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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Dominguez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Dominguez !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferguson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferguson wants to clinch
and Dominguez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dominguez wants the takedown. Ferguson is fighting it off but Dominguez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ferguson's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Josh Dominguez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dominguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
Dominguez gets to mount! Ferguson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dominguez wants to take his opponent's back but Ferguson doesn't allow it.
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez prevents Ferguson from getting the reversal.
Dominguez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ferguson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ferguson and Dominguez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dominguez taking a breather here.
Ferguson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Ferguson regains half guard.
Dominguez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ferguson to get to his feet.
Ferguson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dominguez moves into the clinch.
Dominguez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ferguson is working an open guard so Dominguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dominguez closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson shoots in but Dominguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferguson dives in and grabs Dominguez 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dominguez pushes down on Ferguson's head and hops out.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Dominguez slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson slips under a jab.
Dominguez stuffs the takedown.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Dominguez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferguson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Dominguez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dominguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
Ferguson wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dominguez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Josh Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is trying to escape the position but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Ferguson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dominguez is trying to stand.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson trying to control from half guard but Dominguez is working away.
Dominguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is working for a submission of some sort.
Dominguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to kick Ferguson off but Ferguson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
Dominguez trying to hold on to Ferguson's head to control him but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to control. Dominguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferguson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Isaiah Ferguson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dominguez forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
Dominguez breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferguson is defended easily by Dominguez .
Dominguez moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dominguez has double underhooks.
Dominguez has clasped his hands together around Ferguson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dominguez stands up and beckons Ferguson to his feet.
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!
Dominguez forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dominguez counters with a head kick. That will keep Ferguson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dominguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson has his takedown stuffed
and Dominguez moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Dominguez 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.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dominguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferguson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dominguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dominguez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Horrible takedown by Ferguson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dominguez which made him look bad.
Dominguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dominguez has clasped his hands together around Ferguson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dominguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dominguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ferguson is trying to control Dominguez 's posture but Dominguez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ferguson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dominguez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ferguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dominguez sprawls well. He's pushed Ferguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferguson fails with the takedown
and Dominguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dominguez .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson looking for a takedown.
Dominguez jumps guard.
Ferguson won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez has his hands on Ferguson's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Ferguson being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ferguson duly obliges.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
Dominguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Dominguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dominguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Isaiah Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Dominguez pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Dominguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Dominguez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferguson.
Dominguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Dominguez shows good takedown defense.
Ferguson leaves Dominguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferguson blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Dominguez really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferguson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dominguez checks a low kick from Ferguson.
Josh Dominguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson drags the fight down to the ground.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Dominguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dominguez lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferguson is defended easily by Dominguez .
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dominguez avoids it really well and circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez gets a double leg takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Dominguez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ferguson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez shoots in but Ferguson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dominguez moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
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 prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dominguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body
and Dominguez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Dominguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Dominguez connects with an inside leg kick.
Dominguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferguson, pushing him back against the cage.
Dominguez digs a right hand underneath Ferguson's ribcage. Ferguson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dominguez has clasped his hands together around Ferguson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dominguez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dominguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
Ferguson looks to clinch
and Dominguez counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Dominguez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dominguez wants to stand but Ferguson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Dominguez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Dominguez circles away.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Dominguez moves away
and Dominguez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferguson gets full guard.
Ferguson controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Dominguez is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Ferguson wants to control the position but Dominguez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez works his way into full mount!
Ferguson wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez raining down shots from the mount!
Dominguez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ferguson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dominguez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dominguez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Dominguez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ferguson looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to stand up.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Dominguez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dominguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Dominguez !
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RATING
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