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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Spart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Spart acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Spart!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws a hook but Spart avoids it easily.
Spart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Spart ducks under and follows up with a left that Spart also avoids with ease.
Spart throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Jack Spart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Spart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spart.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spart throws out the jab.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Spart.
Spart looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Spart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Spart throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Spart is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spart, pushing him back against the cage.
Spart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spart backwards.
Spart goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Spart in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spart misses with a punch on the inside.
Spart tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
Spart has picked Ferguson up - he's going for a ride! Spart dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Spart looks to land a strike but Ferguson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spart throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spart wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Spart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Spart lands a nice shot to the body.
Spart tries for a takedown but Ferguson manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spart throws a head punch that misses.
Spart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spart tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Spart blocking some punches.
Spart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Spart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Spart lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Spart.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Spart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Spart tries for a takedown but Ferguson manages to get underhooks.
Teddy Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spart.
Spart looks gassed!
Spart blocking some punches.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spart backwards.
Spart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Spart.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Spart.
A head punch on the inside from Spart fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spart.
Spart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Spart.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferguson lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spart lands a left hand.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Spart.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spart.
Spart lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Spart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spart.
Spart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spart 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.
Ferguson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spart loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Spart throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Spart dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Spart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferguson momentarily.
Spart throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spart circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Spart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spart finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferguson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Spart.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spart misses with a hook.
Spart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spart scores with a nice right hand.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Spart with a series of wild strikes but Spart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spart throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Spart fails to land.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Spart blocks an uppercut.
Spart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spart gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ferguson regains guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spart postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferguson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spart, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Spart pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferguson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Spart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Spart fails to land.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spart.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Spart tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spart is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Teddy Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spart.
A short right from Ferguson.
Spart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spart is breathing heavily.
Spart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spart misses with the head strike.
Spart lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spart scores with a hook to the body.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Spart.
Spart goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spart misses with a straight left.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spart.
Teddy Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferguson scores with a four punch combination!
Spart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Spart misses with a hook.
Spart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Spart goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Spart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Spart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spart can't get the takedown.
Spart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Spart's takedown attempt.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson lands a hook that snaps the head of Spart backwards.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spart.
Ferguson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Spart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Spart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
Spart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Spart - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Spart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spart is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spart.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Spart fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spart.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spart circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spart.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson slips under a jab.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Spart throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spart throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Spart moves away and avoids it.
Spart dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spart looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Spart avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson forces Spart back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Spart tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spart is trying to trip Ferguson. He has hold of a leg but Ferguson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Spart persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ferguson kicks Spart off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Ferguson dominated that second round.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spart throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Spart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spart cracks Ferguson with a nice body shot.
Spart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spart works on Ferguson's body with a couple of short punches.
Spart gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Spart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferguson trying to control from the bottom.
Spart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spart is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ferguson as he works his way to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spart with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spart.
Spart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but Spart is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spart throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
Spart throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spart wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Spart.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Teddy Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spart is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ferguson.
Spart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson stops a takedown attempt from Spart.
Spart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spart wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Spart.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spart blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Spart goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Spart misses.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spart circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spart misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Spart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Spart looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Spart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spart throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spart.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferguson scores with a four punch combination!
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Spart.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Teddy Ferguson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spart misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Ferguson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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