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Event:
UFF Fight Night 5
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Ferreira slips a straight right by Salazar.
Salazar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferreira.
Salazar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zanshin MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferreira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salazar is looking to get back to his feet here but Ferreira is keeping cool and he's managed to take Salazar's back.
Salazar trying to get back to his feet but Ferreira is in full control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Will Ferreira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Salazar is really stuck here.
Ferreira looking to hold on to the position here but Salazar rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferreira passes into half guard.
Salazar wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Well, if Ferreira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ferreira stops Salazar from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Salazar makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Salazar clinches up against the cage.
Salazar misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Salazar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Salazar. #CL#
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira avoids a wild elbow strike from Salazar.
Ferreira blocks an elbow strike from Salazar.
Salazar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira is looking to clinch.
Salazar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salazar defends it nicely.
Salazar tries to counter by clinching up but Ferreira breaks away and moves out of range.
Salazar scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferreira is defended easily by Salazar.
Salazar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Andrew Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Ferreira.#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Salazar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferreira did well to prevent Salazar getting side control.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Salazar wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferreira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salazar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salazar prevents Ferreira from standing back up.
#SUB#
Salazar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira is trying to stand back up but Salazar is controlling him
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Salazar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferreira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salazar. #SUB#
Salazar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferreira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salazar.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Salazar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Salazar dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferreira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ferreira prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferreira wants a takedown but no success here.
Salazar throws an elbow but it misses.
Salazar is leaning against Ferreira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salazar throws an elbow that misses.
Ferreira is working for takedown but Salazar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salazar lands an elbow inside.
Ferreira goes for a takedown attempt but Salazar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andrew Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Ferreira.
Salazar keeps the fight on the outside.
Salazar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferreira can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira lands a jab.
Salazar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
Salazar wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferreira won't allow it.
Ferreira avoids the elbow strike from Salazar, against the cage.
Ferreira dodges an elbow strike from Salazar.
#T1#
Salazar throws an elbow but it misses.
Salazar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Salazar lands an elbow that stopped Ferreira in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Salazar has closed the distance and engaged Ferreira in a clinch.
Ferreira blocks the elbow strike.
Ferreira can't get the takedown.
Salazar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferreira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferreira walks into a left hand. #CL#
Salazar pushes Ferreira up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreira blocks a body shot from Salazar.
Ferreira takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Jose Ferreira has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Salazar as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Salazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Salazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Andrew Salazar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferreira dodges an elbow strike from Salazar.
Salazar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira controls his hands.
Salazar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Salazar. #BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salazar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches up with Salazar, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes Salazar against the cage but Salazar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salazar fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Salazar instigates a clinch.
Ferreira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salazar is defending well.
Salazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Salazar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferreira in his tracks.
Salazar slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferreira, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Salazar gets caught napping as Ferreira dives in and scores a takedown. Salazar manages to retain guard.
Salazar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Salazar stuffs the takedown.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Salazar moves out of range. #CL#
Salazar instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salazar sprawls well. Salazar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferreira gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Salazar.
#T4##CL#
Salazar moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferreira blocks a body shot from Salazar. #BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salazar looks to land a combination but Ferreira avoids it well. #CL#
Salazar clinches up against the cage.
Salazar throws an elbow but it misses.
Ferreira goes for a takedown attempt but Salazar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Salazar moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Salazar throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrew Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salazar sprawls well. Salazar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferreira gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferreira tries for a takedown but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferreira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Salazar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Salazar takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Salazar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salazar wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Salazar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salazar.
Salazar works the jab nicely.#ROC#Ferreira is rocked!
Salazar feints a jab and as Ferreira dips his head, Salazar unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Ferreira right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Ferreira falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Salazar smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrew Salazar!
Andrew Salazar 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:
UFF 5: Tsering vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Ferreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda avoids it really well and circles away.
Castaneda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ferreira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castaneda, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ferreira gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Castaneda regains guard.
#ES#
Castaneda has his feet on Ferreira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Castaneda tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Castaneda darts in and clinches Ferreira up against the cage.
Castaneda misses with an elbow over the top.
Castaneda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castaneda after a bit of a struggle.
Ferreira is looking for a takedown.
Davion Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Ferreira.#T1#
Castaneda lands an elbow inside that Ferreira shrugs off.
The referee calls for Castaneda to work.
Castaneda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferreira up against the cage.
Castaneda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castaneda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferreira avoids it.
Castaneda can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
Castaneda effectively controlling the action here.
Castaneda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira controls his hands.
#T2#
Castaneda tries a body shot but Ferreira blocks it.
Castaneda gets underhooks to prevent Ferreira's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castaneda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castaneda.
Castaneda avoiding damage.
Ferreira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castaneda is defending well.#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch.
Castaneda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castaneda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Castaneda coming out on top.#T3#
Ferreira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castaneda defends well and Ferreira ends up having to push Castaneda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davion Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castaneda but Castaneda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferreira looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Castaneda.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castaneda.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Castaneda.
Castaneda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jose Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Castaneda. No joy for Ferreira on that attempt.
Castaneda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferreira's head.
A head kick from Castaneda lands but Ferreira takes it in his stride.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Castaneda circles away.
Castaneda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira's sensitive parts.
Castaneda lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Castaneda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Castaneda manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castaneda as he jumps to the side.
Castaneda swinging wildly here.
Ferreira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castaneda defends well and Ferreira ends up having to push Castaneda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Ferreira persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
Castaneda lands a high kick!
#ROC#Ferreira is rocked!
Ferreira backs away from a small jab... but Castaneda lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Ferreira crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Castaneda with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Davion Castaneda! |
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