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Event:
MMA Hype -63-
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Ferreira has his takedown stuffed
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferreira wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Ferreira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Vanderley Ferreira has been cut.
Ferreira lands with a cross. #TD#
Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferreira to score an easy takedown into 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.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferreira.
Our spies down at at Xanjutsu inform us that Clark has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clark has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ferreira has passed into side control.
Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferreira remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Ferreira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clark looking for a sweep but Ferreira has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ferreira lands a big shot there that rocks Clark but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clark wants to control but Ferreira is having none of it.
Clark gets back to half guard.
Ferreira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Clark is in trouble now - Ferreira has advanced to mount!
Clark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clark tries to hold on but Ferreira pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Ferreira punishing his opponent with strikes.
Clark is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Ferreira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#Clark is rocked!
Ferreira lands a big elbow - Clark is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Clark is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vanderley Ferreira!
After the fight, Vanderley Ferreira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -57-
Date: May 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Huerta missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferreira misses its target.
Ferreira throws a hook to the side of Huerta's head but Huerta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Huerta misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Ferreira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huerta misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huerta scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huerta throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Huerta.#T1#
Ferreira throws a nice looking combination but Huerta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huerta.
Huerta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Huerta avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Huerta cracks Ferreira with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Vanderley Ferreira has been cut.
Huerta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Huerta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huerta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Huerta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferreira on the side of the head.
Huerta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huerta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
Jesus Huerta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Huerta misses.
Ferreira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huerta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huerta.
Ferreira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huerta 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.
Huerta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huerta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Huerta gets a double leg takedown into Ferreira's guard.#T3#
Huerta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira pulls Huerta in close to prevent any damage.
Huerta wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving. #SUB#
Ferreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferreira wants to sweep here but Huerta controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huerta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira is keeping the position for now.
Huerta trying to move into half guard but instead Ferreira has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Huerta is keeping the position.
Ferreira works over Huerta with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Huerta has an active guard here but Ferreira has managed to pass into half guard.
Huerta wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Huerta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vanderley Ferreira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ferreira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ferreira with a hook.
Ferreira throws a jab when Huerta was well out of range.
Huerta with a jab.
Huerta lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Huerta misses the target.
Huerta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerta shoots in and drives through. Ferreira sprawls well.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huerta.
Ferreira takes a swing at Huerta's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
Huerta with the counter takedown but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Huerta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab.
Ferreira ducks right into an uppercut from Huerta.
Ferreira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Huerta to score with a decent uppercut.
Huerta 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.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Huerta moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Huerta takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Huerta misses.
Huerta throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
Huerta looks for a takedown but Ferreira sprawls well.
Ferreira throws a right and a left that Huerta avoids nicely.
Huerta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Huerta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huerta.
Huerta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huerta passes Ferreira's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Ferreira moves into full guard.
Huerta passes Ferreira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huerta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferreira keeps working. #SUB#
Ferreira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferreira wants to improve his position but Huerta is controlling well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huerta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira tries to get to full guard but Huerta has control of the leg.
Huerta not doing much here.
Huerta is continuing to stall.
Ferreira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesus Huerta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vanderley Ferreira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ferreira moves forwards but Huerta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Huerta - just one landing.
Ferreira slips a jab from Huerta.
Huerta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferreira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerta throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huerta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a nice body shot.
Huerta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Ferreira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Huerta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Ferreira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Huerta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferreira trying to control but Huerta is working from the bottom.
Ferreira looking to pass the guard.
Huerta keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Ferreira is really struggling to control Huerta but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Huerta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferreira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferreira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Huerta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferreira works over Huerta with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferreira slips nicely into half guard.
Ferreira wants to free his trapped foot but Huerta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huerta is looking to control Ferreira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huerta avoid being mounted?#T3#
Huerta is holding on to half guard well.
Ferreira trying to control from half guard but Huerta is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huerta defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huerta is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferreira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Huerta misses with a hook.
Huerta lands a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huerta connects with a nice looking jab.
Huerta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferreira's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vanderley Ferreira clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vanderley Ferreira's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Huerta.
Ferreira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huerta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferreira scrambles back to his feet.
Ferreira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huerta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferreira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huerta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerta works the jab nicely.
Huerta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huerta at a distance.
#T1#
A combination from Ferreira does no damage.
Huerta throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huerta throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huerta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Huerta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Ferreira coming out on top.
Huerta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Huerta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferreira has time to react.
Huerta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Huerta slips the punch.
Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy.
Huerta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huerta connects with a body shot.
Huerta defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand.
Huerta looks to land a right hand but Ferreira moved out of range.#T3#
Ferreira lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Huerta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferreira's half guard.
Huerta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ferreira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huerta is looking to take a break and control but Ferreira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferreira moves into full guard.
Huerta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vanderley Ferreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferreira is adopting a defensive guard.
Huerta looking to pass the guard.
Huerta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huerta's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Huerta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ferreira stacks Huerta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ferreira!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jesus Huerta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vanderley Ferreira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Huerta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Ferreira misses.
Huerta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Huerta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferreira with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Nice jab there from Ferreira.
A cross from Huerta lands.#T1#
Huerta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Huerta.
Ferreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huerta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huerta lunges at Ferreira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferreira's hand.
Ferreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huerta shoots in but Ferreira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanderley Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ferreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huerta.
It looked like Ferreira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Huerta connects with a nice looking jab.
Huerta scores with a punch to the head.
Ferreira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huerta defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand.
Huerta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ferreira misses the jab.
Huerta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Huerta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferreira sprawls well initially but Huerta persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Huerta is taking a breather. Ferreira 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.
Ferreira is looking to improve his position.
Huerta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huerta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferreira is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Huerta is working for a submission of some sort.
Huerta is looking to take a break and control but Ferreira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huerta uses his free foot to push down on Ferreira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ferreira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huerta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Huerta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Huerta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Huerta!
Jesus Huerta is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jesus Huerta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -50-
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Wilder throws a right hand that misses
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like George Wilder has been cut.
Ferreira lands with a shot to the body.
Ferreira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreira throws a good cross that connects.
Ferreira has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Wilder throwing strikes but Ferreira manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ferreira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wilder!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferreira wants to control the pace but Wilder is squirming around nicely.
Wilder is bucking up trying to escape but Ferreira cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wilder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferreira cracks Wilder with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Ferreira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilder slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ferreira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder tries to get to full guard but Ferreira has control of the leg.
Ferreira wants to take a breather but Wilder is having none of it. #T3#
Wilder keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wilder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferreira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferreira content to control rather than advance.
Ferreira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ferreira seems to be working for a kimura but Wilder defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferreira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder tries to roll over but Ferreira keeps him under control.
Ferreira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vanderley Ferreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Wilder's cut.
That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wilder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferreira misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Wilder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferreira won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Wilder crashes against the mat.
Vanderley Ferreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Wilder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wilder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ferreira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilder in side control, throwing shots but Ferreira defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira regains half guard, as Wilder was trying to land strikes.
Wilder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Wilder controlling the action here.
Ferreira wants to get back to full guard but Wilder has mounted him!
Ferreira working to try and regain half guard.
Wilder cracks Ferreira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ferreira is working to get back to half guard.
Wilder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ferreira hang on?
Wilder scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ferreira tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Wilder looking to control but Ferreira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Wilder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferreira 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.
Wilder lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferreira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Ferreira.#SUB2#
Ferreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferreira's head.
Ferreira keeping full guard, as Wilder tries to pass.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Wilder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Wilder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilder looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Wilder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##TD#
Wilder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferreira keeps working.
Ferreira regains half guard, as Wilder was trying to land strikes.
Ferreira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ferreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilder pulls his head out easily.
Ferreira is staying active underneath Wilder, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Wilder trying to mount his opponent but Ferreira defends it.
Wilder not doing much here.
Ferreira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Ferreira.
Ferreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilder trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferreira is on top in guard.
#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilder holds on and takes a little breather.
Wilder working a defensive guard but Ferreira passes into half guard.
Ferreira trying to control from Wilder's half guard. Wilder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wilder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Ferreira stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
Wilder trying to control the position.
Ferreira trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilder tries to clinch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Ferreira misses.
Wilder misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilder misses with a hook to the body
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira stuns Wilder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilder with a poor takedown
and Ferreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Ferreira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilder thinking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vanderley Ferreira really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Wilder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira, as that shot connected.
Ferreira misses with a jab to the body
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder wants to clinch
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanderley Ferreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira jabs at Wilder's body.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#KD2#
Ferreira drops his shoulder and cracks Wilder with a huge uppercut! Wilder goes down! Can Ferreira finish him?
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Ferreira connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilder keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Ferreira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferreira stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
Wilder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Ferreira passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferreira lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Ferreira not doing much here.
Ferreira passes to full mount!
Ferreira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferreira lands a big elbow.
Ferreira punching from mount but Wilder doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferreira. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wilder wants to hold on but Ferreira pushes him away.#T4#
Ferreira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wilder working to try and regain half guard.
Ferreira misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wilder is looking to improve his position but Ferreira isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilder is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira's attempts to control the action.
Ferreira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vanderley Ferreira dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on George Wilder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder jabs Ferreira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilder throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Wilder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferreira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira digs a good body shot into Wilder's ribs.
Wilder cracks Ferreira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilder scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Wilder wants to clinch
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
Ferreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferreira tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder tries to clinch up.
Ferreira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Ferreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira thuds his right hand into Wilder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
George Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Wilder tries to clinch but Ferreira moves away
and Ferreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ferreira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira lands a right hand.
Ferreira tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferreira tries to circle away but Wilder has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Wilder gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Wilder stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ferreira has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Wilder manages to get his head free but now Ferreira has transitioned to an armbar! Wilder grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ferreira! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vanderley Ferreira!
Vanderley Ferreira is the new heavyweight champion!
Vanderley Ferreira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
George Wilder spoke after the fight, saying 'If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of wrestling wild sea lions on the beach, it’s that the fight doesn’t end when the bell rings. It’s how you come back that counts.'. |
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MMA Hype -44-
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Ferreira's ribs.
Wilder misses with a body punch
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
Ferreira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Ferreira scores with a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Ferreira postures up.
Wilder is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ferreira preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.#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.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferreira defends it well.
Ferreira lands a jab to Wilder's midsection.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Ferreira attempts a counter takedown but Wilder avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Wilder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferreira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ferreira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wilder's best efforts.
Ferreira tries to roll over but Wilder keeps him under control.#T3#
Ferreira trying to control here.
Wilder stalling.
Wilder moves nicely into side control.
Wilder is putting a hurting on Ferreira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wilder working the ground and pound but Ferreira is defending the strikes.
Wilder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferreira tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Wilder creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ferreira dodges the ground and pound from Wilder.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ferreira is looking to advance position but Wilder won't allow it.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard but Ferreira has mounted him!
Wilder is working to get back to half guard.
Wilder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Vanderley Ferreira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Wilder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilder slowing the pace effectively.
Wilder taking a breather.
Wilder tries to work over Ferreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder is pushing Ferreira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Ferreira lands an uppercut.
Ferreira tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilder.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Ferreira blocks a body shot from Wilder.
A nice left hand lands by Ferreira.
Wilder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilder trying to stall but Ferreira improves his position.
#BC#
Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira cracks Wilder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Wilder connects with a body shot.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferreira under the eye.#T2#
Ferreira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilder in his tracks.
Ferreira looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder cracks Ferreira with a good jab.
Ferreira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferreira enables Wilder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferreira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilder landing with the ground and pound.
Wilder trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira has wrist control.
Wilder throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira blocks nicely. #T3#
Ferreira 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.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira is retaining full guard.
Ferreira controlling Wilder's posture.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferreira is controlling Wilder's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira throws a good cross that connects.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira pushes him off.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
It looked like Ferreira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilder.
Vanderley Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira.
Wilder throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira is looking for a counter combo.
Ferreira tries to bum rush Wilder with a series of wild strikes but Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Wilder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Wilder drives through with a takedown into Ferreira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira looking to control.
Wilder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilder defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilder defends well.
Ferreira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilder scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Wilder working some strikes from top position.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferreira's head.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferreira's head.
Wilder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilder works over Ferreira with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB#
Wilder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilder has managed to get both his arms back between Ferreira's legs - danger averted.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
George Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Wilder stalling away here and it's allowed Ferreira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wilder pushing down on Ferreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilder trying to control the action but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilder lands a nice short elbow.
Wilder not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder wants to advance to full mount but Ferreira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilder really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Ferreira saw that one coming.
Ferreira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Ferreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferreira swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
Ferreira misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Wilder counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Ferreira! #T1#
Wilder is stalling here. Ferreira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wilder seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ferreira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wilder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilder is trying to control Ferreira's posture but Ferreira avoids it.
Ferreira trying to control the position but Wilder is working away.
Wilder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wilder holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T2#
Ferreira lands a few punches from side control.
Wilder is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
Wilder manages to get back to half guard.
Wilder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferreira is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Wilder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferreira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferreira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilder defending well though.
Wilder trying to control but Ferreira postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wilder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder misses with a jab to the body
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilder finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferreira's head.
Wilder misses with a left hand
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Wilder counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilder wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferreira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but George Wilder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Ferreira jabs at Wilder's body.
Nice jab there from Ferreira.
Wilder tries to clinch up
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Ferreira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Wilder lands.#T1#
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Ferreira.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Ferreira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
Wilder wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferreira misses its target.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Vanderley Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Ferreira moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Ferreira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferreira moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Ferreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferreira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Wilder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferreira swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Ferreira counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilder darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ferreira throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range. #TD2#
Wilder gets a double leg takedown into Ferreira's guard.
Wilder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
George Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilder content to stall in guard here.
Ferreira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilder is one step ahead there. #T4#
Wilder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilder pushing down on Ferreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Wilder.
I think Wilder 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Wilder!
George Wilder is the new heavyweight champion!
George Wilder decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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MMA Hype -38-
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Crusher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferreira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferreira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crusher throws a strike but Ferreira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Ferreira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Crusher has an active guard here but Ferreira has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferreira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ferreira lands a big elbow. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Crusher has been cut.
Ferreira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Ferreira lands a big elbow.
Crusher is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferreira with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#The cut above Wesley Crusher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wesley Crusher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vanderley Ferreira!
Vanderley Ferreira retains his heavyweight title! |
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MMA Hype -29-
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell jabs at Ferreira's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferreira lands with a straight right. Powell didn't see that one coming.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamal Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira slips under a jab.
Ferreira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Powell lands a lovely overhand right.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira.
Ferreira slips a jab from Powell.
Powell throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira tries to clinch
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Powell.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferreira.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira slips a jab and a cross from Powell.
#T1##TD#
Ferreira gets the takedown into side control.
Powell tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ferreira lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Powell hold on?!
Ferreira connects with a big shot to the side of Powell's head.
Ferreira scores with punches to the body.
Powell is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ferreira gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ferreira gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ferreira apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Powell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferreira rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Ferreira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ferreira is leaning against Powell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Ferreira pulls guard. #SU2#
Powell gets to his feet - Ferreira follows without any prompting.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Nice takedown defense from Powell. No joy for Ferreira on that attempt.
Powell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powell misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
Powell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferreira scores with a hook to the body. Powell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.#T3#
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira ducks down to avoid it.
Ferreira feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferreira wants to clinch.
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira misses the jab.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Powell swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Ferreira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ferreira looking to pass the guard.
Ferreira is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferreira slips nicely into half guard.
Ferreira wants to control but Powell is keeping him busy.
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 Vanderley Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Powell.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the head.
Powell blocks a jab.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powell circles away.
Powell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Ferreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira scores with a nice head shot.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira lands with an overhand left.
Ferreira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Ferreira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ferreira clinches up against the cage.
Powell tries to work over Ferreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Ferreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Ferreira lands a left hand.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but Powell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanderley Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferreira drops back down to his feet.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferreira avoids the damage to the body.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but Powell won't allow it.
Powell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powell misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Ferreira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferreira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a triangle but Powell pushes his legs off easily.
Ferreira trying to keep a closed guard but Powell is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Ferreira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira passes Powell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferreira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferreira passes to side control. #T3#
Powell is pushing Ferreira's head away, looking to escape. Ferreira manages to hold on to the position though.
Ferreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ferreira here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Powell bucks up and tries to throw Ferreira off but instead Ferreira has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Powell. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferreira scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Powell is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Ferreira has managed to slip his arm under Powell's chin. This could be all over... yep, Powell is tapping out! Submission win for Ferreira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vanderley Ferreira!
Vanderley Ferreira retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -22-
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Ferreira has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Ferreira on the inside. #TD#
Ferreira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Ferreira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lucas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ferreira has tightened it up now! Lucas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vanderley Ferreira!
Vanderley Ferreira is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -14-
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Huerta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huerta scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Huerta misses.
A shot to the body from Ferreira misses
and Huerta counters with a stiff right hand.
Huerta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira tries to move into range but Huerta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferreira slips a jab from Huerta.
Huerta connects with the punch.
Huerta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a nice body shot.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huerta moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Huerta misses the target.
Huerta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferreira counters with a series of strikes. Huerta will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huerta misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
Ferreira cracks Huerta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Huerta throws a hook but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Huerta is having none of it.
Huerta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huerta.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Huerta ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Huerta misses.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Huerta manages to avoid it.#T2#
Huerta closes the distance and clinches up with Ferreira, looking for a takedown. Huerta pushes Ferreira against the cage but Ferreira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Huerta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huerta scores with a hook.
Huerta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ferreira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Huerta.
Huerta scores with a nice strike.
Huerta 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huerta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ferreira stuns Huerta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ferreira.
Huerta ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira.
Ferreira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huerta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huerta loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira misses the target.#KD#
Huerta ducks straight into an uppercut from Ferreira and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Huerta manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Huerta is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Huerta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Ferreira trying to control but Huerta is working from the bottom.
Ferreira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferreira throwing strikes from guard but Huerta blocks nicely.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Huerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Huerta is looking for a triangle here but Ferreira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Huerta is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 Vanderley Ferreira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ferreira misses with a hook. Huerta ducked under it nicely.
Huerta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Huerta tries to counter with a clinch but Ferreira shakes him off and moves away.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huerta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huerta misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerta staying out of range there.
Vanderley Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Ferreira moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Huerta goes down! Can Ferreira finish him!?
Huerta is still in real trouble! Can Ferreira finish him?
Ferreira 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Huerta working for a triangle but Ferreira defends it easily.
Huerta seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huerta can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Huerta wants to improve his position but instead Ferreira has moved into half guard.
Ferreira is looking to take a break and control but Huerta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferreira works his way into full mount!
Ferreira lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Ferreira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huerta working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Ferreira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Huerta is trying to stand up.
Huerta is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ferreira lands with some strikes.
Huerta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huerta is still trying to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ferreira is working for a guillotine from mount but Huerta frees his head quite easily.
Huerta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Huerta tries to buck Ferreira off so he can stand up but Ferreira has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Huerta falls backwards, slamming Ferreira to the mat but Ferreira holds on tight! Huerta is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vanderley Ferreira! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -6-
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferreira scores with a hook to the body. Flores takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flores misses with a takedown
and Flores takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flores shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferreira lands with an uppercut that bounces Flores off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Marquis Flores has been cut.
Flores takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flores at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Ferreira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flores doesn't seem phased though.
Flores looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira lands the left hand.
Flores shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferreira pinned against the cage. Ferreira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vanderley Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Flores.#T1#
Ferreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Ferreira sends Flores crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ferreira is motioning to the referee to let Flores up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#KD#
Ferreira cracks Flores with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ferreira has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Flores to stand back up!#ROC#Flores is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Flores rushes Ferreira and presses him up against the cage.
Ferreira is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ferreira jumps into guard, dragging Flores to the mat.
Ferreira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flores is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Flores content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ferreira has locked up a guillotine! Ferreira's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Flores is holding on here and Ferreira must be using up a lot of energy. Flores has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ferreira gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vanderley Ferreira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Ferreira clinches with his opponent.
Ferreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferreira is trying to pull guard but Kim turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Ferreira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kim uses from the top position.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kim stands up over Ferreira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
Kim with a nice head shot there.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to Ferreira's brow.
Ferreira 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.#SUB#
Ferreira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kim frees his head nicely. Oh but Ferreira has switched to an armbar! Kim is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vanderley Ferreira! |
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