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Event:
JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Viaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Viaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferrell crunches a lovely knee into Viaz's ribcage.#TD#
Ferrell is trying to trip Viaz. He has hold of a leg but Viaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ferrell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Viaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferrell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Viaz misses with a takedown
and Ferrell counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viaz shoots in for a double leg but Ferrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Viaz.
Viaz shoots in for a takedown but Ferrell shows good takedown defense.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Viaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Ferrell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Viaz regains guard immediately. #T1##SU#
Ferrell gets to his feet. Viaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Viaz has his takedown stuffed
and Ferrell counters with a straight right hand.
Viaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferrell counters with a big head kick but Viaz shrugs it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viaz is defended easily by Ferrell.
Viaz looks winded!
Viaz misses with a takedown #CL#
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch.
Viaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferrell pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Viaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferrell tries to sprawl out of it but Viaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferrell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rick Viaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferrell's waist but Ferrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viaz off to one side.
Ferrell stuffs the takedown attempt from Viaz. Viaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Viaz shoots for a takedown but Ferrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viaz with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferrell.
Viaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferrell walks away with a smile on his face. Viaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferrell leaves Viaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Viaz moves in looking to clinch but Ferrell pushes him off.
Ferrell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Viaz fails to land the takedown.
Viaz misses with a takedown
and Ferrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Viaz shoots and misses
and Ferrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferrell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Viaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Viaz tries for a takedown but Ferrell circles away easily#CL#
and Ferrell counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Ferrell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ferrell in particular looking to stall.
Ferrell working over Viaz with some ground and pound. Viaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Ferrell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Viaz is looking to improve his position.
Ferrell controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Ferrell 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#
Viaz moves to clinch but Ferrell breaks away
and Ferrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Viaz with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Ferrell counters by clinching up. #TD#
Ferrell has clasped his hands together around Viaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Ferrell stands up.
Ferrell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viaz scores with a hook.
Viaz is looking to clinch but Ferrell is avoiding it.
As Viaz looks to move away, Ferrell throws a big counter combo but Viaz just gets out of the way.#T1#
Ferrell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ferrell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viaz.
Ferrell throws a big counter combination but Viaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Viaz.
Viaz falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Ferrell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Ferrell has clasped his hands together around Viaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Viaz wants to get back to his feet but Ferrell is dominant here and he's now got Viaz's back!#SUB#
Ferrell is persistently looking for the submission but Viaz is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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.
#SUB#
Ferrell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Viaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Viaz for a finish.
Ferrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viaz can do to turn this around?#T2#
Viaz trying to control the hands but Ferrell breaks the grip. #SUB#
Viaz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ferrell gets his way!
#SUB#
Viaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Franco Ferrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viaz can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Ferrell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ferrell controlling the position well here. Viaz rolled but Ferrell kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Viaz trying to control the action but Ferrell just sinks the hooks in.
Viaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ferrell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB2#
Viaz is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ferrell is tapping! Great win for Viaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rick Viaz! |
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Event:
JF 34 - Cobb vs Ruffy the Dog
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Drechsler doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrell circles away.
Ferrell stuffs the takedown attempt from Drechsler. Drechsler gets slowly back to his feet.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Drechsler instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Ferrell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drechsler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drechsler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferrell 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.
Drechsler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Ferrell drops back looking for a leg! Drechsler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drechsler manages to kick Ferrell off! Ferrell jumps back into Drechsler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrell trying to control but Drechsler is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ferrell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drechsler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferrell, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ferrell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drechsler stacks Ferrell 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 Drechsler!
Ferrell sneaks back into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Drechsler wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferrell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferrell tries to roll over but Drechsler keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ferrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ferrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ferrell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drechsler pulls his head out easily.
Drechsler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferrell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Drechsler seems content to control.
Drechsler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drechsler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Drechsler trying to control but Ferrell is working from the bottom.
Ferrell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drechsler is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ferrell pulls Drechsler in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferrell but Ferrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Ferrell successfully pulls guard.
Drechsler slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ferrell.#SUB#
Ferrell actively working from the bottom here.
Drechsler trying to control the action but Ferrell is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrell throws a strike from the bottom but Drechsler passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Drechsler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Drechsler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drechsler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferrell circles away.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferrell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drechsler smiles and moves away.
Ferrell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drechsler.
Drechsler is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferrell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Drechsler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferrell counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Drechsler tries to clinch but Ferrell moves out of range.
Tom Drechsler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drechsler is looking to clinch.
Drechsler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Drechsler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferrell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drechsler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drechsler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drechsler working hard to break the clinch.
Drechsler is struggling to control the position.
Ferrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drechsler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drechsler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrell swivels and escapes.#T2#
Drechsler misses with a kick to the body.
Ferrell throws a quick counter head kick but Drechsler was just out of range.
Drechsler tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferrell throws a counter high kick but Drechsler was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferrell misses its target.
Drechsler is breathing heavily.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.
Ferrell appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Ferrell leaves Drechsler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Ferrell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Ferrell as Drechsler shoots in.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drechsler shoots in and drives through. Ferrell sprawls well.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drechsler wants to clinch.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Drechsler shoots in for a double leg but Ferrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferrell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drechsler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drechsler somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown but Ferrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferrell tried to counter with a leg kick but Drechsler avoided it.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Ferrell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drechsler moves in looking to clinch but Ferrell pushes him off.
Drechsler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerrell.
Drechsler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferrell counters with a big head kick but Drechsler shrugs it off.
Franco Ferrell is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drechsler gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
Drechsler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Ferrell blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell is trying to pull guard but Drechsler has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrell tries to score a body lock takedown but Drechsler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drechsler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrell.
#T1#
Drechsler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
#TD2#
Drechsler pulls guard effortlessly.
Drechsler keeping full guard, as Ferrell tries to pass. #SU#
Ferrell gets to his feet. Drechsler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Drechsler misses.
Ferrell throws a counter high kick but Drechsler was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drechsler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drechsler tries to clinch
and Ferrell counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##CL2#
Drechsler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drechsler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ferrell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Drechsler swings for the body but Ferrell moves out of range.
Drechsler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ferrell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferrell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Drechsler throws a right hand that Ferrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrell also avoids with ease.
Ferrell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferrell wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drechsler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferrell is fending him off so far but Drechsler persists. Nope, Ferrell circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Drechsler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferrell.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drechsler pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Drechsler closes the distance and pushes Ferrell back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ferrell pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Ferrell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drechsler is aware though and is defending well.
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 Franco Ferrell.
I think Ferrell 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Ferrell!
Franco Ferrell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Einstein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Einstein looks to move away, Ferrell throws a big counter combo but Einstein just gets out of the way.
Einstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Ferrell blocks the low kick.
Einstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferrell blocks the body kick.
As Einstein tries to get set, Ferrell tries to push him back and clinch up but Einstein manages to avoid the attempt.
Einstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferrell.
Einstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Einstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferrell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferrell avoids the head kick by Einstein.
Ferrell is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein misses with a head kick.
Ferrell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Einstein scores with a spinning back kick!
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein takes a swing at Ferrell's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Einstein lands with a kick to the temple. Ferrell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Einstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferrell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Einstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Ferrell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Ferrell drops back looking for a leg! Einstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Einstein manages to kick Ferrell off! Ferrell jumps back into Einstein's guard. #SUB#
Ferrell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Einstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferrell has Einstein in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ferrell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Einstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Einstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferrell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Einstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Einstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ferrell working for a triangle but Einstein defends it easily.
Ferrell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Einstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Einstein is looking to stand up but Ferrell won't let him. #T3##SUB#
Ferrell working for a triangle but Einstein defends it easily.
Einstein postures up.
Einstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferrell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Einstein defends well.
Einstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Einstein is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ferrell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Einstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Einstein clinches up with Ferrell and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Einstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Einstein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ferrell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Einstein.
Ferrell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferrell misses its target.
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Einstein instigates a clinch.
Ferrell blocks an uppercut.
Einstein gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
Ferrell is working for takedown but Einstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Einstein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Ferrell is trying to trip Einstein. He has hold of a leg but Einstein is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ferrell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ferrell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferrell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ferrell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Einstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Einstein has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrell has a closed guard, preventing Einstein from standing up.
Einstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Einstein wants to control from the top but Ferrell keeps moving. #SUB#
Ferrell is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein wants to stand but Ferrell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ferrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Einstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Einstein looking to sit in guard and control but Ferrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ferrell prevents Einstein from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Einstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Einstein throws a push kick but Ferrell slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick by Einstein misses
and Ferrell counters with a big head kick but Einstein shrugs it off.
Einstein looks for the body kick but Ferrell saw that one coming.
Einstein throws a body kick that misses.
Einstein throws a low kick, looking for Ferrell's leg but Ferrell calmly moves out of range.
Albert Einstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Einstein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Einstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferrell is just out of range.
Einstein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerrell.
Einstein looks to land a body kick but Ferrell moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferrell misses its target.#CL2#
Einstein clinches.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Einstein pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein throws a nice head kick!
Einstein is breathing heavily.
Einstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick from Einstein misses.
Einstein misses with a body shot.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Albert Einstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferrell moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Einstein misses with a straight right.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Einstein throws a lazy head kick
and Ferrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrell moves away.
Einstein tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Einstein clinches up against the cage.
Ferrell tries for a takedown but Einstein manages to get underhooks.
Ferrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferrell is trying to drag Einstein to the mat but Einstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferrell blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell is working for takedown but Einstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Ferrell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ferrell prevents Einstein from improving his position.#T1#
Ferrell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Einstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferrell stops Einstein from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Ferrell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Einstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferrell. #SUB#
Ferrell is trying to work for a kimura but Einstein is defending well.
Einstein wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Einstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferrell. #SUB#
Ferrell is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Einstein is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrell.
Einstein wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Einstein tries to get to full guard but Ferrell has control of the leg. #ES2#
Einstein kicks off Ferrell and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Einstein misses the target.
Einstein looks for the body kick but Ferrell saw that one coming.
Einstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerrell.
Ferrell avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Einstein is predictable there #CL#
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferrell.
Einstein is pressed up against the cage. Ferrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Einstein down to the mat. Einstein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferrell ducks under a wild hook from Einstein.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Einstein.
Einstein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferrell.
Einstein misses with a wild body shot.
Einstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Albert Einstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Einstein delivers a nice body kick.
Einstein tried to score with a low kick but Ferrell checks it.
Ferrell throws a big counter combination but Einstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Einstein throws a body punch but Ferrell moves out of range.
Ferrell throws a big counter combination but Einstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Einstein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferrell's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Einstein throws a front kick that sends Ferrell stumbling back into the cage.
Einstein throws a head kick that misses.
Ferrell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franco Ferrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Einstein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferrell is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Einstein 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein! |
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Event:
JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Medisan dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Medisan clinches.
Ferrell is trying to drag Medisan to the mat but Medisan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Medisan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Ferrell can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Medisan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Medisan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Ferrell blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medisan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Ferrell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Medisan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrell jumps guard but Medisan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Medisan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Medisan is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Medisan.
Medisan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Medisan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferrell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Medisan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrell is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Medisan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrell avoids the elbow strike from Medisan, against the cage.
Medisan gets through Ferrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Medisan stalls.
Ferrell being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medisan.
Medisan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards. #T2#
Ferrell can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medisan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medisan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferrell up against the cage.
Medisan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Ferrell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferrell avoids a wild elbow strike from Medisan.
Medisan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
Medisan blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Medisan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferrell wants to take the fight to the mat but Medisan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Medisan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Medisan on the inside.
Medisan leaning against his opponent.
Medisan lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medisan.
Medisan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Medisan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Medisan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrells head.
Ferrell avoids the elbow strike from Medisan, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Medisan scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Medisan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Medisan misses with an elbow over the top.
Medisan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Medisan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medisan.
A shot in the inside from Medisan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Medisan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferrell's brow.
Medisan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Medisan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Medisan misses with a takedown attempt - Ferrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Medisan gets a clinch.
A short left from Medisan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medisan lands a nice uppercut.
Medisan'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.#T4#
Medisan lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Medisan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Medisan lands with a right to the head.
Medisan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Medisan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferrell's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Medisan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Medisan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Medisan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medisan somewhat.
Medisan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferrell but Ferrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferrell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Medisan.#CL2#
Medisan has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Medisan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Medisan has managed to clinch.
Ferrell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Medisan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Medisan after a bit of a struggle.
Ferrell has Medisan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Medisan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrell stalling in the clinch but Medisan improves position.
Ferrell avoids a wild elbow strike from Medisan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Medisan controlling the action here for a moment.
Medisan lands with a short shot to the head.
Medisan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Medisan after a bit of a struggle.
Ferrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Medisan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medisan is pushing Ferrell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Medisan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Medisan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medisan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Medisan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Ferrell takes a shot to the head.
Medisan just leaning against Ferrell, taking a breather.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander Medisan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Medisan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
Medisan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Medisan effectively controlling the action here.
Ferrell wants a takedown but no success here.
Medisan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medisan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Medisan.
Ferrell letting Medisan take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Medisan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Medisan lands with a short shot to the head.
Medisan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Medisan avoiding damage.
Medisan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medisan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
Ferrell has Medisan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Medisan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Medisan taking a breather.
Ferrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Medisan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Medisan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferrell is working for takedown but Medisan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Medisan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Medisan on the inside.
Medisan has Ferrell pressed against the cage.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medisan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medisan effectively controlling the action here.
Ferrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Medisan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Medisan.#CL2#
Medisan has managed to clinch.
Medisan taking a breather.
Ferrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Medisan.
Medisan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Medisan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Medisan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Medisan.
Medisan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Medisan.
Medisan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Medisan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medisan pushes Ferrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medisan gets through Ferrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Medisan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Ferrell tries to score a body lock takedown but Medisan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Medisan is stalling here.
Medisan gets through Ferrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Medisan lands with a short shot to the head.
Medisan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Medisan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferrell up against the cage.
Medisan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Medisan gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
Medisan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Medisan slows down the pace here.
Medisan lands a right hand.
Ferrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Medisan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Medisan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Medisan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Medisan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferrell, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferrell takes a shot to the head.
Ferrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferrell tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medisan.
The referee calls for Medisan to work.
Medisan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medisan trying to stall but Ferrell improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Medisan throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ferrell decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medisan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Medisan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Medisan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Medisan postures up in Ferrell's guard and throws a big left but Ferrell blocks it.
Medisan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Ferrell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Medisan defends well.
Medisan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medisan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Medisan with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medisan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medisan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Ferrell looking for a triangle here. Medisan is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferrell pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Medisan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Franco Ferrell!
Franco Ferrell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
JF 18 - Franco vs BJ
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Ferrell.
Ferrell shoots in looking for a takedown but Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Penn throws a hook but Ferrell blocks it.
Penn lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Ferrell pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Ferrell successfully pulls guard.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.
Ferrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ferrell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferrell keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. #T1#
Penn advances to half guard.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferrell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferrell's head. #SUB#
Ferrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ferrell actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ferrell is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Ferrell regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferrell keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ferrell keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferrell keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Ferrell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard.#REVR#
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferrell trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Ferrell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferrell has Penn in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ferrell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ferrell looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn trying to control but Ferrell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ferrell has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn is pushing down on Ferrell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferrell is fighting to maintain full guard but Penn has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn trying to control from half guard but Ferrell is working away. #SUB2#
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferrell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn. #SUB#
Ferrell actively working from the bottom here.
Ferrell is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Penn maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ferrell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Penn has cracked it and Ferrell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn is the new lightweight champion!
BJ Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
JF 13 - Li vs Inoue II
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Ferrell shoots in looking for a takedown. Harding tries to sprawl out of it but Ferrell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harding manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Harding circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Harding as Ferrell shoots in.
A jab from Harding does it's job there.#TD#
Harding gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferrell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harding controlling the action here.
Ferrell punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harding 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.
Harding is looking to advance position but Ferrell won't allow it. #T1#
Ferrell trying to control here.
Ferrell is staying active underneath Harding, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harding lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Ferrell looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harding lands a nice short elbow.
Harding is looking to take a break and control but Ferrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferrell taking some punishment here, with Harding in his half guard.
Harding lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferrell trying to hold on to Harding's head to control him but Harding postures up.
Still in half guard, Harding seems content to control.#T2#
Harding working over Ferrell with some ground and pound. Ferrell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harding working Ferrell over with strikes.
Ferrell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferrell is not content to let Harding control the position.
Harding is really struggling to control Ferrell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harding lands with a punch from half guard.
Harding slips a nice elbow through Ferrell's hands, connecting with Ferrell's forehead.
Harding lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harding is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ferrell manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Harding lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Ferrell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harding trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ferrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harding connects with a couple of short punches.
Harding connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferrell tries to strike from the bottom.
Harding connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Harding postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harding content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Ferrell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Harding has his hands clasped together but Ferrell extends and breaks Harding's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ferrell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franco Ferrell!
Franco Ferrell is the new lightweight champion!
Franco Ferrell 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Ferrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrell throws a counter high kick but Morozov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ferrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morozov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrell swivels and escapes.#CL#
Ferrell closes the distance and clinches.
Ferrell managing to block the knees to the body from Morozov.
#TD2#
Morozov pulls Ferrell into guard.
Ferrell wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ferrell's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Morozov keeping full guard, as Ferrell tries to pass.
Ferrell is working Morozov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morozov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morozov looking to control.
Ferrell wants to stand but Morozov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferrell controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferrell dodges the punch combination from Morozov.
Ferrell tries to counter with a takedown but Morozov is quick to defend against it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morozov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferrell.
Morozov is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Morozov as Ferrell shoots in.
Ferrell throws out a leg kick but Morozov moves out of range and Ferrell only half commits.
Ferrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrell keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Morozov.
Morozov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Ferrell has knocked Morozov down with a huge combo! Ferrell steps away and waves a wobbly Morozov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Morozov is rocked!
Morozov goes for a double leg but Ferrell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferrell continues to drive forward.
Ferrell swings for the body but Morozov moves out of range.
Morozov scoring well with a low kick there.
Morozov shoots in but no luck this time.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Morozov.
Morozov looks winded!#T3##TD#
Ferrell scores with a takedown into Morozov's guard.
Ferrell lands a couple of elbows.
Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet.
Ferrell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morozov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferrell is controlling him. #SU#
Morozov is working an open guard so Ferrell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Ferrell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morozov on his heels. He'll look to pass Morozov's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Ferrell forces his way into half guard.
Ferrell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferrell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morozov for as long as he can get away with.
Ferrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferrell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Ferrell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ferrell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morozov is wriggling around but Ferrell manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Ferrell stands up out of the half guard.
Morozov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrell circles away.
#CL#
Ferrell forces Morozov back against the cage and clinches.
Ferrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morozov can do to turn this around?#BC#
Ferrell breaks the clinch.
Ferrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov leaves Ferrell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Morozov scores with a takedown into Ferrell's guard.#T1#
Morozov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Ferrell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Ferrell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morozov regains guard.
Morozov is controlling Ferrell's posture.
Ferrell stands and throws Morozov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morozov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ferrell wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferrell gets to mount! Morozov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Morozov is squirming around, avoiding Ferrell's attempts to control the action.
Ferrell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morozov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Ferrell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferrell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferrell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morozov hang on?
Ferrell lands a big shot there that rocks Morozov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morozov 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.
Ferrell is taking a breather. Morozov 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.
Morozov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ferrell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Ferrell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Morozov to stand up.
Ferrell misses with a body kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morozov enables Ferrell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morozov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferrell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Ferrell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Morozov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferrell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morozov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Morozov clinches up against the cage.
Ferrell misses with a body punch.
Ferrell tries to pull guard but Morozov won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferrell. #TD#
Ferrell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morozov can't fight it off and eventually Ferrell manages to take the fight to the floor. Morozov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferrell is looking to advance position but Morozov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferrell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Morozov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ferrell wants to control but Morozov is keeping busy.
Morozov is looking to stall here but Ferrell recovers full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morozov throws a big elbow that misses.
Morozov throws an elbow that misses. Ferrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morozov's guard. Nice move by Ferrell!#REVR#
Morozov is trying to control the position but Ferrell postures up. #SU#
Ferrell gets to his feet - Morozov follows without any prompting. #TD#
Ferrell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morozov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morozov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Morozov is working an open guard so Ferrell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ferrell shoots in for a takedown but Morozov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Ferrell rushes Morozov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morozov is trying to force a seperation but Ferrell has the dominant position.
Morozov gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferrell tries to stall but Morozov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferrell jumps guard but Morozov stands there with Ferrell around his waist. Ferrell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morozov walks away with a smile on his face. Ferrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Ferrell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morozov to the mat! Morozov manages to get full guard.
Morozov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4##TD2#
Morozov drives through with a takedown into Ferrell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ferrell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Morozov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Ferrell pulls Morozov into guard.
Ferrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferrell, not yet. #SU2#
Morozov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Morozov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morozov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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 Franco Ferrell.
Well Ferrell 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Ferrell! |
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