alves's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira-Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rain.
Rain connects with a single shot there.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira-Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Rain digs a good body shot into Ferreira-Alves's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Rain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferreira-Alves to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Rain has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ferreira-Alves has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves trying to stall but Rain improves his position.
Ferreira-Alves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rain's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rain misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Rain misses.
A low kick lands for Rain.
Rain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rain connects with a body shot that sends Ferreira-Alves's belly button to the back.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain lands with a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and bounces Rain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Rain has his feet on Ferreira-Alves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Rain throws a series of strikes that have Ferreira-Alves backpedaling.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
A combination from Rain does no damage.
Rain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira-Alves's sensitive parts.
Ferreira-Alves throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Rain throws a right and a left that Ferreira-Alves avoids nicely.
Ferreira-Alves tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferreira-Alves off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira-Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rain misses with a few strikes there.
Ferreira-Alves punishes Rain's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rain defends well and Ferreira-Alves ends up having to push Rain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a double leg but Rain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rain continues to drive forward.
A right handed body shot lands from Rain. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Rain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Rain lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rain.
Rain scores with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Ferreira-Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Rain. #BC2#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves lands a head shot.
Rain scores with a jab.
Rain stuns Ferreira-Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rain tries to avoid it but Ferreira-Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rain to the ground. Rain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira-Alves throws a shot to the body.
Rain tests Ferreira-Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Ferreira-Alves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rain thuds a left hand into Ferreira-Alves's body.
Ferreira-Alves fails to land the takedown.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rain as he jumps to the side.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira-Alves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferreira-Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in looking for a takedown. Rain tries to sprawl out of it but Ferreira-Alves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Rain gets caught flat footed, as Ferreira-Alves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rain pulls Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Ferreira-Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Rain.
Rain pulls Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
White Rain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rain 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Rain!
Our winner, White Rain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 468: IsMore vs Araujo
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ferreira-Alves really felt that one!
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira-Alves somewhat.
Ferreira-Alves does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swanson sprawls and moves away.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swanson to the ground. Ferreira-Alves is now in Swanson's guard.
Ferreira-Alves throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Swanson passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson not doing much here. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swanson pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Swanson jumps into side control!
Ferreira-Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Swanson decides to stand back up. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Swanson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ferreira-Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swanson is trying to defend but Ferreira-Alves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Swanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira-Alves. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swanson keeps working.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass the guard but Swanson is defending well.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Swanson's head. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control from Swanson's half guard. Swanson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ferreira-Alves stands and throws Swanson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Swanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Swanson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing that Ferreira-Alves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Ferreira-Alves controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swanson managing to control the position.
Ferreira-Alves throws an elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferreira-Alves's guard. Nice move by Swanson!#REVB#
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira-Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swanson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira-Alves slips the punch.
Ferreira-Alves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Ferreira-Alves finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira-Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##TD#
Ferreira-Alves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferreira-Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swanson trying to control but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Ferreira-Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swanson won't allow Ferreira-Alves to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson is in trouble now - Ferreira-Alves has advanced to mount!
Ferreira-Alves lands with some strikes.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves looking to finish Swanson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Swanson!
Ferreira-Alves landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Swanson is on top in guard.
Swanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
Swanson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working for submissions but it's allowed Swanson to get to half guard.
Swanson wants to stand up but Ferreira-Alves is controlling the position. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira-Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swanson has passed into half guard!
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Swanson to pass to mount. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Swanson. Oh but Ferreira-Alves has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Swanson goes limp - he's gone! Ferreira-Alves jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
After winning the bout, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 462: Beach vs Mirage
Date: Feb 25, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ferreira-Alves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsby trying to control here.
We've been hearing that Ferreira-Alves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gatsby is not content to let Ferreira-Alves control the position.
Nice strikes from Ferreira-Alves there.
Ground and pound from Ferreira-Alves.
Gatsby trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The referee warns Gatsby that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gatsby looks a forlorn figure.
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-Alves with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves landing strikes from the mount.
Gatsby taking shots to the head. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves with good strikes from the mount here!
Ferreira-Alves with shots to the head and body - Gatsby looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gatsby controls the position.
Gatsby is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira-Alves's attempts to control the action.
Gatsby wants to hold on but Ferreira-Alves pushes him away.
Gatsby manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gatsby is refusing to be controlled, as Ferreira-Alves sits in half guard.
Gatsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferreira-Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gatsby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but Ferreira-Alves is controlling well.
Ferreira-Alves is nestled in close to Gatsby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves 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.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Gatsby is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Gatsby working for a triangle but Ferreira-Alves defends it easily.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of elbows.
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Gatsby to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira-Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Ferreira-Alves from controlling successfully.
Gatsby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of digs.
Ferreira-Alves passes Gatsby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferreira-Alves working the head and body with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ferreira-Alves.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard.
Gatsby trying to hold on to Ferreira-Alves's head to control him but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Ferreira-Alves slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Gatsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ferreira-Alves leaves Gatsby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gatsby sprawls and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Gatsby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ferreira-Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working for a triangle but Gatsby defends it easily. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gatsby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working for a triangle but Gatsby defends it easily.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
Ferreira-Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gatsby's guard. #REVR##T1#
Ferreira-Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gatsby's head.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of elbows.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of digs.
Ferreira-Alves passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gatsby has his foot on Ferreira-Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferreira-Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferreira-Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gatsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferreira-Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferreira-Alves stands up over Gatsby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gatsby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gatsby's head.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Gatsby's brow. #T3##SUB2#
Gatsby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferreira-Alves defends well.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferreira-Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatsby can do to turn this around?
Ferreira-Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferreira-Alves working some strikes from top position.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Gatsby's brow.
Ferreira-Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Gatsby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferreira-Alves stands up over Gatsby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves pushes down on Gatsby's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Ferreira-Alves seems content to control.
Ferreira-Alves is keen to just control but Gatsby is a slippery customer.
Gatsby trying to control from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control. Gatsby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferreira-Alves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control from half guard but Gatsby is working away.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Gatsby from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira-Alves slips a nice elbow through Gatsby's hands, connecting with Gatsby's forehead.
Gatsby won't allow Ferreira-Alves to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gatsby doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Gatsby.
And Gatsby tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferreira-Alves pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ferreira-Alves looks up at the clock and then as Gatsby takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ferreira-Alves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gatsby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Ferreira-Alves's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gatsby taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gatsby taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves tries for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
Gatsby is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferreira-Alves is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Gatsby is looking for a sweep.
Gatsby is not content to let Ferreira-Alves control the position.
Ferreira-Alves working the head with strikes.
Gatsby gets back to half guard.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Gatsby's head.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take a breather but Gatsby is having none of it. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gatsby is just riding it out for now. Ferreira-Alves eventually gives up the hold.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferreira-Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ferreira-Alves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferreira-Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gatsby has hold of Ferreira-Alves's hands but Ferreira-Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gatsby is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Joe Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gatsby won't allow Ferreira-Alves to pass to mount.
Gatsby is positioning himself well to prevent Ferreira-Alves advancing to mount.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass to mount but Gatsby is defending the position. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gatsby could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ferreira-Alves has cracked it and Gatsby is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ferreira-Alves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 457: Reed v Sturmovik
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Fett is looking for a counter combo.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira-Alves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
As Ferreira-Alves looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Ferreira-Alves just gets out of the way.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Ferreira-Alves scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Ferreira-Alves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves jabs at Fett's body.
Ferreira-Alves darts in looking for a takedown but Fett gets double underhooks and turns Ferreira-Alves into the cage.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fett rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Ferreira-Alves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferreira-Alves throws a front kick aimed at Fett's knee but Fett avoids it well.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferreira-Alves thows a leg kick but Fett checks it
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Ferreira-Alves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Fett avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a crisp jab.
Ferreira-Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Settakian Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Ferreira-Alves misses.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a double leg but Fett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fett continues to drive forward.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fett is fending him off so far but Ferreira-Alves persists. Nope, Fett circles away and we're back to standing.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferreira-Alves wants to land a leg kick but Fett is out of range.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves cracks Fett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Settakian Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferreira-Alves tries to score with a low kick but Fett moves his leg out of the way.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
As Ferreira-Alves looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Ferreira-Alves just gets out of the way.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira-Alves. Beautiful body shot.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fett but Fett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fett wants it to stay on the feet.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferreira-Alves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice hook to Fett's body. Fett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira-Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a sloppy body shot
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Ferreira-Alves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira-Alves, as that shot connected.
Ferreira-Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a takedown attempt
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Ferreira-Alves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a leg kick but Fett moved away.
Fett is looking for a counter combo.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferreira-Alves takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Fett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ferreira-Alves. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves tries for a kimura but Fett is defending well.
Fett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ferreira-Alves connects with a decent elbow.
Fett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferreira-Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
Ferreira-Alves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fett tries to buck Ferreira-Alves off but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Fett is trying to control Ferreira-Alves's posture but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Fett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferreira-Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position but Fett is working away.
Ferreira-Alves creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fett is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Ferreira-Alves's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fett is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Fett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fett tries to roll over but Ferreira-Alves keeps him under control.
Ferreira-Alves is thwarting Fett's attempts to control the position.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Fett looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a kimura but Fett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferreira-Alves to get the leverage.
Ferreira-Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ferreira-Alves is thwarting Fett's attempts to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ferreira-Alves working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ferreira-Alves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fett tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Fett is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Fett's head.
Ferreira-Alves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fett taking some punishment here, with Ferreira-Alves in his half guard. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fett is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferreira-Alves working over Fett with some ground and pound. Fett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ferreira-Alves is nestled in close to Fett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferreira-Alves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Fett's head.
Ferreira-Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferreira-Alves is working away from the top position though.
Ferreira-Alves working over Fett with some ground and pound. Fett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Ferreira-Alves scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferreira-Alves with a poor takedown
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Ferreira-Alves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Ferreira-Alves gets the takedown into side control.
Fett is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to get an arm triangle but Fett is defending well.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Fett with a big right hand but Fett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ferreira-Alves landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Fett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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-Alves trying to control the position but Fett is working away.
Fett is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves slows the pace down.
Ferreira-Alves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fett tries to buck Ferreira-Alves off but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Fett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreira-Alves's best efforts.#SUB#
Fett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control from half guard but Fett is working away.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fett has hold of Ferreira-Alves's hands but Ferreira-Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferreira-Alves lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fett defends it well.
Fett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves trying to mount his opponent but Fett defends it.
Fett is staying active underneath Ferreira-Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves winds up and cracks Fett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fett is looking to control Ferreira-Alves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Fett looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
Ferreira-Alves trying to pass the guard but Fett defending well.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Fett's head.
Fett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fett's thigh. Fett counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fett! #REVR##T4#
Ferreira-Alves regains half guard.#SUB#
Fett is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Fett is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ferreira-Alves is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Settakian Fett!
An intense looking Settakian Fett took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.

Event: CFC 451: Inarritu v Tiotio
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Giannopoulos is trying to defend but Ferreira-Alves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ferreira-Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giannopoulos defending well though.
Giannopoulos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferreira-Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferreira-Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Giannopoulos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Giannopoulos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working for a triangle but Giannopoulos defends it easily. #T1#
Giannopoulos wanted to stand there but Ferreira-Alves had control of the position.
Giannopoulos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ferreira-Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Giannopoulos pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Giannopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Giannopoulos defends well.
Giannopoulos wanted to stand there but Ferreira-Alves had control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Giannopoulos pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Giannopoulos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferreira-Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Giannopoulos has managed to get both his arms back between Ferreira-Alves's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for a guillotine here but Giannopoulos defends easily.
Ferreira-Alves has a closed guard, preventing Giannopoulos from standing up. #T3##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves has an active guard here but Giannopoulos has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Giannopoulos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Giannopoulos escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Giannopoulos!
Giannopoulos tries to stand but Ferreira-Alves is controlling his head.
Ferreira-Alves regains half guard.
Giannopoulos wants to stand but Ferreira-Alves has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira-Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Giannopoulos escapes and throws Ferreira-Alves's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Giannopoulos wants to stand but Ferreira-Alves has his arm trapped.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to regain half guard here but Giannopoulos keeps moving and retains side control.
Giannopoulos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira-Alves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Giannopoulos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ferreira-Alves controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Giannopoulos stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Giannopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira-Alves is just out of range.
A head kick from Giannopoulos lands but Ferreira-Alves takes it in his stride.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to the head.
Giannopoulos throws out a powerful jab.
Giannopoulos dips to his left and cracks Ferreira-Alves with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Giannopoulos misses with a straight left.
Ferreira-Alves misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves staying out of range there.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Giannopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Giannopoulos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Giannopoulos tries to clinch but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Giannopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giannopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Ferreira-Alves off balance momentarily.#T1#
Giannopoulos tries to clinch but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws a good cross that connects.
Giannopoulos connects with a crisp jab.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Ferreira-Alves coming out on top.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giannopoulos manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira-Alves throws out a powerful jab.
Nikos Giannopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Giannopoulos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giannopoulos keeping moving, preventing Ferreira-Alves from controlling successfully.
Giannopoulos is controlling Ferreira-Alves's posture.
Giannopoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Giannopoulos wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira-Alves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferreira-Alves throws a strike but Giannopoulos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ferreira-Alves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Giannopoulos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giannopoulos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves has a closed guard, preventing Giannopoulos from standing up. #T3##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Giannopoulos has passed into half guard!
Ferreira-Alves trying to get back to full guard but Giannopoulos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ferreira-Alves is trying to reverse the position but instead Giannopoulos has taken his back - oops!
Ferreira-Alves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Giannopoulos's guard. Nice work there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferreira-Alves being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Giannopoulos to sweep him here.
Ferreira-Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Giannopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ferreira-Alves working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Giannopoulos wants to control but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position but Giannopoulos is working away.
You can see the frustration on Giannopoulos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikos Giannopoulos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Giannopoulos wants to clinch up but Ferreira-Alves keeps it at a distance.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferreira-Alves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Giannopoulos digs a good hook to Ferreira-Alves's body.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Giannopoulos is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Giannopoulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferreira-Alves should have avoided that one.
Giannopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giannopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Giannopoulos looks to land a left hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Giannopoulos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giannopoulos lands a nice shot that snaps Ferreira-Alves's head back. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves scores with a hook to the body. Giannopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nikos Giannopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves gets a takedown into half guard.
Giannopoulos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Giannopoulos is in trouble now - Ferreira-Alves has advanced to mount!
Ferreira-Alves dominating with strikes here.
Giannopoulos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ferreira-Alves lands a big elbow.
Ferreira-Alves thowing shots but they're missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Giannopoulos is having none of it.
Ferreira-Alves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Giannopoulos taking shots to the head.
Ferreira-Alves working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Giannopoulos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferreira-Alves tries to control but Giannopoulos wriggling away.
Giannopoulos tries to hold on but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with strikes but Giannopoulos is staying in there. #T3#
Giannopoulos wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Giannopoulos looks a forlorn figure.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferreira-Alves with a couple of short strikes.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferreira-Alves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Giannopoulos's face.
Giannopoulos is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira-Alves's attempts to control the action.
Giannopoulos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Giannopoulos is having none of it.
Ferreira-Alves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of good shots and Giannopoulos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Giannopoulos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The referee is taking a good look at Giannopoulos as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ferreira-Alves!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Will Ferreira-Alves go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira-Alves 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nikos Giannopoulos!

Event: CFC 445: Knox v Gonza
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Ferreira-Alves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira-Alves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Ferreira-Alves misses.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Cruz clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Cruz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ferreira-Alves is trying to keep an underhook but Cruz manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz works his way into side control.
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!
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves tries to improve position but can't.
Ferreira-Alves is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz trying to control the position but Ferreira-Alves is working away. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ferreira-Alves down. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz looks up at the clock and then as Ferreira-Alves takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cruz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ferreira-Alves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves with the active half guard here but Cruz passes nicely into side control.
Cruz controls the position.
Cruz wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping him busy.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Ferreira-Alves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferreira-Alves connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cruz punching from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Ferreira-Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Cruz moves into full guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz tries to strike from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves passes into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves seems to be looking for submissions.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cruz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ferreira-Alves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Ferreira-Alves avoids it with no problem.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferreira-Alves slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to counter the offense by Cruz and move into the clinch.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Ferreira-Alves is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferreira-Alves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz gets full guard.
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferreira-Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cruz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ferreira-Alves's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cruz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cruz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferreira-Alves works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferreira-Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ferreira-Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz is pulling down on Ferreira-Alves's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferreira-Alves, at least for the moment.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Ferreira-Alves from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferreira-Alves preventing the sweep.
Ferreira-Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Ferreira-Alves from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferreira-Alves passes into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferreira-Alves slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Ferreira-Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira-Alves pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz with the active half guard here but Ferreira-Alves passes nicely into side control.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves working away.
Cruz tries to bench press Ferreira-Alves off him but Ferreira-Alves keeps the position.
Cruz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ferreira-Alves working the ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ferreira-Alves is chipping away with strikes.
Ferreira-Alves is working Cruz over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches and elbows.
Ferreira-Alves has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cruz!
Ferreira-Alves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cruz looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Cruz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Ferreira-Alves putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferreira-Alves dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Ferreira-Alves tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Ferreira-Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferreira-Alves preventing the sweep.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz throwing short punches from the bottom.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz trying to strike off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferreira-Alves is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of elbows.
Ferreira-Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferreira-Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferreira-Alves works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves advances position into side control!
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ferreira-Alves winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz trying to control but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Ferreira-Alves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz trying to hold on to Ferreira-Alves's head to control him but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Ferreira-Alves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz trying to hold on to Ferreira-Alves's head to control him but Ferreira-Alves postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira-Alves 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Michael Cruz had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: CFC 438: Hackett v Trounvouche
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves jabs at Swanson's body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Swanson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferreira-Alves with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Ferreira-Alves, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot
and Swanson counters with a body kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swanson on the side of the head.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira-Alves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira-Alves, as that shot connected.
Swanson takes a swing at Ferreira-Alves's ribcage but misses.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Swanson tries to get set, Ferreira-Alves tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a looping left.#T1#
Swanson is looking to chop away at Ferreira-Alves's legs.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson with a jab.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swanson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira-Alves cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferreira-Alves off to one side.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Ferreira-Alves coming out on top.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick from Ferreira-Alves, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves looks for a takedown but Swanson sprawls well.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Ferreira-Alves.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swanson.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson is looking to slow Ferreira-Alves down with leg kicks.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
A lazy left from Ferreira-Alves finds it's target.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira-Alves cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Ferreira-Alves with a poor takedown
and Swanson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira-Alves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreira-Alves fails with the takedown.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferreira-Alves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferreira-Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of elbows.
Ferreira-Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Swanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ferreira-Alves is tightening it up a little... Swanson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Swanson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Swanson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ferreira-Alves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Our winner, Felipe Ferreira-Alves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2021

#R1#
Henrique throws a hook to the side of Ferreira-Alves's head but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Henrique quickly recovers to half guard.
Ferreira-Alves controlling the pace.
Ferreira-Alves thows a huge punch but Henrique dodges it nicely.
Henrique keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves thows a huge punch but Henrique dodges it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henrique defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is working for a kimura but Henrique is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferreira-Alves thows a huge punch but Henrique dodges it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferreira-Alves is nestled in close to Henrique, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferreira-Alves not doing much here.
Ferreira-Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henrique's head. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a kimura but Henrique is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferreira-Alves to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira-Alves controlling the action here.
Ferreira-Alves is pressing down on Henrique's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henrique is holding on for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ferreira-Alves working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferreira-Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Henrique has hold of Ferreira-Alves's hands but Ferreira-Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to work for a kimura but Henrique is defending well.
Ferreira-Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henrique blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves working Henrique over with strikes. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves winds up and cracks Henrique with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henrique wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Henrique could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ferreira-Alves has cracked it and Henrique is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ferreira-Alves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
An out of breath Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Cassino vs Dillbrandt
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Yew just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Yew both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Yew throws a head kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ferreira-Alves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferreira-Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yew throws out the jab.
Yew swings widly with a right hand
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a left to the body.
Yew throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a head kick by Yew.
Yew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yew throws a head kick that misses.
Yew tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira-Alves with the counter takedown but Yew avoids it easily.
Yew looks to land a left hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a shot to the body.
Yew misses with a few strikes there.
Yew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Yew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferreira-Alves won't be happy with that.
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Yew tries to stand but Ferreira-Alves is controlling his head.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to reverse the position.
Ferreira-Alves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yew's best efforts.
Ferreira-Alves tries to roll over but Yew keeps him under control.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yew wants to get back to his feet. #SU#
Yew gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Yef Yew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the side of Yew's head but Yew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Yew manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yew throws a head kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range. #T3##TD2#
Ferreira-Alves feints and as Yew raises his hands in defense, Ferreira-Alves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yew wants to stand and escape but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Yew being controlled here, momentarily. #ES#
Yew has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ferreira-Alves is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Yew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yew doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yew.
Ferreira-Alves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yew defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Yew misses. #T4#
Yew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yew lands with a nice body punch.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Yew is just out of range.
A head kick from Yew lands but Ferreira-Alves takes it in his stride.
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Yew, looking for a takedown. Ferreira-Alves pushes Yew against the cage but Yew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yew defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Ferreira-Alves.
Yew on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Ferreira-Alves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yew!
Ferreira-Alves connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yew some visible discomfort.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ferreira-Alves working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Yew sneaks out the side door and pushes Ferreira-Alves away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Yew misses with a body shot.
Yew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferreira-Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yew.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yef Yew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ferreira-Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ferreira-Alves clinches with his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves tries a body shot but Yew blocks it.
Yew blocking some punches.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yew tries to break the clinch but Ferreira-Alves is controlling the position.
Yew blocking some punches.
Yew working hard to break the clinch.
Yew blocks a body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Yew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot.
Yew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yew blocks a jab.
Yew looks to land a combination but Ferreira-Alves avoids it well.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Yew throws a series of punches but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Yew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yew as he avoids it easily.
Yew takes one to the side of the head.
Yew misses with a looping left.
Yew connects with a jab.
Yew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves stuns Yew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yew looks to land a left hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira-Alves moves out of range as Yew strikes.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves checks the leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira-Alves tries to clinch there but Yew circles away. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and drives through. Yew sprawls well.
Yef Yew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Ferreira-Alves.
Yew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yew sprawls well. Yew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferreira-Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Yew looks to land a right hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range.
Ferreira-Alves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yew scores with a nice right hand.
Ferreira-Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Ferreira-Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yew.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Yew swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferreira-Alves.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yew throws a hook to the side of Ferreira-Alves's head but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yew misses with a wild body shot.
Yew throws a head kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws a shot to the body.
Yew throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira-Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Yew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Yew as Ferreira-Alves shoots in.
Yew displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferreira-Alves.
Yew has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferreira-Alves.
Yew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferreira-Alves moves to clinch but Yew breaks away
and Yew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yew was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferreira-Alves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yew misses with a head kick.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yew avoids it really well and circles away.
Yew looks to throw the jab but Ferreira-Alves is out of range.
Yew misses with a straight right.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Yew moves out of range.
Yew throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira-Alves moves out of range easily.
Ferreira-Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yew throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a takedown into side control.

Yew bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yew misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Ferreira-Alves moves into range and clinches up with Yew.
Ferreira-Alves stalling.
Ferreira-Alves pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Yew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Yew.
Yew is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a body shot.
Yew misses with a straight right.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yew moves away.
Yew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yew tries to counter by clinching up but Ferreira-Alves breaks away and moves out of range.
Yew tests Ferreira-Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferreira-Alves loads up on a big right hand but Yew slips the punch.
Yew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira-Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yef Yew is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreira-Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yew looks to throw the jab but Ferreira-Alves is out of range.
Yew lands a two punch combo.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Yew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yew looks to throw the jab but Ferreira-Alves is out of range.
A combination from Yew does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves fails with the takedown.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Yew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferreira-Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yew.
Ferreira-Alves with the counter takedown but Yew avoids it easily.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves tries to clinch but Yew moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Yew counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Yew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yew blocks a body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Yew controls the action.
Yew has had enough of the clinch but Ferreira-Alves keeps him there for the moment.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to control Yew's arms but Yew gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferreira-Alves has his back to the cage.
Yew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yew blocks a body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferreira-Alves. #BC#
Yew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yew throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot.#T3#
Yew throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira-Alves feints the counter takedown.
Ferreira-Alves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yew at a distance.
Ferreira-Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yew takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yew misses with a low kick as Ferreira-Alves jumps back.
Yew fails to land with a series of punches.
Yew throws a hook to the side of Ferreira-Alves's head but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferreira-Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Yew's head.
Yew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yew manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Yew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
Ferreira-Alves moves in looking to clinch but Yew pushes him off.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves jabs Yew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira-Alves. Beautiful body shot.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferreira-Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yew throws out the jab.
Ferreira-Alves punishes Yew's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to Yew's midsection.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yew doesn't seem bothered though.
Yew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira-Alves. That snapped Yew's head back.
Ferreira-Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to Yew's midsection.#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves instigates a clinch.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferreira-Alves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Ferreira-Alves takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Ferreira-Alves wants the takedown. The Pencil Pusher is fighting it off but Ferreira-Alves persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Pencil Pusher's guard against the cage.
The Pencil Pusher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira-Alves on the ground.
Ferreira-Alves won't allow The Pencil Pusher to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves drops back looking for a leg! The Pencil Pusher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Pencil Pusher manages to kick Ferreira-Alves off! Ferreira-Alves jumps back into The Pencil Pusher's guard.
Ferreira-Alves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferreira-Alves passes The Pencil Pusher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Pencil Pusher!
Ferreira-Alves takes The Pencil Pusher's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ferreira-Alves gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ferreira-Alves gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ferreira-Alves apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T1##CL2#
Ferreira-Alves moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves tightens his grip and picks The Pencil Pusher up, before dumping him to the ground. The Pencil Pusher manages to land in guard.
The Pencil Pusher wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ferreira-Alves manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. The Pencil Pusher tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ferreira-Alves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Our winner, Felipe Ferreira-Alves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CWC 234
Date: Aug 01, 2021

180 cm
36 yrs
170 lbs

186 cm
28 yrs
174 lbs

Ribbler

Ferreira-Alves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 10 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ferreira-Alves has hold of one of Ribbler's legs. Ribbler is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferreira-Alves gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Ferreira-Alves
Ferreira-Alves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribbler pulls Ferreira-Alves in to control the position.
Ferreira-Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (2) Ferreira-Alves
Ribbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ferreira-Alves manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ribbler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Ribbler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ribbler escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ribbler!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (2) Ferreira-Alves#T3#
Ferreira-Alves looking for a sweep but Ribbler has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (9) vs (2) Ferreira-Alves
Ribbler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Ribbler controlling from mount.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to get to half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (12) vs (2) Ferreira-Alves
Ferreira-Alves tries to escape but Ribbler has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5##SUB#
Ribbler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Ribbler is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ferreira-Alves is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 107 - Ninja Vs Dock
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OShea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ferreira-Alves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for OShea!
OShea is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira-Alves's attempts to control the action.
OShea regains half guard.
Ferreira-Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
OShea taking some punishment here, with Ferreira-Alves in his half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control. OShea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
OShea makes his way to full guard, as Ferreira-Alves worked for a kimura.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OShea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves passes OShea's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves prevents OShea from standing back up. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira-Alves is pressing down on OShea's thigh, looking to free his foot. OShea is holding on for now.
OShea wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OShea wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferreira-Alves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but OShea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves looking to score a takedown here. OShea is defending well but Ferreira-Alves drives through and ends up in OShea's guard.
OShea is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but OShea keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but OShea keeps moving. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OShea is trying to hold Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent damage but Ferreira-Alves has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a strike but OShea avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ferreira-Alves looking to sit in guard and control but OShea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
OShea will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OShea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OShea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Ferreira-Alves is working an open guard so OShea takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OShea really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferreira-Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OShea on the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OShea lands with a cross.
OShea fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
OShea tries to keep at a distance but Ferreira-Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira-Alves tries to work over OShea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OShea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OShea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferreira-Alves to keep the fight standing.
OShea tries a knee to the head but Ferreira-Alves blocks it. #BC#
OShea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ferreira-Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab and a cross from OShea.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OShea.
OShea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab from OShea.
OShea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OShea.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but OShea defends it well.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and bounces OShea off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves prevents OShea from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves passes OShea's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OShea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control. OShea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves tries to pass to full mount but OShea defends it.
OShea trying to control here.
Ferreira-Alves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… OShea is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by OShea and Ferreira-Alves has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
OShea is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
OShea struggling a bit here.
OShea trying to remain calm as Ferreira-Alves controls from the top position.
OShea tries to buck Ferreira-Alves off but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but OShea keeps working.
OShea is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ferreira-Alves tries to move to mount but OShea blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but OShea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
OShea is trying to improve his position.
Ferreira-Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES#
OShea throws Ferreira-Alves to one side and escapes!
Conor OShea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira-Alves moves out of range easily.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OShea rather than just go for the knockout.
OShea thows a left - swing and a miss!
OShea shoots for a takedown but Ferreira-Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferreira-Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferreira-Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor OShea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShea fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves feints and as OShea raises his hands in defense, Ferreira-Alves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OShea is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves cracks OShea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OShea fails in his attempt to clinch.
OShea misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Ferreira-Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Ferreira-Alves on the inside.
OShea tries to circle away but Ferreira-Alves has him pinned against the cage.
OShea gets underhooks to prevent Ferreira-Alves's takedown attempt.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves is working OShea over against the cage.
OShea is trying to push Ferreira-Alves away but Ferreira-Alves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferreira-Alves blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OShea.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but OShea prevents it.
OShea tries to pull guard but Ferreira-Alves holds him up against the cage and eventually OShea drops back down to his feet.
OShea is trying to pull guard but Ferreira-Alves has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
OShea tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor OShea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira-Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira-Alves cracks OShea with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OShea.
OShea misses with the head strike.
OShea is trying to push Ferreira-Alves away but Ferreira-Alves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OShea is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
OShea manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OShea to score with a decent uppercut.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira-Alves moves out of range easily.
Ferreira-Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OShea throws out the jab.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OShea is looking to clinch.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OShea shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferreira-Alves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OShea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL2#
Ferreira-Alves drives through and clinches with OShea against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira-Alves.
OShea letting Ferreira-Alves take a breather here.
OShea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OShea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira-Alves.
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-Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
OShea is pressed up against the cage. Ferreira-Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OShea down to the mat. OShea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferreira-Alves thuds a left hand into OShea's body.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to OShea's midsection.
OShea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves looking to score a takedown here. OShea is defending well but Ferreira-Alves drives through and ends up in OShea's guard.
Ferreira-Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OShea is just riding it out for now. Ferreira-Alves eventually gives up the hold.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ferreira-Alves working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3##SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OShea has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OShea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OShea does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
OShea is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves works his way into full mount!
Conor OShea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OShea stops Ferreira-Alves from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferreira-Alves 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
During a confident post fight interview, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 101 - Mad Onion vs Line
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Gomez throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreira-Alves's shoulder, as Ferreira-Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira-Alves with the counter takedown but Gomez avoids it easily.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Gomez.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice hook to Gomez's body. Gomez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab.
Gomez slips a straight right by Ferreira-Alves.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gomez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves looking to pass the guard.
Ferreira-Alves is still trying to improve position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ferreira-Alves stops Gomez from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira-Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Ferreira-Alves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Gomez throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
Gomez blocks a body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomez misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Ferreira-Alves blocking some punches.
Gomez can't break the clinch.
Gomez lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira-Alves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira-Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Ferreira-Alves pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Ferreira-Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow. #BC#
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira-Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot that sends Gomez's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Gomez gets caught napping as Ferreira-Alves dives in and scores a takedown. Gomez manages to retain guard.
Ferreira-Alves stays in close to Gomez's body and controls the position.
Ferreira-Alves forces his way into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves goes for an armbar but Gomez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gomez.
Gomez wants to stand but Ferreira-Alves has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SU#
Gomez gets to his feet - Ferreira-Alves follows without any prompting.
Ferreira-Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira-Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomez dips to his left and cracks Ferreira-Alves with an uppercut!#CL#
Gomez clinches up with Ferreira-Alves and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
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.#R2##CL2#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Ferreira-Alves has Gomez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ferreira-Alves pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gomez tumbling to the mat - Ferreira-Alves dives into Gomez's guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is looking to stand up but Ferreira-Alves isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferreira-Alves pushes down on Gomez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Gomez is staying active underneath Ferreira-Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira-Alves stalling away here and it's allowed Gomez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gomez wants to stand and escape but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gomez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferreira-Alves has Gomez in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Gomez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferreira-Alves, up you get! #T2#
Ferreira-Alves scores with a body shot.
Gomez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Ferreira-Alves.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira-Alves is just out of range.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez drops his hands momentarily and Ferreira-Alves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to stall.
Ferreira-Alves taking a breather.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Ferreira-Alves. #T3#
Good body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Gomez from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gomez.
Ferreira-Alves is working Gomez over against the cage.
Gomez wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves leaning against his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Gomez.
Ferreira-Alves tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira-Alves stalls.
Ferreira-Alves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira-Alves leaning against his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves blocking some punches.
Ferreira-Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Gomez controls the action. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Gomez connects with a jab.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Ferreira-Alves is avoiding it. #CL#
Gomez has Ferreira-Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves lands with a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Ferreira-Alves's head but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira-Alves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gomez can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot.#CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomez throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Gomez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gomez as Ferreira-Alves tries to tie him up.
Gomez blocks a body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Schwartz Gomez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferreira-Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
Ferreira-Alves tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferreira-Alves's elbow.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira-Alves blocking some punches.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to drag Gomez to the mat but Gomez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferreira-Alves pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira-Alves stalling against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ferreira-Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez lands an elbow that stopped Ferreira-Alves in his tracks for a moment.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira-Alves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3##BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira-Alves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomez.
Ferreira-Alves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomez lands with a hook. Ferreira-Alves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira-Alves lands a right hook to the body.
Gomez scores with a punch to the head.
Ferreira-Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferreira-Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomez should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Gomez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferreira-Alves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Gomez kicks Ferreira-Alves off and gets to his feet.
Ferreira-Alves takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves tries to move into range but Gomez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferreira-Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and bounces Gomez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Gomez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira-Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Gomez.
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Gomez is looking to chop away at Ferreira-Alves's legs.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schwartz Gomez!
A very excited looking Schwartz Gomez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta
Date: Jun 13, 2021

186 cm
28 yrs
174 lbs

185 cm
36 yrs
176 lbs

Ferreira-Alves

Azaryan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Felipe Ferreira-Alves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ferreira-Alves forces Azaryan back against the cage and clinches.
Azaryan's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Azaryan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Azaryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azaryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Azaryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira-Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferreira-Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azaryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferreira-Alves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azaryan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira-Alves (3) vs (0) Azaryan
Azaryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azaryan wants to hold on but Ferreira-Alves pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1#
Azaryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan prevents Ferreira-Alves from taking his back.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ferreira-Alves tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away. #T2#
Azaryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferreira-Alves content just to control the position here.
Azaryan is controlling an arm, preventing Ferreira-Alves from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Azaryan regains half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Azaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira-Alves.
Well, if Ferreira-Alves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves seems to be working for a kimura but Azaryan defends the submission attempt.
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azaryan has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Azaryan is staying active underneath Ferreira-Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira-Alves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azaryan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira-Alves (6) vs (0) Azaryan
Ferreira-Alves is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Azaryan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Azaryan!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira-Alves (6) vs (2) Azaryan#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Azaryan pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira-Alves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azaryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azaryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Azaryan pushes down on Ferreira-Alves's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferreira-Alves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferreira-Alves manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Azaryan has his hands clasped together but Ferreira-Alves extends and breaks Azaryan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ferreira-Alves.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
A very excited looking Felipe Ferreira-Alves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 92 - Moreno Vs Dokov
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Kriel throws a head kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Kriel moves forwards but Ferreira-Alves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves moves out of range of the leg kick from Kriel.
Kriel fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferreira-Alves in the body.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferreira-Alves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira-Alves keeps Kriel at a distance using the push kick.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab.#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves pushes Kriel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel gets underhooks to prevent Ferreira-Alves's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Ferreira-Alves has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kriel is trying to keep an underhook but Ferreira-Alves manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kriel reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferreira-Alves's guard. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kriel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Kriel pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kriel escapes and throws Ferreira-Alves's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ferreira-Alves tries to bench press Kriel off him but Kriel keeps the position. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to work for a sweep but Kriel has mounted him!
Ferreira-Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel looking to control but Ferreira-Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferreira-Alves can't escape the position. #T4#
Kriel controlling from mount.
Ferreira-Alves working to try and regain half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to reverse the position but instead Kriel has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira-Alves can't escape the position.
Kriel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ferreira-Alves doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Willem Kriel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to slow Kriel down with leg kicks.
Kriel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira-Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good body shot into Kriel's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a few strikes there.
Kriel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the body shot from Kriel.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kriel stuns Ferreira-Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot
and Kriel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kriel rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira-Alves swinging wildly here.
Kriel tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves shoots and misses
letting Kriel counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel throws a jab when Ferreira-Alves was well out of range.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves clinches up against the cage.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel misses with a knee to the head.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a body lock takedown but Kriel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves is working Kriel over against the cage.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves tries to work over Kriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira-Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kriel is defending well.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Kriel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira-Alves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira-Alves wants to take the fight to the mat but Kriel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves digs a right hand into Kriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kriel's gas tank.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Kriel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range nicely.#T3##CL2#
Ferreira-Alves pushes Kriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Ferreira-Alves. #TD2#
Ferreira-Alves gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kriel tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass to mount but Kriel is defending the position.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Kriel from standing back up.
Kriel won't allow Ferreira-Alves to pass to mount.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take a breather but Kriel is having none of it.
Ferreira-Alves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kriel is controlling an arm, preventing Ferreira-Alves from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take Kriel's back but instead Kriel gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass to mount but Kriel is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body kick.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kriel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferreira-Alves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick from Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kriel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferreira-Alves in his tracks.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kriel does it's job there.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kriel's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kriel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira-Alves controls the action.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Ferreira-Alves content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel digs a right hand into Ferreira-Alves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferreira-Alves's gas tank.
Ferreira-Alves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferreira-Alves pushes Kriel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kriel lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Ferreira-Alves stalling.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferreira-Alves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira-Alves. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a knee strike.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Kriel tries a body shot but Ferreira-Alves blocks it.
Kriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Ferreira-Alves prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kriel prevents it.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kriel throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves slowing the pace effectively.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriel controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferreira-Alves's brow.
Kriel landing knees to the body.
Kriel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriel controls his hands.
Kriel works on Ferreira-Alves's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira-Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Kriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ferreira-Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kriel, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves wants to stall.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Kriel.
Kriel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves has hold of one of Kriel's legs. Kriel is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferreira-Alves gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kriel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferreira-Alves controls the pace.
Kriel can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira-Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to advance position but Kriel won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willem Kriel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kriel 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Willem Kriel!
Willem Kriel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 84 - Naulakko Vs Bagwis
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Tripp is looking to land body kicks.
Ferreira-Alves with the counter takedown but Tripp avoids it easily.
Ferreira-Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira-Alves moves out of range as Tripp strikes.
Tripp avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves tests Tripp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tripp.
Tripp staying out of range there.#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tripp working aggressively here.
Ferreira-Alves working aggressively here.
Ferreira-Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Tripp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp misses with a punch to the body.
Tripp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tripp.
Tripp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferreira-Alves backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Tripp. #T1#
Tripp working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferreira-Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
Tripp pushes Ferreira-Alves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tripp.
A head punch on the inside from Tripp fails to land.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a knee to the head but Tripp blocks with his arms.
Ferreira-Alves working aggressively here.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferreira-Alves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tripp walks away with a smile on his face. Ferreira-Alves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira-Alves throws a leg kick
and Tripp counters with a good, hard body kick but Ferreira-Alves shrugs it off.
Ferreira-Alves blocks the body kick.
Tripp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Tripp needs to keep his hands up - Ferreira-Alves had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tripp scores with a jab to the head.
Tripp lands a head kick. Ferreira-Alves smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Tripp lands with a good body shot.
Tripp missing with a left hand there. Ferreira-Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tripp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferreira-Alves. That did some damage!
Tripp throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira-Alves moves away and avoids it.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira-Alves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tripp.
Tripp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira-Alves throws out the jab.
Tripp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Ferreira-Alves catches Tripp right on the button with a cross.
Ferreira-Alves takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a left hand but Tripp moved out of range nicely.
Tripp throws a chopping leg kick but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves forces Tripp back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tripps head.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Tripp as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tripp tries to throw a body punch but Ferreira-Alves avoids it by throwing Tripp back against the cage.
Tripp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tripp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tripp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp blocks an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves stalling in the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves tries to stall but Tripp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tripp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Ferreira-Alves to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira-Alves. #T4#
Tripp tries to work over Ferreira-Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Tripp.
A right hook to the body lands for Tripp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira-Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tripp blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Tripp controls the action.
Tripp is working Ferreira-Alves over against the cage.
Tripp cracks Ferreira-Alves with a nice body shot.
Ferreira-Alves blocks an uppercut.
Tripp misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to stall.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Tripp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Tripp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that CJ Tripp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab when Tripp was well out of range.
Tripp throwing a counter right hand but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Tripp is looking to slow Ferreira-Alves down with leg kicks.
Tripp checks a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripp.
Tripp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferreira-Alves doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Tripp kicks Ferreira-Alves off and gets back to his feet.
Ferreira-Alves looks to throw the jab but Tripp is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripp connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws a right hand that misses
letting Tripp counter with a right hand.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tripp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira-Alves misses the target. #T1#
Tripp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferreira-Alves. That did some damage!
Tripp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body kick there by Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Tripp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Tripp's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
CJ Tripp is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Tripp as he connects with a hook.
Tripp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves needs to keep his hands up - Tripp had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Ferreira-Alves misses.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick as Tripp jumps back.
Tripp looks for the body kick but Ferreira-Alves saw that one coming.
Tripp misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves takes a swing at Tripp's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick nicely.
Tripp throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tripp. That's going to slow Ferreira-Alves down. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves throws a front kick aimed at Tripp's knee but Tripp avoids it well.
CJ Tripp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a looping left.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the body shot from Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Tripp's shoulder, as Tripp tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick.
It looked like Tripp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tripp throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira-Alves moves out of range easily.
Ferreira-Alves darts in trying to clinch
and Tripp counters with a nice body shot.
Tripp misses with a body shot.
Tripp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tripp is looking to land body kicks.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tripp defends it well.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a body kick but Tripp moved away.
Ferreira-Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira-Alves thuds his right hand into Tripp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Tripp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Tripp.
A swing and a miss from Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves moves out of range of the body kick from Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a leg kick.
Tripp throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Tripp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira-Alves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves missing with a left hand there. Tripp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira-Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tripp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tripp scores with a one two! Ferreira-Alves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tripp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
Tripp moves out of range of the strikes.
Tripp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Tripp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Tripp throws a body punch but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ferreira-Alves misses its intended target.
Ferreira-Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferreira-Alves swings widly with a right hand
and Tripp counters with a body kick that stops Ferreira-Alves in his tracks momentarily.
Tripp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tripp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tripp scores with a head kick. Ferreira-Alves tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tripp lands a right hook to the body.
Tripp needs to keep his hands up - Ferreira-Alves had a free shot at his head there.
Ferreira-Alves looks for the body kick but Tripp saw that one coming.
Ferreira-Alves throws a good cross that connects.
Ferreira-Alves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Tripp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tripp misses with a body punch
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tripp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tripp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferreira-Alves on the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tripp counters with a straight right hand.
Tripp misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferreira-Alves lands with an uppercut that bounces Tripp off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Ferreira-Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tripp scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferreira-Alves walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripp checks a leg kick.
Tripp misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves walks into a straight right hand from Tripp.#T1#
Tripp fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferreira-Alves in the body.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice hook to Tripp's body. Tripp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira-Alves throws a series of punches but Tripp avoids them all with ease.
Ferreira-Alves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Ferreira-Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tripp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws a shot from downtown. Tripp moves away and avoids it.
Tripp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tripp throws a shot to the body.
Tripp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tripp lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Tripp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferreira-Alves doesn't seem phased though.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tripp throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferreira-Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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-Alves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferreira-Alves digs a good body shot into Tripp's ribs.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Tripp.
Tripp ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Tripp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tripp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tripp cracks Ferreira-Alves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tripp lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferreira-Alves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tripp. Ferreira-Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tripp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves throws a leg kick but Tripp moved away.
Ferreira-Alves lunges at Tripp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tripp's hand.
Nice jab there from Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tripp throws out a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and Tripp only half commits. #T3#
Tripp connects with a solid leg kick.
Tripp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tripp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Tripp circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tripp. Ferreira-Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tripp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tripp cracks Ferreira-Alves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferreira-Alves takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Tripp.
Crunch! Tripp slams his shin into Ferreira-Alves's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Tripp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira-Alves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Ferreira-Alves rushes Tripp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
CJ Tripp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Tripp avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tripp as Ferreira-Alves tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Ferreira-Alves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira-Alves gets through Tripp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves blocks an uppercut.
Tripp lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves blocks an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Tripp avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Tripp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tripp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Tripp!
An out of breath CJ Tripp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021

186 cm
27 yrs
174 lbs

185 cm
35 yrs
176 lbs

Ferreira-Alves

Azaryan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Ferreira-Alves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and pushes Azaryan back into the ropes.
Azaryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferreira-Alves gets underhooks to prevent Azaryan's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Azaryan 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.
Azaryan tries for a takedown but Ferreira-Alves manages to get underhooks.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Azaryan.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Azaryan prevents it. #TD2#
Azaryan has Ferreira-Alves pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Azaryan pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Ferreira-Alves tumbling to the mat - Azaryan dives into Ferreira-Alves's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferreira-Alves (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azaryan is fighting to break Ferreira-Alves's control of his arms but Ferreira-Alves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves looking to control.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Ferreira-Alves is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ferreira-Alves holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Azaryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the position but Azaryan postures up.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Ferreira-Alves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Azaryan 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. #T4#
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira-Alves is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ferreira-Alves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the position but Azaryan postures up.
Ferreira-Alves keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves managing to control the position. #T6#
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Azaryan postures up. #T7#
Azaryan being controlled here momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Azaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira-Alves is retaining full guard. #T8#
Azaryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ferreira-Alves has his hands on Azaryan's head, controlling the position.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ferreira-Alves controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferreira-Alves has his hands on Azaryan's head, controlling the position.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving. #T10#
Ferreira-Alves pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Azaryan trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving. #T12#
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azaryan trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
Ferreira-Alves managing to control the position. #T13#
Azaryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferreira-Alves pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position.
Azaryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Artur Azaryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson
Date: Mar 14, 2021

187 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs

186 cm
27 yrs
174 lbs

Chai

Ferreira-Alves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai goes for a takedown attempt but Ferreira-Alves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Ferreira-Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferreira-Alves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferreira-Alves wants a takedown but no success here.
Chai tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferreira-Alves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrizinho Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chai is trying to keep an underhook but Ferreira-Alves manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Ferreira-Alves
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Ferreira-Alves postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to sweep here but Ferreira-Alves controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
My spies in Dead Disney World inform me that Ferreira-Alves has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferreira-Alves defends well.
Chai pulls Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai controlling the position.
Chai trying to control the position. #T3#
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ferreira-Alves is now in half guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Ferreira-Alves keeps him under control.
Ferreira-Alves controlling the action here. #T4#
Chai tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ferreira-Alves jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Ferreira-Alves
Chai tries to buck Ferreira-Alves off but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai being controlled for a moment.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Chai is holding on to half guard well.
Chai wants to improve his position but Ferreira-Alves is controlling well.
Well, if Ferreira-Alves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferreira-Alves is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Chai wants to improve his position but Ferreira-Alves is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the pace.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Ferreira-Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferreira-Alves passes into side control, despite Chai's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Ferreira-Alves
Ferreira-Alves working away.
Chai is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Ferreira-Alves is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ferreira-Alves is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (10) Ferreira-Alves
Chai regains half guard.
Chai wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai tries to roll over but Ferreira-Alves keeps him under control.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (13) Ferreira-Alves
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreira-Alves's best efforts.#T8#
Chai wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy.
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Ferreira-Alves manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (16) Ferreira-Alves
Ferreira-Alves controlling his opponent.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Ferreira-Alves controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Chai wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Ferreira-Alves looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferreira-Alves manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chai to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (19) Ferreira-Alves
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Ferreira-Alves keeps control of the position.
Ferreira-Alves trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ferreira-Alves has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
Ferreira-Alves keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free. #T10#
Chai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chai can't escape the position.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control momentarily.
Chai turns into Ferreira-Alves and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (19) Ferreira-Alves
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Ferreira-Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira-Alves is keeping the position for now.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T12#
Ferreira-Alves keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai wants to control from the top but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira-Alves is retaining full guard. #T13#
Ferreira-Alves looking to control.
Ferreira-Alves is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T14#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira-Alves is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ferreira-Alves is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ferreira-Alves wins on points by 19 to 2.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 170: Krawlee vs Brown
Date: Feb 14, 2021

184 cm
28 yrs
176 lbs

186 cm
26 yrs
174 lbs

Kurri

Ferreira-Alves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tatu Kurri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kurri is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ferreira-Alves is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kurri to the mat. Kurri regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurri (0) vs (2) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kurri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferreira-Alves is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kurri working for a triangle but Ferreira-Alves defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Kurri to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Kurri wants to control the position but Ferreira-Alves says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kurri manages to get to full guard.
Kurri wants to control the position but Ferreira-Alves says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kurri trying to control here. #SUB#
Kurri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira-Alves pulls his head out easily.
Kurri wants to sweep but Ferreira-Alves has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (0) vs (5) Ferreira-Alves
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Kurri is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Dead Disney Land inform me that Ferreira-Alves has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kurri manages to get back to half guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the pace.
Kurri is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is continuing to stall.
Kurri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ferreira-Alves is taking a breather. Kurri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Kurri tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
Kurri is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kurri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferreira-Alves is working away from the top position though.
Kurri works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Ferreira-Alves controlling from the top position.
Kurri wants to sweep here but Ferreira-Alves controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kurri has an active guard here but Ferreira-Alves has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Kurri from improving his position.#T6#
Kurri wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kurri wants to get back to full guard.
Kurri wants to sweep but Ferreira-Alves has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (0) vs (8) Ferreira-Alves
Ferreira-Alves gets to mount! Kurri was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurri (0) vs (10) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kurri is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ferreira-Alves jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (0) vs (13) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri is trying to work for a sweep but Ferreira-Alves has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurri (0) vs (15) Ferreira-Alves#T7#
Kurri is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferreira-Alves has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Kurri (0) vs (18) Ferreira-Alves
I really don't envy Kurri right now.
Kurri is working hard here to advance position.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Kurri is keeping busy.
Ferreira-Alves not allowing Kurri to control his hands.
Kurri staying busy and making it hard for Ferreira-Alves to control.
Ferreira-Alves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kurri rolls, trying to escape but Ferreira-Alves keeps control of the position. #T8#
Ferreira-Alves is not going to allow Kurri to sit and survive in this position.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kurri defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kurri rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ferreira-Alves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kurri is looking to improve his position. #T9#
Ferreira-Alves is keen to just control but Kurri is a slippery customer.
Kurri regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kurri looking for subs off his back but Ferreira-Alves has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kurri trying to control from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control from Kurri's half guard. Kurri has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kurri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferreira-Alves controls the pace.#T10#
Kurri looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kurri has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ferreira-Alves is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kurri.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (0) vs (21) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
Kurri is trying to work for a sweep but Ferreira-Alves has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurri (0) vs (23) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferreira-Alves controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Kurri tries to improve his position but instead Ferreira-Alves has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kurri (0) vs (26) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri tries to escape the position.
Kurri turns into Ferreira-Alves and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurri (2) vs (26) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kurri looking to improve position, pressing down on Ferreira-Alves's thigh with his hand. Ferreira-Alves seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kurri paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kurri's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ferreira-Alves picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
After winning the bout, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tatu Kurri stepped up to the mic, saying 'ggwp'.

Event: TC 21 Smith vs O'Reilly
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion tries to move into range but Ferreira-Alves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferreira-Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion lunges at Ferreira-Alves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferreira-Alves's hand. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves gets a double leg takedown into Orion's guard.
Orion throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ferreira-Alves 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-Alves trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Orion throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a right hand to the body.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Ferreira-Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Orion connects with a jab.
Orion takes one on the button.
Orion takes one to the chin there.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab from Orion.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot that sends Orion's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
We've been hearing reports that Ferreira-Alves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ferreira-Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion throws a hook but Ferreira-Alves avoids it easily.
Orion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks.
Orion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Orion swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ferreira-Alves.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ferreira-Alves blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Ferreira-Alves is really struggling to control Orion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferreira-Alves lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Orion hang on?
Orion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ferreira-Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Orion trying to control here.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Orion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orion won't allow Ferreira-Alves to pass to mount.
Orion is trying to maintain the position but Ferreira-Alves is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferreira-Alves wants to free his trapped foot but Orion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Orion is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TC 16 1mil $ GP vol 2.3,
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Show moves away.
Ferreira-Alves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ferreira-Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook
and The Show counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferreira-Alves thinking.
Ferreira-Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Show throws out the jab.
Ferreira-Alves throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from The Show misses.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a counter takedown but The Show avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from The Show. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Ferreira-Alves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from The Show misses its intended target.
The Show throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Show keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on The Show's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ferreira-Alves throws a combination that misses
enabling The Show to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
The Show swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Show throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Show.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter with a takedown but The Show is quick to defend against it.
The Show gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira-Alves.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab to the body.
The Show misses with a right hand
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and The Show releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ferreira-Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Randy The Show is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira-Alves jabs The Show right on the nose. The Show blinks but takes it well.
The Show misses with a straight right.
The Show takes one to the chin there.
The Show with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferreira-Alves to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#The Show is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab.
The Show is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira-Alves finish him?
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Show manages to avoid it.
The Show seems to have recovered his senses.
The Show takes a swing at Ferreira-Alves's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a counter takedown but The Show avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira-Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Show.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Show throws a body shot but no joy.
The Show has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ferreira-Alves is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Ferreira-Alves misses its intended target. #T2#
The Show with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
The Show is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Show scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferreira-Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferreira-Alves lands the left hand.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Show moves away.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a straight right. The Show didn't see that one coming.
The Show swinging wildly here.
The Show lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferreira-Alves's head.
Ferreira-Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
The Show lands the left hand.
Ferreira-Alves thumps The Show with a low kick.
The Show on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Show misses with an uppercut. Ferreira-Alves saw that one coming.
The Show takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferreira-Alves takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
The Show uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
The Show stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferreira-Alves.
The Show waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira-Alves.#KD#
Ferreira-Alves lands a big head kick that sends The Show tumbling to the mat! Ferreira-Alves takes a step backwards and waves The Show back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The Show avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Show takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but The Show is just out of range.
The Show is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from The Show misses the target.
Ferreira-Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Show missing with a left hand there. Ferreira-Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by The Show.
The Show throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Show throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira-Alves moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter with a takedown but The Show is quick to defend against it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a push kick but The Show slaps the foot to one side.
The Show looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Show misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a body kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
A jab lands there for Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves defending well as The Show loads up on a big left hand.
The Show loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira-Alves slips the punch.
Ferreira-Alves takes a swing at The Show's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from The Show.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good body shot into The Show's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a left hand but The Show moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the head.
Ferreira-Alves stuns The Show with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferreira-Alves defending well as The Show loads up on a big left hand.
The Show takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Ferreira-Alves moves into the clinch successfully.
The Show gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves digs a right hand into The Show's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Show's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
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.#R2#
Ferreira-Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Show finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferreira-Alves's head.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a sloppy right hand. The Show should have avoided that one.
The Show throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves with a nice calf kick.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Show lands with a straight right. Ferreira-Alves didn't see that one coming.
The Show swings widly with a right hand
and Ferreira-Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Show throws a body punch but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira-Alves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Show looks to land a right hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Show. The Show circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Show ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira-Alves. That's going to slow The Show down.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a front kick but The Show steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Show throws out a counter right but Ferreira-Alves avoids it with no problem.
The Show has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferreira-Alves ducks under a wild hook from The Show.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferreira-Alves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Show has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Show and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Show.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild combination.
The Show misses with a straight right.
The Show lands with a nice body punch.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
The Show throws a hook but Ferreira-Alves blocks it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
The Show waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
The Show displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Show. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Show throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferreira-Alves on the side of the head.
The Show moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2# Ferreira-Alves is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves cracks The Show with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Ferreira-Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Show walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ferreira-Alves drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! The Show swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ferreira-Alves's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy The Show!
Randy The Show decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Grunge 11: Rusty Cage
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez closes the distance but Ferreira-Alves moves to the side
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodrigez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Ferreira-Alves.
Rodrigez tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ferreira-Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Ferreira-Alves does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez shoots in and drives through. Ferreira-Alves sprawls well.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Rodrigez moves out of range. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira-Alves as he connects with a hook.
Ferreira-Alves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodrigez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves defends it well.#CL2#
Rodrigez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ferreira-Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws out a leg kick but Rodrigez moves out of range and Ferreira-Alves only half commits.
Rodrigez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferreira-Alves but Ferreira-Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferreira-Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigez.
Rodrigez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigez has his takedown stuffed
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Ferreira-Alves thuds his right hand into Rodrigez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Rodrigez tries to clinch up
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot.
Rodrigez fails with the takedown
letting Ferreira-Alves counter with a right hand.
Rodrigez throws a leg kick
letting Ferreira-Alves counter with a right hand. #ROC#Rodrigez is rocked!
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Rodrigez counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Ferreira-Alves breaks the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodrigez on the side of the head.
Rodrigez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira-Alves finish him?
Ferreira-Alves cracks Rodrigez with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT/Cayman Islands Clothiers logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Emanuel Rodrigez stepped up to the mic, saying 'PUTA!!!'.

Event: Grunge 7: Temple of the Dog
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markov.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alves scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Markov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alves wants to control but Markov postures up.
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard.
Markov working away.
Markov lands some shots froms side control.
Markov in side control, throwing shots but Alves defends.
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!
Alves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Markov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Markov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Alves struggling a bit here.
Markov lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Markov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Markov off and has taken his back!
Alves trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Markov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Alves is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Markov is defending well though. Alves let's go of the attempt for now.
Markov tries to escape the position. #T2#
Markov is keeping busy.
Alves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Markov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Markov showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov is trying to break free. #SUB#
Alves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Alves tightening his grip on Markov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Alves looking to break Markov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Markov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alves will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Alves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Markov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Markov for a finish. #SUB#
Alves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Markov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Alves is hanging on to Markov's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Alves looking to break Markov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Markov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alves will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Markov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alves off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves punches Markov on the ear.
Will Alves go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Markov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Markov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Markov tries to escape but Alves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Markov breaks Alves's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Alves looking to control. #SUB#
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves is trying to control the position but Markov postures up.
Markov won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Alves looking to control.
Markov works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Markov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Markov has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
Markov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira Alves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Markov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lazar Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Markov. Markov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Alves.
Alves with a nice calf kick.
Alves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Markov is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Markov or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves, which made it look bad.
Felipe Ferreira Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazar Markov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov blocks the body kick.
Markov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Markov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Markov persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Markov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Alves.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?
Alves drops Markov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Alves follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Ferreira Alves!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Felipe Ferreira Alves waved his t-shirt featuring The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WPFC 47 - Storm vs. Johnson
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1##CL#
Ratcliffe instigates a clinch.
Ratcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chon tries to break the clinch but Ratcliffe is controlling the position.
Ratcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chon backwards.
Ratcliffe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ratcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Chon backwards.
Chon misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ratcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ratcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chon working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chon's efforts to push away.
Chon is trying to break free.
Chon misses with some punches.
Chon is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Ratcliffe - that landed with a thud.
Ratcliffe lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Chon backwards.
Chon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Ratcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chon working hard to break the clinch.
Ratcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Chon looks winded!
Ratcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Ratcliffe taking a breather.
Ratcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ratcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ratcliffe lands a body punch.
A short right from Ratcliffe on the inside. #ROC#
Chon is rocked!
A short right from Ratcliffe.
Chon is still on wobbly legs! Can Ratcliffe finish him?
Ratcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ratcliffe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ratcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ratcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ratcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Chon.
Ratcliffe pushes Chon against the cage. Ratcliffe is working some dirty boxing. Ratcliffe pushes off with a quick right hook! Chon goes down! Chon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ratcliffe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Ratcliffe!
After winning the bout, Kevin Ratcliffe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UnderGround 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Ratcliffe has Snoozeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Snoozeman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ratcliffe fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Ratcliffe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snoozeman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Snoozeman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ratcliffe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Snoozeman slips nicely into half guard.
Snoozeman winds up and cracks Ratcliffe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snoozeman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ratcliffe is trying to maintain the position but Snoozeman is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Snoozeman wants to work for an arm triangle but Ratcliffe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Snoozeman winds up and cracks Ratcliffe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ratcliffe manages to get to full guard.
Snoozeman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ratcliffe working for submissions but it's allowed Snoozeman to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snoozeman in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ratcliffe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ratcliffe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Snoozeman manages to pass to mount!
Ratcliffe is bucking up trying to escape but Snoozeman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Ratcliffe wants to hold on but Snoozeman pushes him away.#SUB#
Snoozeman looking to isolate an arm here. Ratcliffe doesn't see it coming and as Snoozeman extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Snoozeman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marty Snoozeman!
As Marty Snoozeman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Listen, I Fought This Fight Sitting At About 30%. Everybody Knows What I'm Capable Of. I Was 30% Right There And I Still Dominated A Tough So-Called Nonce'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2019

#R1#
Ratcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halstead needs to keep his hands up - Ratcliffe had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Halstead gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ratcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Halstead controls his hands. #TD2#
Halstead tightens his grip and picks Ratcliffe up, before dumping him to the ground. Ratcliffe manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Ratcliffe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ratcliffe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halstead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halstead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Halstead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ratcliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halstead has managed to get both his arms back between Ratcliffe's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ratcliffe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halstead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ratcliffe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halstead defends it easily.#T1#
Halstead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halstead pushes down on Ratcliffe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ratcliffe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ratcliffe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halstead not doing much here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ratcliffe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ratcliffe is looking to control Halstead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ratcliffe avoid being mounted?
Halstead not doing much here.
Ratcliffe is trying to control but can't.
Ratcliffe has hold of Halstead's hands but Halstead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Ratcliffe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halstead pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Halstead stands up out of the half guard.
Halstead looks winded!#T3#
Ratcliffe tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Halstead counters with a takedown into side control.
Ratcliffe is looking to get back to his feet here but Halstead is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ratcliffe's back.
Ratcliffe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Halstead is hanging on to Ratcliffe's back as he tries to escape.
Ratcliffe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ratcliffe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Halstead controlling well, preventing Ratcliffe from escaping the position. #T4##SUB2#
Ratcliffe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Halstead's arms.
Halstead is hanging on to Ratcliffe's back as he tries to escape.
Ratcliffe is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Halstead biding his time, looking for the opening.
Halstead is hanging on to Ratcliffe's back as he tries to escape.
Halstead is not going to allow Ratcliffe to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Ratcliffe right now.
Halstead gets his hands free as Ratcliffe looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Halstead dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Halstead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ratcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Ratcliffe tries to clinch #TD2#
and Halstead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Halstead slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ratcliffe.#SUB#
Ratcliffe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halstead pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ratcliffe actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ratcliffe is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ratcliffe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ratcliffe wants to get back to full guard but Halstead has passed into side control.#T1#
Halstead moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ratcliffe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ratcliffe trying his best to control but Halstead has mounted him.
Halstead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halstead breaks from Ratcliffe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Halstead scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Halstead controlling the pace for now.
Halstead blocks Ratcliffe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Ratcliffe is working to get back to half guard.
Ratcliffe wants to hold on but Halstead pushes him away.
Halstead controlling from mount.
Ratcliffe tries to lock up and control but Halstead gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halstead content just to control the position here.
Ratcliffe wants to hold on but Halstead pushes him away.
Ratcliffe tries to reverse the position but Halstead maintains control.#T3#
Ratcliffe tries to buck Halstead off but he can't manage it.
Halstead avoids the attempt from Ratcliffe to control.
Halstead controlling the position easily from mount.
Ratcliffe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ratcliffe working to try and regain half guard.
Ratcliffe is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ratcliffe tries to hold on but Halstead postures up.
Halstead is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Halstead controlling the position easily from mount.
Ratcliffe tries to lock up and control but Halstead gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ratcliffe is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Halstead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ratcliffe lands an overhand right.
Ratcliffe swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Halstead counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Halstead takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ratcliffe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halstead is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ratcliffe actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Halstead decides to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halstead circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Halstead counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Halstead is looking to take a break and control but Ratcliffe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ratcliffe is trying to maintain the position but Halstead is very close to passing his half guard.
Ratcliffe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ratcliffe trying to control here.
Ratcliffe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ratcliffe working to try and regain half guard.
Halstead controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Ratcliffe working to try and regain half guard.
Halstead postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ratcliffe looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratcliffe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ratcliffe tries to improve his position but instead Halstead has taken his back!
Ratcliffe just trying to survive but Halstead is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ratcliffe tries to roll but Halstead sticks to his back.
Halstead keeps control of the position easily here as Ratcliffe tries to buck him off. #T3#
Ratcliffe trying to control the hands but Halstead breaks the grip.
Halstead keeps control of the position as Ratcliffe tries to break free.
Halstead not allowing Ratcliffe to control his hands.
Ratcliffe is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Ratcliffe 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 Halstead gets his way!
Halstead trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T4#
Halstead controlling well, preventing Ratcliffe from escaping the position.
Ray Halstead has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Halstead is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Halstead keeps control of the position as Ratcliffe tries to break free.
What can Ratcliffe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ratcliffe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kevin Ratcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Halstead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ratcliffe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Halstead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Halstead 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Halstead!

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