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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rui Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vitalijjs ddurnovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vitalijjs ddurnovs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rui Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vitalijjs ddurnovs!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ddurnovs misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from ddurnovs.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferreira.
ddurnovs misses with an uppercut. Ferreira saw that one coming.
Ferreira shoots for a double leg takedown but ddurnovs sprawls well. He's pushed Ferreira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ddurnovs throws a jab when Ferreira was well out of range.
ddurnovs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
ddurnovs looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ddurnovs as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ddurnovs misses with a double jab.
ddurnovs misses with a wild combination.
Ferreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ddurnovs.
vitalijjs ddurnovs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ddurnovs misses with a few strikes there.
ddurnovs moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferreira.
ddurnovs looks gassed!
Ferreira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Ferreira with that takedown attempt.
ddurnovs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from ddurnovs.
Ferreira shoots in but ddurnovs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but ddurnovs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira somewhat.
Nice body kick from Ferreira.
ddurnovs misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ddurnovs as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts ddurnovs, as that shot connected.
ddurnovs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ddurnovs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ddurnovs fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferreira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ddurnovs.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ddurnovs stalks Ferreira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferreira's face. Ferreira staggers backwards, shaken.
ddurnovs fails in his attempt to clinch.
ddurnovs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ddurnovs.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ddurnovs sprawls well. ddurnovs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferreira gets slowly back to his feet.
ddurnovs dips to his left and cracks Ferreira with an uppercut!
ddurnovs swinging wildly here.
ddurnovs misses with a straight right.
Ferreira darts in and clinches ddurnovs up against the ropes.
ddurnovs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferreira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferreira manages to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
ddurnovs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferreira's guard.
ddurnovs gets to his feet. Ferreira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A left lands for ddurnovs.
Ferreira needs to keep his hands up - ddurnovs had a free shot at his head there.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. ddurnovs is trying to defend but Ferreira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ddurnovs wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
ddurnovs looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ferreira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for ddurnovs!
Ferreira lands a big elbow.
Ferreira lands with some strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferreira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… ddurnovs is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by ddurnovs and Ferreira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
An elbow from Ferreira crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira decides to stand back up.
ddurnovs misses with a jab, cross combination.
ddurnovs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ferreira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ddurnovs misses with a hook.
A head kick from Ferreira lands but ddurnovs takes it in his stride.
ddurnovs lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferreira takes the fight into the clinch.
ddurnovs can't get the takedown.
ddurnovs is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferreira gets an underhook and turns ddurnovs into the ropes.
Ferreira drags the fight down to the ground.
ddurnovs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
ddurnovs with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ddurnovs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
ddurnovs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
ddurnovs misses the jab.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferreira ducks right into an uppercut from ddurnovs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but vitalijjs ddurnovs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferreira scores a takedown into full mount!
Ferreira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish ddurnovs?
Ferreira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
ddurnovs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
ddurnovs wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
BOOM! Ferreira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ferreira landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ddurnovs is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control the pace but ddurnovs is squirming around nicely.
Ferreira working the ground and pound effectively.
ddurnovs taking shots to the head.
Ferreira wants to control the pace but ddurnovs is squirming around nicely.
ddurnovs wants to get back to his feet.
Ferreira with good strikes from the mount here!
Ferreira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
ddurnovs is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferreira scoring with strikes but ddurnovs is staying in there.
ddurnovs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ferreira tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ferreira tries to control but ddurnovs wriggling away.
ddurnovs squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ferreira with a couple of short strikes.
You get the feeling that ddurnovs really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ferreira trying to control but ddurnovs is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ddurnovs squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ferreira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ferreira tries to control but ddurnovs wriggling away.
Ferreira raining down shots from the mount!
ddurnovs really wants to buck Ferreira off and get back to his feet.
Ferreira with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ddurnovs is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Ferreira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ferreira trying to control but ddurnovs is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ferreira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ferreira with the ground and pound from mount.
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.
ddurnovs wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Ferreira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ddurnovs is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ddurnovs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Ferreira dominated that second round.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
ddurnovs misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from ddurnovs.
Ferreira throws a head kick but ddurnovs moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like vitalijjs ddurnovs has been cut.
ddurnovs stuffs the takedown.
Ferreira tries to bum rush ddurnovs with a series of wild strikes but ddurnovs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ddurnovs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ddurnovs thows a left - swing and a miss!
ddurnovs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rui Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ddurnovs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
ddurnovs loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch.
Ferreira moves into the clinch successfully.
ddurnovs tries for a takedown but Ferreira manages to get underhooks.
Ferreira breaks from the clinch.
ddurnovs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira shoots in and drives through. ddurnovs sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferreira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ddurnovs connects with a jab.
ddurnovs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ddurnovs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
ddurnovs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ddurnovs misses with a straight right.
ddurnovs loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch.
ddurnovs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferreira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
ddurnovs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferreira off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
ddurnovs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferreira moves into range and clinches up with ddurnovs.
Ferreira is pressed up against the ropes. ddurnovs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferreira down to the mat. Ferreira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferreira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ddurnovs wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ddurnovs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ferreira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
ddurnovs bucks up and throws Ferreira to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
ddurnovs looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ddurnovs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferreira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferreira manages to pull guard.
ddurnovs throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira blocks nicely.
ddurnovs stops Ferreira from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to keep a closed guard but ddurnovs is proving a slippery customer.
ddurnovs stands up and waves to Ferreira to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ddurnovs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
ddurnovs 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.
ddurnovs misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ferreira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferreira breaks from the clinch.
ddurnovs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ddurnovs swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferreira.
vitalijjs ddurnovs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from ddurnovs misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ddurnovs looks to land a right hand but Ferreira moved out of range.
Ferreira takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferreira has clasped his hands together around ddurnovs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ferreira tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ferreira stands up and beckons ddurnovs to his feet.
ddurnovs throws a good cross that connects.
Ferreira pushes ddurnovs up against the ropes in a clinch.
ddurnovs tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferreira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferreira jumps guard.
ddurnovs throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ddurnovs tries to stand but Ferreira is controlling from the bottom.
ddurnovs wants to stand and escape but instead Ferreira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rui Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rui Ferreira!
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