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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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132 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Kutsoo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kutsoo somewhat.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Kutsoo fails with the takedown.
Kutsoo clinches.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kutsoo's coach down at Grappling Pro Helsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kutsoo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ferguson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kutsoo up against the cage.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kutsoo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferguson is defending well.
Kutsoo wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson scores with a knee to the head.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kutsoo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kutsoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kutsoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kutsoo has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kutsoo won't want to take too many of those.
Kutsoo looks winded!
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Ferguson slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferguson slowing the pace effectively.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferguson.
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson working Kutsoo over with knees to the body.
Kutsoo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kutsoo jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with Kutsoo around his waist. Kutsoo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson stops a takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kutsoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Ferguson to work.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kutsoo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferguson effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kutsoo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson stalling the fight.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutsoo's face.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kutsoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kutsoo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferguson to the mat. Ferguson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ferguson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kutsoo!
Ferguson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kutsoo is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Kutsoo on that attempt.
Kutsoo 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 Kutsoo off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Kutsoo on that attempt.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Kutsoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kutsoo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferguson with a jab.
Ferguson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kutsoo's calf.
Jarni Kutsoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson throws a nice head kick!
Ferguson is looking to slow Kutsoo down with leg kicks.
Kutsoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kutsoo gets the takedown into side control.
Kutsoo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson sneaks back into half guard.
Kutsoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Kutsoo keeps him under control.
Ferguson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kutsoo won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Kutsoo cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Kutsoo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kutsoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kutsoo's guard.
Ferguson stands and steps away. Kutsoo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kutsoo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kutsoo looks to clinch
and Ferguson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kutsoo really felt that one!
Kutsoo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferguson!
Garrett Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kutsoo fails with the takedown.
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Kutsoo back into the cage.
Kutsoo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been told by Ferguson's head coaches at The Sweat Lodge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but Kutsoo persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kutsoo goes for a double leg but Ferguson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferguson continues to drive forward.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kutsoo blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Kutsoo is blocking nicely.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Ferguson to work.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kutsoo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferguson obliges.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kutsoo has Ferguson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferguson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutsoo's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Kutsoo blocks it.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kutsoo tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kutsoo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kutsoo 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 Kutsoo off to one side.
Ferguson lands a head kick!
Kutsoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Kutsoo tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kutsoo is defended easily by Ferguson.
Kutsoo 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 Kutsoo off to one side.
Kutsoo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferguson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kutsoo's knee momentarily.
Kutsoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ferguson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferguson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but Kutsoo persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferguson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kutsoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Kutsoo tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Ferguson scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutsoo's face.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Kutsoo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Kutsoo blocks with his arms.
Kutsoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Garrett Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kutsoo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kutsoo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kutsoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jarni Kutsoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kutsoo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kutsoo tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Kutsoo blocks it.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kutsoo goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Kutsoo.
Kutsoo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferguson prevents it.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kutsoo jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with Kutsoo around his waist. Kutsoo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferguson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Ferguson!
Jarni Kutsoo was interviewed post fight and said 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.
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