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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rockstar-Chamillionaire. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Ferguson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Peltier!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Ferguson punishes Peltier's body with a nice straight punch.
Peltier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Peltier tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peltier.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Peltier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Peltier saw that one coming.
Ferguson connects with the punch.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltier was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Peltier moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peltier eats them both and turns towards Ferguson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peltier slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a nice shot that snaps Peltier's head back.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a jab when Peltier was well out of range.
Ferguson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peltier circles away quickly and effectively.
Peltier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson catches Peltier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tony Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peltier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Peltier.
Peltier shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Peltier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferguson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peltier scrambles back to his feet.
Peltier fails with a takedown attempt.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferguson, as that shot connected.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peltier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peltier manages to avoid it.
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!
Peltier slips under a jab from Ferguson.
Peltier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferguson is trying to defend but Peltier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Peltier keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling the position well.
Ferguson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peltier.
Ferguson manages to get to full guard.
Peltier postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier postures up.
Peltier wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltier on the ground.
Peltier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peltier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peltier avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltier was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Peltier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peltier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peltier misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Peltier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Peltier counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferguson's guard now.
Peltier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peltier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson pulls Peltier in to control the position.
Ferguson looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Tony Ferguson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Peltier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tony Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peltier moves away.
Tony Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltier ducks right into an uppercut from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Peltier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Peltier shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Peltier.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peltier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Peltier back into the cage.
Ferguson misses with a body punch.
Ferguson works on Peltier's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson letting Peltier take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peltier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peltier backwards.
Ferguson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferguson presses Peltier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peltier looking to stall.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peltier blocking some punches.
Peltier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Peltier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Peltier.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Peltier avoids it well.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Peltier moves out of range.
Peltier throws a body kick that misses.
Peltier fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peltier under the eye.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peltier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferguson pinned against the cage. Ferguson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ferguson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Peltier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Ferguson lands with a good body shot.
Ferguson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Peltier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peltier throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Peltier counters with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson jabs Peltier right on the nose. Peltier blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peltier misses with a body kick.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Peltier moves out of range.
Peltier cracks the inside of Ferguson's front leg.
Nice jab there from Ferguson.
Peltier walks into a straight right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a good cross that connects.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown attempt from Peltier. Peltier gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltier was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Nice shot lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peltier.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Peltier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Peltier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson pulls Peltier in close to prevent any damage.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Ferguson.
Peltier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peltier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Peltier slips the punch.
Peltier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferguson's half guard.
Peltier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ferguson won't allow Peltier to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ferguson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peltier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peltier manages to avoid it.
Peltier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peltier counters with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Peltier moves out of range.
Ferguson is looking to wear down Peltier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Peltier throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Peltier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Peltier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferguson swings for the body but Peltier moves out of range.
Peltier tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peltier.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferguson.
Peltier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peltier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson lands a jab to the head.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Peltier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson punishes Peltier's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Peltier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peltier throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Peltier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peltier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ferguson moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Peltier passes into half guard.
Peltier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peltier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peltier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peltier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peltier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zane Peltier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ferguson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peltier.
Peltier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peltier.
Peltier scores with a push kick.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peltier at a distance.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peltier is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Peltier.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peltier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peltier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson swings for the body but Peltier moves out of range.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Peltier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peltier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Peltier tries to move into range but Ferguson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peltier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Peltier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peltier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson works the jab nicely.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Peltier is just out of range.
Tony Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Ferguson.
Good shot there by Ferguson.
Peltier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Peltier counters with a head kick. That will keep Ferguson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ferguson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
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!
Ferguson swings for the body but Peltier moves out of range.
Peltier throws a solid leg kick but Ferguson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peltier.
Ferguson lands with a right hand.
Ferguson swings for the body but Peltier moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier wants to slow Ferguson down by chopping away at his legs.
Peltier blocks a jab.
Ferguson lands the left hand.
Peltier wants to slow Ferguson down by chopping away at his legs.
Peltier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peltier manages to avoid it.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Peltier circles away.
Peltier shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Peltier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peltier off to one side.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peltier under the eye.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zane Peltier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peltier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peltier defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Peltier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peltier shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferguson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends Peltier's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peltier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferguson checks a low kick from Peltier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Ferguson!
Tony Ferguson is the new lightweight champion!
Tony Ferguson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics, into his post fight interview.
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