Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL21
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Ferriera slips a jab from George.
A jab from George misses. #TD2#
Ferriera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
George wants to get back to his feet but Ferriera passes into half guard. #REVR#
Ferriera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ferriera controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferriera trying to control but George is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
George is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferriera trying to control but George is having none of it.
Ferriera wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ferriera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ferriera goes for an armbar but George turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from George.
Ferriera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferriera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
George looking for a sweep. Not yet George, not yet.
Ferriera looking to pass the guard.
Ferriera keeps trying to improve his position.
George 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferriera looking to pass the guard.
George pulls Ferriera in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferriera from doing any damage or advancing position.
George knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferriera on the ground.
Ferriera looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferriera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as George throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferriera.
Ferriera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
George takes a swing at Ferriera's ribcage but misses.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferriera.
Ferriera misses with a straight left.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Freaky George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George misses with a hook.
George misses with an uppercut.
George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferriera.
Ferriera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferriera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as George sprawls well. George wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferriera gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George throws a hook to the side of Ferriera's head but Ferriera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George misses with a looping left.
Ferriera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by George.
Ferriera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of George's head.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferriera moves away.#T1#
Ferriera misses with a looping right.
Ferriera throws an off balance right hand
enabling George to counter with a crisp jab.
George looks to land a left hand but Ferriera moved out of range nicely.
George is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferriera throws a lazy uppercut
and George counters with a nice uppercut.
George dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
A big left from George misses.
George slips under a jab.
Ferriera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George lands a slapping body shot.
George lands a nice hook to Ferriera's body. Ferriera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
George jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Freaky George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferriera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
George looks to throw the jab but Ferriera is out of range.
Ferriera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
Ferriera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferriera moves out of range as George strikes.
Ferriera with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily.
George tries to move into range but Ferriera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Ferriera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. George tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferriera is in George's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. George manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Ferriera trying to stall but George improves his position.
George wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferriera throws a lazy right hand but George sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferriera slips a straight right by George.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera tries to score a power double leg takedown but George sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferriera somewhat.
George throws a good cross that connects.
George connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
George jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Ferriera tries to counter it with a takedown but George pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferriera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.#T3#
George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferriera slips a straight right by George.
George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera misses with a lunging right hand
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferriera throws a jab when George was well out of range.
Ferriera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
George throwing a counter right hand but Ferriera manages to avoid it.
Freaky George is winning the standup battle so far.
George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferriera.
George is looking to counter punch.
George throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George moves away from the strike by Ferriera.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by George. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of George.
A big right from Ferriera misses.
George connects with a right hand. Ferriera shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Ferriera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from George on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
George throws an overhand right that lands on Ferriera's shoulder, as Ferriera tries to avoid the shot.
George lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
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!
Ferriera lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferriera.
George throws a shot from downtown. Ferriera moves away and avoids it.
Ferriera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
George lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Ferriera is rocked!
Ferriera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferriera is still on wobbly legs! Can George finish him?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferriera.
Freaky George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Ferriera.
Ferriera is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. George doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ferriera crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ferriera's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky George!

Event: HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Ferriera shoots in.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferriera. #CL2#
Jones clinches.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferriera's elbow.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferriera up against the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Jones's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera misses with a punch to the body.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferriera.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ferriera. #T1#
Ferriera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferriera avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferriera swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferriera pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferriera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferriera avoiding damage.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferriera misses with the head strike.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferriera misses with a body punch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferriera.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferriera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Ferriera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferriera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferriera has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Ferriera scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ferriera is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Ferriera tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones working over Ferriera with some ground and pound. Ferriera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferriera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferriera's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drake Jones will probably get the nod.
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#
Ferriera looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Ferriera slips the punch.
Ferriera defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferriera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferriera off to one side.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ferriera.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Ferriera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Jones looks to land a right hand but Ferriera moved out of range.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferriera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Ferriera moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferriera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones slips under a jab.
Ferriera shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Ferriera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Ferriera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Ferriera ducks down to avoid it.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Ferriera blocks the low kick.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferriera throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Ferriera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferriera missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Ferriera is out of range. #T3#
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferriera has time to react.#TD#
Ferriera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Ferriera trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Ferriera has control of the leg. #T4#
Ferriera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferriera's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferriera working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ferriera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferriera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Ferriera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up in Ferriera's guard and throws a big left but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera controlling Jones's posture. #T1#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferriera is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ferriera has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Ferriera's brow.
Ferriera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferriera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ferriera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Ferriera has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones won't allow Ferriera to sweep him here.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferriera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones cracks Ferriera with a solid left hand.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones trying to control but Ferriera 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.#T3#
Ferriera misses with an uppercut.
Ferriera shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferriera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Ferriera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones wants to control but Ferriera passes easily into half guard.
Ferriera is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#T4#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ferriera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferriera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drake Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferriera is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. #SUB#
Ferriera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to control but Ferriera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodrigo Ferriera.
I think Jones 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Jones!

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Ferriera dives in for a single leg takedown but Rose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferriera smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Rose clinches up with Ferriera and pushes him back against the cage.
Rose tries for a takedown but Ferriera manages to get underhooks.
Rose tries a body shot but Ferriera blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rose 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.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose tries to pull guard but Ferriera won't allow it.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Rose.
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferriera gets underhooks to prevent Rose's takedown attempt.
Rose letting Ferriera take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferriera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferriera up against the cage.
Rose tries to pull guard but Ferriera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Rose letting Ferriera take a breather here.
Ferriera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferriera trying to stall but Rose improves his position.
Rose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferriera prevents it.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferriera walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Ferriera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Rose has closed the distance and engaged Ferriera in a clinch.
Ferriera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rose lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferriera backwards.
Ferriera looking to stall. #T2#
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Ferriera avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferriera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferriera struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose fails to pull guard.
Ferriera throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Ferriera blocking some punches.
Ferriera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferriera misses with a body punch.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Ferriera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferriera is working Rose over against the cage.#T3#
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferriera is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferriera down to the mat. Ferriera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Rose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferriera.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferriera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow. #TD2#
Rose pulls guard effortlessly.
Ferriera trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferriera defends it easily.
Ferriera trying to move into half guard but instead Rose has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Rose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferriera's guard. #T4#
Rose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Rose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rose wants to free his trapped foot but Ferriera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rose 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.
Rose is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ferriera!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Rose closes the distance and pushes Ferriera back into the cage.
Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferriera misses with some punches.
Rose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferriera prevents it.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrieras head.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Ferriera avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Ferriera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rose is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferriera to the mat. Ferriera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Ferriera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferriera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferriera working a defensive guard here.
Ferriera keeping full guard, as Rose tries to pass.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferriera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferriera is keeping the position for now.
Rose is pushing down on Ferriera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferriera is fighting to maintain full guard but Rose has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferriera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rose. #SUB2#
Rose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferriera has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rose working Ferriera over with strikes.
Brandon Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rose trying to control from half guard but Ferriera is working away.
Ferriera wants to get back to full guard.
Ferriera wants to get back to full guard but Rose has passed into side control.
Ferriera wants to control but Rose postures up.
Rose tries to move to mount but Ferriera blocks the move with his legs.
Rose advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Rose tries to control but Ferriera wriggling away.
Rose controlling the position easily from mount.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rose wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferriera avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rose. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rose swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ferriera is now in Rose's guard. A big mistake from Rose there, giving up the dominant position!
Ferriera trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for a triangle but Ferriera pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ferriera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferriera wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose 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##CL2#
Rose closes the distance and pushes Ferriera back into the cage.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Ferriera looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferriera tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferriera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferriera to keep the fight standing.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Rose.
Ferriera misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferriera fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Rose clinches up with Ferriera and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferriera walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Ferriera moved out of range nicely.
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferriera slips a straight right by Rose.
Rose tries to clinch but Ferriera is having none of it.
Ferriera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Brandon Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferriera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Ferriera saw that one coming.
Ferriera misses with a straight left.
Ferriera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferriera somewhat.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferriera backwards.
Rose tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferriera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferriera can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
The referee calls for Ferriera to work.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose. #T3##TD2#
Rose manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Rose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferriera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rose is trying to control the position but Ferriera postures up.
Ferriera throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Rose looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ferriera is defending well. Rose quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ferriera has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rose celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Rose!
Brandon Rose bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KIFC 95-
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ferriera closes the distance and clinches.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage.
Jones is pushing Ferriera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ferriera misses with the head strike.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ferriera.
Ferriera stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Ferriera to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera.
Jones blocks a body shot from Ferriera. #T1#
Ferriera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferriera.
Ferriera gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jones taking a breather.
Ferriera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones stalling the fight.
Ferriera blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Ferriera is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Ferriera.
Jones moves away from the strike by Ferriera.
A big right from Ferriera misses.
Ferriera tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferriera loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones slips under a jab from Ferriera.
Jones blocks a jab.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferriera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones slips under a jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferriera.
Ferriera 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.
Ferriera throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Ferriera misses.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferriera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Ferriera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferriera scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferriera misses the target.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.
Ferriera lands a jab to the head.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferriera loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Ferriera defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Ferriera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Ferriera misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.#T4#
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!
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Ferriera missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferriera throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferriera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones slips a jab from Ferriera.
Jones slips a straight right by Ferriera.
A jab from Ferriera misses. #CL#
Ferriera has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferriera misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Ferriera 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#
Jones cracks Ferriera with a good jab.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.
Ferriera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Ferriera throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Ferriera moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Ferriera looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ferriera stalling against the cage.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Ferriera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jones has Ferriera pressed against the cage.
Jones has Ferriera pushed against the cage.
Ferriera controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Ferriera misses with a punch to the body.
Jones has Ferriera pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Ferriera.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ferriera for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferriera is struggling to control the position.
Ferriera seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Ferriera.
Ferriera loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands with a hook. Ferriera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ferriera throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Ferriera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferriera throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferriera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Ferriera misses.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones slips a straight right by Ferriera.#T3#
Jones throws a hook but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Ferriera is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Jones.
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferriera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferriera gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jones gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ferriera is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb Jones!

Event: KIFC 84
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ferriera moves into range and clinches up with Nakamura.
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
Ferriera gets through Nakamura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Nakamura jumps guard.
Ferriera trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferriera's guard. #REVB#
Ferriera looking to control.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Nakamura taking a breather here.
Ferriera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nakamura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferriera is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura working away.
Ferriera is trying to escape the position but Nakamura is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Ferriera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferriera parries the strikes from Nakamura easily there. Nakamura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ferriera to escape.
Ferriera trying to remain calm as Nakamura controls from the top position.
Ferriera regains half guard.
Nakamura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakamura lands a nice short elbow.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Nakamura is looking to pass Ferriera's guard but actually Ferriera recovers to full guard.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nakamura trying to control but Ferriera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakamura moves out of range as Ferriera strikes.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferriera defends it well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Ferriera missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
Nakamura feints the counter takedown.
Ferriera misses with a looping left.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferriera throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Ferriera tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferriera throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Ferriera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigo Ferriera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferriera.
A swing and a miss from Ferriera.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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 Rodrigo Ferriera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ferriera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferriera.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferriera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nakamura feints the counter takedown.
Ferriera throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferriera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Ferriera.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Ferriera throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Ferriera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera moves away from the strike by Nakamura. #T1#
Nakamura defending well as Ferriera loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferriera.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferriera won't be happy with that.
Ferriera trying to remain calm as Nakamura controls from the top position.
Nakamura advances to full mount.
Ferriera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferriera holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nakamura tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ferriera is in a horrible position here. Nakamura smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Ferriera working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Nakamura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ferriera turns into him and now he's in Nakamura's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferriera wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Hajime Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferriera's guard. #REVB#
Ferriera looking to control but Nakamura passes into half guard.
Nakamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura not doing much here. #T4#
Ferriera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferriera trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Ferriera 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.
Nakamura is continuing to stall.
Nakamura winds up and cracks Ferriera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferriera.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Ferriera throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
Ferriera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Ferriera misses.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Ferriera has managed to clinch.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage. #T1#
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferriera has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamura.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferriera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferriera stalling against the cage.
Nakamura trying to control the position but instead, Ferriera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakamura into the cage.
Ferriera is struggling to control the position.#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.
Ferriera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferriera seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamura. #TD2#
Nakamura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Ferriera.
Ferriera is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Nakamura stands up over Ferriera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferriera is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Ferriera from controlling successfully.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferriera's guard. #REVB#
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Ferriera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.#T4#
Nakamura works over Ferriera with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ferriera controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Nakamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura is working Ferriera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Ferriera trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Ferriera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferriera 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rodrigo Ferriera!
Hajime Nakamura was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ferriera drops his hands momentarily and George takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Ferriera has been cut.
George throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from George.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George misses with an uppercut.
George scores with a jab. Ferriera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
George throws a hook but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera slips under a jab from George.
Ferriera feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferriera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
George throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but George is quick to defend against it.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
George waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferriera.
George smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
George throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Ferriera defending well as George loads up on a big left hand.
Freaky George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferriera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
George throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George throws a shot from downtown. Ferriera moves away and avoids it.
George might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
George throws a hook to the side of Ferriera's head but Ferriera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George looks to land a left hand but Ferriera moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Ferriera takes one on the button.
George looks to land a left hand but Ferriera moved out of range nicely.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferriera staying out of range there.
Ferriera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferriera staying out of range there.
George throws a shot from downtown. Ferriera moves away and avoids it.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but George avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferriera.
George misses with a looping left.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.
George misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Ferriera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferriera.
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.
George trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freaky George dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Ferriera's cut.
That's time! Ferriera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
George has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
George throws an overhand right that lands on Ferriera's shoulder, as Ferriera tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for George. That snapped Ferriera's head back.
George misses the jab.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but George is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George misses with a hook.
Ferriera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.#T1#
George swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but George is quick to defend against it.
George missing with a left hand there. Ferriera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but George avoids it well and moves away.
Ferriera walks into a left hand.
George bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferriera's head backwards.#ROC2#Ferriera is rocked!
Ferriera moves away from the strike by George.
George misses with a straight right.
George misses with a hook. Ferriera ducked under it nicely.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
A big right from George misses.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferriera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
George misses with a straight left.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ferriera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in George's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Ferriera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Ferriera won't allow George to sweep him here.
George keeping full guard, as Ferriera tries to pass.
Ferriera wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
George controlling the position.#SUB#
Ferriera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferriera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferriera throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferriera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferriera trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferriera is one step ahead there.
Ferriera trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A punch lands to the side of Ferriera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freaky George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Ferriera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for George. That snapped Ferriera's head back.
George misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Ferriera.
George missing with a left hand there. Ferriera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from George.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferriera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but George avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.
George misses with a hook. Ferriera ducked under it nicely.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.
George throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Ferriera counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Ferriera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! George is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferriera, into his guard. #REVB#
George trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferriera's guard.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ferriera looking to control. #SUB#
Ferriera has his feet on George's thighs here. He's pushed George off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! George screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Ferriera!

Event: KIFC 62
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Esposito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferriera's waist but Ferriera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Esposito off to one side. #TD2#
Esposito is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferriera's half guard.

Ferriera has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Esposito is on him like a limpet, forcing Ferriera back against the cage.
Esposito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferriera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferriera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferriera is stalling here.
Ferriera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera. #T1#
Ferriera stalling.
Ferriera tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito's coach down at Elite Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Esposito's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Ferriera.
Esposito is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Esposito is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Ferriera.
Esposito fails to pull guard.
Ferriera stalling.
Esposito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferriera smiles and moves away.
Pablo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esposito.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Esposito tries for a takedown but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
Esposito fails with the takedown.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Ferriera gets caught napping as Esposito dives in and scores a takedown. Ferriera manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Esposito is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferriera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferriera has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Ferriera from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ferriera slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ferriera is working for a kimura but Esposito is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferriera is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferriera prevents Esposito from improving his position.
Ferriera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ferriera seems to be looking for submissions.
Esposito preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Esposito is looking to control Ferriera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esposito avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ferriera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Esposito wants to control but Ferriera is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferriera 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ferriera stuffs the takedown attempt from Esposito. Esposito gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Esposito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferriera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Esposito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferriera's waist but Ferriera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Esposito off to one side.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Ferriera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esposito shoots in for a double leg but Ferriera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferriera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?
Esposito misses with a takedown #TD#
and Ferriera counters with a takedown into side control. #T2##SU#
Ferriera stands up and beckons Esposito to his feet.
Rodrigo Ferriera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferriera slaps away a takedown attempt from Esposito, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Ferriera. No joy for Esposito on that attempt.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Esposito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferriera is fending him off so far but Esposito persists. Nope, Ferriera circles away and we're back to standing.
Esposito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferriera avoids it really well and circles away.
Esposito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferriera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Esposito shoots in but no luck this time.
Esposito shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Esposito or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferriera, which made it look bad.
Ferriera stuffs the takedown.
Ferriera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Esposito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferriera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Esposito somewhat.
Esposito is breathing heavily.#T4#
Esposito with a poor takedown #TD#
and Ferriera counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Ferriera is working for a kimura but Esposito is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Ferriera is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferriera is pressing down on Esposito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esposito is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ferriera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ferriera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esposito.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
Esposito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferriera is fending him off so far but Esposito persists. Nope, Ferriera circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Esposito bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferriera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Esposito 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.
Esposito is trying to control. Ferriera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throwing shots but Ferriera is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Ferriera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esposito pulls his head out easily.
Esposito is thwarting Ferriera's attempts to control the position.
Ferriera is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Esposito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferriera is trying to stand.
Esposito trying to control the action but Ferriera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Esposito drives through with a takedown into Ferriera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Esposito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esposito won't allow Ferriera to get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Ferriera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferriera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Ferriera wants to stand and escape but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Esposito stays in close to Ferriera's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Esposito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferriera is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esposito shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferriera feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Esposito shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferriera sprawls well. He's pushed Esposito's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ferriera. No joy for Esposito on that attempt.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Esposito fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Pablo Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferriera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esposito throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodrigo Ferriera.
Well Ferriera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Ferriera!

Event: KIFC 47-
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Ferriera throws a hook to the side of Vonnegut's head but Vonnegut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
Ferriera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vonnegut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vonnegut misses with a hook.
Ferriera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vonnegut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferriera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vonnegut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferriera.
Vonnegut really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonnegut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferriera manages to avoid it.
Ferriera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Ferriera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vonnegut napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#SUB2#
Ferriera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vonnegut, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Ferriera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Ferriera is looking to take a break and control but Vonnegut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vonnegut is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Ferriera tries for a kimura but Vonnegut is defending well.
Vonnegut struggling a bit here.
Vonnegut tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferriera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2##SUB2#
Ferriera looking to secure an arm triangle but Vonnegut defends it well.
Vonnegut wants to control but Ferriera is having none of it.
Vonnegut looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ferriera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ferriera tries to control but Vonnegut wriggling away.
Vonnegut on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vonnegut tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Ferriera throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Vonnegut has his hands clasped together but Ferriera breaks the hold and Vonnegut is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ferriera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Ferriera!

Event: KIFC 40
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Simonsgaurd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simonsgaurd trying to pass the guard but Ferriera defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferriera is doing well to control the position and prevent Simonsgaurd from advancing to side control.
Ferriera trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferriera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd is looking to advance position but Ferriera won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is pressing down on Simonsgaurd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Simonsgaurd tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferriera is retaining full guard.
Simonsgaurd pushes down on Ferriera's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferriera sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd is working for an americana but Ferriera has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Simonsgaurd was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
Simonsgaurd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simonsgaurd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferriera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferriera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Ferriera controls Simonsgaurd momentarily but Simonsgaurd frees himself. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferriera has his foot on Simonsgaurd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simonsgaurd works his way back into a safe position though.
Simonsgaurd wants to pass the guard but Ferriera is keeping the position.
Simonsgaurd is looking to pass into half guard but Ferriera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ferriera is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Simonsgaurd is looking for a triangle here but Ferriera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simonsgaurd tries to improve position but can't.
Simonsgaurd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferriera's best efforts.
Ferriera thows a huge punch but Simonsgaurd dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Ferriera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simonsgaurd defends it well.
Ferriera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simonsgaurd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Simonsgaurd is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Ferriera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simonsgaurd sees it coming and defends easily.
Simonsgaurd wants to improve his position but Ferriera is controlling well.
Ferriera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simonsgaurd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferriera pushing down on Simonsgaurd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Ferriera stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Simonsgaurd to get to his feet.
Ferriera wants to clinch up but Simonsgaurd keeps it at a distance.
Ferriera misses with a left hand #TD#
and Simonsgaurd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferriera's guard.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferriera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simonsgaurd, into his guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Simonsgaurd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferriera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simonsgaurd keeping moving, preventing Ferriera from controlling successfully.
Simonsgaurd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ferriera has picked Simonsgaurd up and slammed him! Simonsgaurd can't keep hold of the triangle and Ferriera manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Simonsgaurd is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simonsgaurd tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferriera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Ferriera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simonsgaurd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simonsgaurd tries to improve his position but instead Ferriera has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that round.
That's time! Simonsgaurd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Ferriera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Simonsgaurd turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Simonsgaurd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferriera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simonsgaurd but great work by Ferriera.
Simonsgaurd tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferriera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Simonsgaurd is looking to get to half guard.
Simonsgaurd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simonsgaurd tries to get out of the position.
Ferriera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simonsgaurd is working to get back to half guard.
Simonsgaurd is working hard here to advance position.
Ferriera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferriera looking to control but Simonsgaurd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Ferriera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simonsgaurd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simonsgaurd is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Ferriera wants to finish this one by submission but Simonsgaurd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ferriera.
Simonsgaurd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simonsgaurd looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Will Ferriera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ferriera doesn't have the hooks in and Simonsgaurd manages to turn into his guard.
Simonsgaurd advances position into side control!#SUB#
Simonsgaurd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferriera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simonsgaurd's guard! Nice work there by Ferriera! #T2#
Ferriera wants to stand but Simonsgaurd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simonsgaurd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simonsgaurd has a closed guard, preventing Ferriera from standing up.
Ferriera passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ferriera 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. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Simonsgaurd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ferriera pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Ferriera is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB2#
Ferriera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simonsgaurd has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Ferriera looking to secure an arm triangle but Simonsgaurd defends it well.
Ferriera is looking to stand but Simonsgaurd has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Simonsgaurd regains half guard.#SUB2#
Ferriera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferriera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ferriera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simonsgaurd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferriera. #T4#
Simonsgaurd wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simonsgaurd is looking to improve his position.
Ferriera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Simonsgaurd tries to get to full guard but Ferriera has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Simonsgaurd is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferriera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Ferriera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simonsgaurd.#CL2#
Ferriera forces Simonsgaurd back against the cage and clinches.
Ferriera tries a body shot but Simonsgaurd blocks it.
Ferriera misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera.
Ferriera doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Simonsgaurd has clasped his hands together around Ferriera's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ferriera can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferriera, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferriera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simonsgaurd's guard! Nice work there by Ferriera! #T1#
Simonsgaurd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferriera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferriera wanted to stand there but Simonsgaurd had control of the position. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferriera has passed into half guard!
Ferriera is keen to just control but Simonsgaurd is a slippery customer.
Simonsgaurd is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigo Ferriera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simonsgaurd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferriera. #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.
Simonsgaurd wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simonsgaurd wants to get back to full guard but Ferriera has passed into side control.
Simonsgaurd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Ferriera has control of Simonsgaurd's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simonsgaurd regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Simonsgaurd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferriera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Simonsgaurd is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferriera has taken his back - oops!
Ferriera is hanging on to Simonsgaurd's back as he tries to escape.
Rodrigo Ferriera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferriera is riding his opponent, not letting Simonsgaurd buck him off.
Simonsgaurd prevents Ferriera from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Simonsgaurd tries to break free.
I would not like to be Simonsgaurd right now.
Simonsgaurd tries to escape but Ferriera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ferriera is looking to control Simonsgaurd but Simonsgaurd is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simonsgaurd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simonsgaurd is keeping busy.
Simonsgaurd wants to escape the position.
Simonsgaurd staying busy and making it hard for Ferriera to control.
Ferriera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Simonsgaurd tries to escape the position.
Ferriera is looking to control Simonsgaurd but Simonsgaurd is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simonsgaurd tries to break free.
Simonsgaurd prevents Ferriera from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ferriera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera keeps control of the position as Simonsgaurd tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Ferriera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferriera 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Ferriera!

Event: KIFC 19
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Ferriera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones goes for a double leg but Ferriera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferriera continues to drive forward.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferriera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferriera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferriera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferriera tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drake Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Ferriera.#T1##TD#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Ferriera to the mat.
Jones pulls Ferriera in close to prevent any damage.
Ferriera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferriera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferriera looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones wants to control from the top but Ferriera keeps moving.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Jones content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ferriera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ferriera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Ferriera working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones landing strikes.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Ferriera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Ferriera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Ferriera's brow.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been informed that Ferriera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferriera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Jones 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#
Ferriera checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferriera slows down the pace here.
Ferriera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera stalling in the clinch.
Ferriera misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Ferriera manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Ferriera misses.
Jones slips under a jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera checks a leg kick.
Ferriera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferriera throws out the jab.
Ferriera throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Ferriera tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones goes for a double leg but Ferriera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferriera continues to drive forward.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferriera.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Ferriera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2##TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones 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.
Jones is trying to keep Ferriera in close.
Ferriera passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones gets full guard.#T3#
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Ferriera has passed into half guard.
Ferriera is taking a breather. Jones 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.
Ferriera is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ferriera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is not content to let Ferriera control the position.
Ferriera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Ferriera is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferriera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferriera's guard.
Ferriera can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferriera tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Jones shoots for a takedown but Ferriera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferriera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferriera or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Ferriera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferriera wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferriera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferriera.
Ferriera slips a jab from Jones.
Ferriera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Ferriera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
Jones 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.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferriera looking to control but instead Jones has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ferriera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ferriera prevents Jones from improving his position.
Ferriera is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ferriera controlling him for the moment.
Ferriera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferriera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ferriera from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3##SUB2#
Ferriera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones 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 Ferriera.
Ferriera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones is working Ferriera over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones is putting a hurting on Ferriera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ferriera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferriera keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferriera some visible discomfort.
Drake Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones taking a breather here.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Ferriera misses.
Win throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Ferriera counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Win!
Win bucks up and tries to throw Ferriera off but instead Ferriera has got his back!#SUB#
Ferriera has got one arm under Win's chin. This could be trouble... Win trying to control the other hand but Ferriera gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Win has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Ferriera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2023

#R1#
One doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferriera circles away.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but One sprawls and moves away.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
Shadow Island One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
One moves into the clinch.
One tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferriera smiles and moves away.
One staying out of range there.
Ferriera swats away the attempt to clinch by One.#CL2#
One closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
One gets control of Ferriera's arms and successfully pulls guard. One will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
One throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ferriera escapes and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
One wants to get back to full guard.
Ferriera is trying to control the action in half guard but One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Ferriera is looking for a kimura here.
One wants to get back to full guard.
Ferriera wants to take a breather but One is having none of it.
Ferriera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and One reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferriera's guard.
One controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferriera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and One is now in half guard. #T2#
Ferriera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferriera is trying to maintain the position but One is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferriera is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferriera is trying to control but can't.
Ferriera is looking to get back to full guard here but One has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Ferriera is trying to improve his position.
One advances to full mount.
Ferriera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferriera trying to hold on to One's head to control him but One postures up. #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.
One performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ferriera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferriera looking to hit a scissor sweep but One is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shadow Island One dominated that round.
That's time! Ferriera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
One closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
so Ferriera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
One throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferriera looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
One looking for a guillotine here but Ferriera defends easily.
One 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
One is looking for a triangle but Ferriera pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
One throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ferriera uses it to pass to side control.
Ferriera trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
Ferriera advances to mount. #T2#
Ferriera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
One is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One tries to lock up and control but Ferriera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
One is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ferriera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
One bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferriera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
One engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferriera 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ferriera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferriera wants to control but One passes easily into half guard.
One wants to free his trapped foot but Ferriera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One passes into side control, despite Ferriera's attempt to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shadow Island One will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
One gets a clinch.
Ferriera working hard to break the clinch.
One tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferriera smiles and moves away.
One tries to clinch there but Ferriera circles away.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but One is quick to defend against it.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
One wants to clinch.
Ferriera throws a looping overhand right but One ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
One gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera trying to stall but One improves his position. #BC#
Ferriera breaks the clinch.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferriera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferriera throws a lazy right hand but One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferriera misses the target. #T1#
One tries to clinch but Ferriera moves out of range.
Ferriera swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
One wants to clinch.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract One.
Ferriera sets himself, and One steps forward looking for the clinch! Ferriera avoids it this time.
Ferriera swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
One looks to clinch #TD#
and Ferriera counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
One is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferriera tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
One is looking for a triangle but Ferriera pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
One isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ferriera stacks One 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 Ferriera!
Ferriera wants to stand but One has his arm trapped.
Ferriera wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
Ferriera tries to move to mount but One blocks the move with his legs.
One is trying to control Ferriera's posture but Ferriera avoids it. #T3#
One tries to bench press Ferriera off him but Ferriera keeps the position.
One is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferriera wants to stand but One is controlling his arm.
Ferriera tries to move to mount but One blocks the move with his legs.
One tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferriera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
One manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferriera's best efforts.
One holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
One works his way to full guard. Good work.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferriera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
One is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
One wants to improve his position but Ferriera is controlling well.
One wants to control but Ferriera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferriera trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
Ferriera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferriera trying to control from half guard but One is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
One keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferriera.
One wants to counter the offense by Ferriera and move into the clinch position.
Shadow Island One is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferriera misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Ferriera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think One 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trace feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Ferriera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferriera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Trace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferriera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera misses with the head strike.
Ferriera working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferriera.
Ferriera doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Ferriera stalling against the cage.
Trace prevents a body shot from Ferriera.
Ferriera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Trace blocking some punches.
Ferriera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferriera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Ferriera's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferriera controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Ferriera.
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trace ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.#CL2#
Ferriera clinches up with Trace and pushes him back against the cage.
Trace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferriera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Trace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferriera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferriera goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Ferriera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferriera throws a punch but it's blocked by Trace.
Ferriera leaning against his opponent.
Ferriera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trace up against the cage.
Ferriera tries to work over Trace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferriera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferriera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trace's elbow.
Trace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferriera just leaning against Trace, taking a breather. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferriera.
Ferriera can't find room to land a body shot as Trace controls the action.
Ferriera is pressed up against the cage. Trace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferriera down to the mat. Ferriera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut. Trace saw that one coming.
Trace half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Trace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trace lands in his opponent's guard.
Trace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trace seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferriera for as long as he can get away with.
Ferriera trying to keep a closed guard but Trace is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that round.
That's time! Trace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Trace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
Trace changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Ferriera has Trace up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferriera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Trace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferriera prevents it.
Ferriera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trace up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferriera continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1#
Trace looking for a takedown.
Trace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trace can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Trace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferriera is pressed up against the cage. Trace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferriera down to the mat. Ferriera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferriera.
A cross from Ferriera lands.
Ferriera looks to throw the jab but Trace is out of range.
Trace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferriera as he jumps to the side.
Ferriera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferriera missing with a left hand there. Trace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigo Ferriera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trace. #CL2#
Ferriera moves into range and clinches up with Trace.
Trace tries for a takedown but Ferriera manages to get underhooks.
Ferriera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trace is working for takedown but Ferriera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferriera tries to work over Trace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trace is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferriera holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Ferriera struggles to land a body shot inside as Trace controls his hands.
Trace prevents a body shot from Ferriera.
Ferriera taking a breather.
Trace is working for takedown but Ferriera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferriera is struggling to control the position.
Ferriera misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Trace avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferriera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera.
Trace drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferriera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferriera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferriera misses with a body punch.
Ferriera misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferriera has Trace pushed against the cage.
Ferriera struggles to land a body shot inside as Trace controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Ferriera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Trace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ferriera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter Trace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferriera throws a lazy right hand but Trace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Ferriera gets a clinch.
Trace wants a takedown but no success here.
Trace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferriera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Trace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferriera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trace tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferriera fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Ferriera closes the distance and pushes Trace back into the cage.#T1#
Ferriera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferriera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferriera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferriera throws a punch but it's blocked by Trace.
Ferriera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferriera prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera.
Trace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferriera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferriera has Trace pushed against the cage.
Ferriera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferriera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferriera stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Ferriera to work.
Rodrigo Ferriera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Ferriera.
Ferriera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferriera wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Trace walks into a stiff left hand from Ferriera.
A jab from Ferriera misses.
Trace changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferriera throws out the jab.
Trace slips a straight right by Ferriera.
Ferriera throws a hook but Trace avoids it easily.
Trace's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferriera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trace scrambles back to his feet.
Trace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferriera throws out the jab.
Trace drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferriera sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trace or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferriera, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Ferriera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trace, pushing him back against the cage.
Trace tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Ferriera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trace.
Ferriera taking a breather.
Hunter Trace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Trace gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Ferriera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferriera 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Ferriera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2023

#R1#
Slip shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferriera as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slip will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD2#
Slip shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slip was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Slip staying calm.
Ferriera sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slip stalling.
Slip is looking to pass Ferriera's guard but actually Ferriera recovers to full guard. #T1#
Ferriera being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Slip postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferriera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slip, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Slip looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Slip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferriera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferriera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Slip keeping moving, preventing Ferriera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Slip throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ferriera uses it to pass to side control.
Ferriera trying to control the position but Slip is working away.
You can see the frustration on Slip's face as Ferriera controls the position.
Ferriera working away.#T3#
Slip tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ferriera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slip tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferriera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Slip's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Ferriera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slip, who protects the arm well.
Slip manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferriera's best efforts.#SUB2#
Slip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferriera is looking to take a break and control but Slip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferriera trying to control from half guard but Slip is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slip gets full guard.
Slip wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Slip 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#
Ferriera throws a hook to the side of Slip's head but Slip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slip appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Slip throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferriera was covering up waiting for the punch and Slip finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferriera is trying to keep Slip in close.
Ferriera being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferriera can't keep his opponent in guard - Slip advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jimmy Slip has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is trying to control but can't.
Slip perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Ferriera trying to control from the bottom.
Slip takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferriera tries to get to full guard but Slip has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Slip is looking for a kimura but Ferriera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slip to get the leverage.
Ferriera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slip is working away from the top position though.
Ferriera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slip is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Slip is looking for a kimura but Ferriera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slip to get the leverage.
Ferriera is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferriera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slip's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slip's back!
Ferriera tries to get the hooks in deep but Slip pushed the leg off.
Slip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slip just trying to survive but Ferriera is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ferriera keeps control of the position as Slip tries to break free. #SUB#
Ferriera is looking for the choke from the back position but Slip is controlling his hands well.
Slip tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Ferriera wants to control the pace but Slip is squirming around nicely.
Slip tries to hold on but Ferriera pushes him away.
Ferriera tries to control but Slip wriggling away.
Slip tries to reverse the position but Ferriera maintains control.
Ferriera with shots to the head and body - Slip looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ferriera seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Slip is holding on tight.
Ferriera trying to control but Slip is having none of it.
Slip wants to control but Ferriera is having none of it.#T4#
Slip is looking to get to half guard.
Ferriera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slip is looking to escape.
Slip really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferriera trying to control but Slip is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rodrigo Ferriera will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ferriera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferriera misses with a hook. Slip ducked under it nicely.
Slip misses with a head kick.
Slip blocks a jab.
Ferriera throws an overhand right that lands on Slip's shoulder, as Slip tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Ferriera misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Ferriera blocks the leg kick.
Ferriera feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Ferriera misses. #CL#
Ferriera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferriera has Slip pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferriera as Slip tries to tie him up.
Ferriera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Ferriera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Slip looking to slow down the pace here.
Slip has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slip tries to pull guard but Ferriera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ferriera is pushing Slip up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slip takes a shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slip jumps guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slip blocks a body shot from Ferriera.
Ferriera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slip up against the cage.
Ferriera slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ferriera for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ferriera stalling.
Ferriera seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ferriera misses with some punches.
Ferriera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferriera lands a body punch. #T3#
Slip wants to break free but Ferriera has control.
Slip looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferriera slowing the pace effectively.
Slip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferriera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slip is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Slip.
Slip looking to stall.
Slip stalling in the clinch but Ferriera improves position.
Ferriera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferriera throws a punch but it's blocked by Slip.
Ferriera looking to slow down the pace here.
Slip wants to stall. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slip taking a breather.
Ferriera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Slip avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage.
Slip blocks a body shot from Ferriera.
Ferriera taking a breather.
Ferriera stalling against the cage.
Ferriera gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Ferriera.
Ferriera stalling in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Ferriera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferriera 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Ferriera!

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