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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maricue Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tried to score with a low kick but Russel checks it.
Ferguson lands a front kick.
Russel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Russel is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russel's guard.
Ferguson prevents Russel from getting back to his feet.
Russel trying to strike off his back.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ferguson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Russel wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Turd Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Russel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Russel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Russel trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
Russel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
Ferguson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Russel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
Russel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
Ferguson is not content to let Russel control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson keeping hold of Russel's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Russel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Russel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferguson pinned against the cage. Ferguson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferguson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Russel is out of range and Ferguson settles back down.
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russel dives in and scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russel postures up.
Russel postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel gets to his feet. Ferguson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russel tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson tries to work over Russel's front leg with a kick but Russel checks it.
Ferguson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Russel avoids it.
Turd Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russel was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maricue Russel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Russel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Russel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Russel wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Russel is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russel to get the leverage.
Russel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Russel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Russel trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson kicks off Russel and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russel wants a takedown.
Russel goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Russel walks into a stiff left hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Russel moves out of range.
Russel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferguson.
Maricue Russel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferguson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Russel with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferguson lands with a hook. Russel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Russel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Russel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Turd Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russel blocks the body kick.
Russel clinches.
Russel tries to pull guard but Ferguson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russel.
Russel avoids the elbow strike from Ferguson, against the cage.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Russel blocks with his arms.
Russel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Russel manages to end up in side control.
Ferguson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Russel off and has taken his back!
Ferguson avoiding Russel 's attempts to control his hands.
Ferguson misses with an elbow to the head.
Russel avoids the strikes from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ferguson avoiding Russel 's attempts to control his hands.
Russel tries to escape but Ferguson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ferguson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ferguson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson lands a leg kick that knocks Russel off balance momentarily.
Russel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a wild body kick that Russel sees coming a mile off.
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Russel jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with Russel around his waist. Russel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Russel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russel is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Russel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russel blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Maricue Russel has been cut.
Russel takes an elbow to the temple.
Russel wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Russel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Russel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferguson prevents it.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a damaging elbow.
Ferguson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Russel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferguson.
Russel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Russel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Russel takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferguson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Russel controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Russel avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferguson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Russel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Russel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Russel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat.
Ferguson lands a nice shot that snaps Russel's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferguson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Russel. Russel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Russel has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Ferguson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Maricue Russel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Russel blocks the body kick.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Russel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Russel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russel shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Ferguson lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat.
Russel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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 has Russel up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands an elbow inside that Russel shrugs off.
Russel avoids a wild elbow strike from Ferguson.
Russel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Russel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson avoiding damage.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Russel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Russel is blocking nicely.
Russel has picked Ferguson up - he's going for a ride! Russel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russel trying to mount his opponent but Ferguson defends it.
Ferguson trying to control but Russel postures up.
Russel working over Ferguson with some ground and pound. Ferguson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ferguson is trying to maintain the position but Russel is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Russel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Russel connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple.
Russel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
Ferguson wants to control but Russel is keeping busy.
Russel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russel is looking for a kimura here.
Russel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russel.
Russel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
Russel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferguson's head.
Russel is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russel.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Russel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel wants to free his trapped foot but Ferguson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Russel is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Turd Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maricue Russel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Russel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ferguson.
Russel dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Russel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Ferguson looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Russel controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Russel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
Russel blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Ferguson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Russel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as Ferguson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russel doesn't seem phased though.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Russel.
Russel 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 Russel off to one side.
Russel throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Russel keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
Russel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Russel shoots in.
Turd Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Russel blocks an uppercut.
Russel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferguson to keep the fight standing.
Russel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Russel can't get the takedown.
Maricue Russel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russel is trying to pull guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
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.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside.
Russel is trying to push Ferguson away but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turd 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Ferguson!
Turd Ferguson is the new middleweight champion!
Turd Ferguson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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